Shougo Higashi, Ph.D.
Shougo Higashi, Ph.D.
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About Me
About Me
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Hello, and welcome! My name is Dr. Shougo Higashi, and I’m an Executive Engineer at the Toyota Research Institute of North America in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My work centers on creating and improving materials that can power cleaner, more efficient technologies—especially for automobiles and sustainable energy.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Dr. Shougo Higashi, and I’m an Executive Engineer at the Toyota Research Institute of North America in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My work centers on creating and improving materials that can power cleaner, more efficient technologies—especially for automobiles and sustainable energy.
I received my PhD by researching surface Science, which formed the foundation for my later work in advanced battery systems, including Li–air and Mg batteries, during my early industry career. Over time, I’ve expanded my focus to develop 2D and quantum materials, pursue nanostructured textile (NST) research for hydrogen production, and explore biosensors for both health and environmental applications. I combine both hands-on experiments and computational methods (such as DFT simulations) to tackle challenges in energy storage, carbon reduction, and medical sensing.
I received my PhD by researching surface Science, which formed the foundation for my later work in advanced battery systems, including Li–air and Mg batteries, during my early industry career. Over time, I’ve expanded my focus to develop 2D and quantum materials, pursue nanostructured textile (NST) research for hydrogen production, and explore biosensors for both health and environmental applications. I combine both hands-on experiments and computational methods (such as DFT simulations) to tackle challenges in energy storage, carbon reduction, and medical sensing.
I’m passionate about translating fundamental science into real-world solutions. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, I have led projects that bridge basic research and practical engineering, contributing to next-generation technologies that support a greener and healthier future.
I’m passionate about translating fundamental science into real-world solutions. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, I have led projects that bridge basic research and practical engineering, contributing to next-generation technologies that support a greener and healthier future.
Thank you for visiting my page. I hope you find my work interesting, and I look forward to sharing updates on ongoing research that I believe can make a positive impact on our everyday lives.
はじめまして。私は 主に、自動車や持続可能なエネルギー分野に役立つ材料を開発・改良し、よりクリーンで効率的な技術を生み出すことをめざしています。
Thank you for visiting my page. I hope you find my work interesting, and I look forward to sharing updates on ongoing research that I believe can make a positive impact on our everyday lives.
はじめまして。私は 主に、自動車や持続可能なエネルギー分野に役立つ材料を開発・改良し、よりクリーンで効率的な技術を生み出すことをめざしています。
大学院時代は表面科学を専攻して博士号を取得し、その知識を活かして、初期の企業研究ではリチウムエア電池やマグネシウム電池などの先端的なバッテリー技術に取り組んできました。やがて研究対象を広げ、ナノ構造不織布 (NST) を用いた水素生成、そしてバイオセンサーの応用（医療・環境分野）にも携わり、最近では量子センサーや量子コンピューティングへの応用を見据えた2D・量子材料にも携わっています。実験に加え、DFTなどの計算手法も組み合わせ、CO酸化、水素、エネルギー貯蔵や二酸化炭素削減、医療センサーに関するさまざまな課題解決を目指しています。
大学院時代は表面科学を専攻して博士号を取得し、その知識を活かして、初期の企業研究ではリチウムエア電池やマグネシウム電池などの先端的なバッテリー技術に取り組んできました。やがて研究対象を広げ、ナノ構造不織布 (NST) を用いた水素生成、そしてバイオセンサーの応用（医療・環境分野）にも携わり、最近では量子センサーや量子コンピューティングへの応用を見据えた2D・量子材料にも携わっています。実験に加え、DFTなどの計算手法も組み合わせ、CO酸化、水素、エネルギー貯蔵や二酸化炭素削減、医療センサーに関するさまざまな課題解決を目指しています。
私は、基礎科学と実際のエンジニアリングをつなぎ合わせ、社会に貢献できる技術を生み出すことに情熱を注いでいます。研究に興味を持っていただけましたら幸いです。
私は、基礎科学と実際のエンジニアリングをつなぎ合わせ、社会に貢献できる技術を生み出すことに情熱を注いでいます。研究に興味を持っていただけましたら幸いです。
Positions and Scientific Appointments
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2023 – Present
2023 – Present
Executive Engineer, Toyota Research Institute of North America, Ann Arbor, MI
Executive Engineer, Toyota Research Institute of North America, Ann Arbor, MI
2021 – 2023
2021 – 2023
Leading Researcher, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc
Leading Researcher, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc
2018 – 2021
2018 – 2021
Research Leader (Higashi Frontier research Group), Frontier Research Domain, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.
Research Leader (Higashi Frontier research Group), Frontier Research Domain, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.
2016 – 2018
2016 – 2018
Researcher, Materials Informatics Research Domain, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.
Researcher, Materials Informatics Research Domain, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.
2013 – 2016
2013 – 2016
Visiting Scholar, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University (Prof. Yi Cui’s Group)
Visiting Scholar, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University (Prof. Yi Cui’s Group)
2009 – 2013
2009 – 2013
Researcher, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc., Battery Research Department
Researcher, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc., Battery Research Department
2006 – 2009
2006 – 2009
JSPS Research Fellow (DC1), Kyushu University and collaborative institutes (Institute for Molecular Science, University of Tokyo Institute for Solid State Physics, KEK-PF)
JSPS Research Fellow (DC1), Kyushu University and collaborative institutes (Institute for Molecular Science, University of Tokyo Institute for Solid State Physics, KEK-PF)
Publications and Summaries
Publications and Summaries
I strive to advance science through a deeper understanding of materials at the atomic and molecular levels, ultimately benefiting society. Feel free to explore each section, and if something catches your eye, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
I strive to advance science through a deeper understanding of materials at the atomic and molecular levels, ultimately benefiting society. Feel free to explore each section, and if something catches your eye, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
Patents in US
Patents in US
Inorganic structure body, device, and method for manufacturing inorganic structure body
Patent number: 12048900
Abstract: An inorganic structure body has a free-standing structure including a fibrous member and/or a shell. The fibrous member and/or the shell include a metal and/or an inorganic material and have a three-dimensionally continuous configuration. The free-standing structure may have a structure that is based on a nonwoven fabric or a porous membrane used as a substrate.
Type: Grant
Filed: September 7, 2018
Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO
Inventors: Shougo Higashi, Keisuke Shigetoh, Atsushi Beniya, Nobuhiko Muramoto, Kazutaka Nishikawa, Shin Tajima, Ryoji AsahiSTRUCTURE BODY, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE BODY
Publication number: 20220372358
Abstract: A structure body includes a free-standing structure including a fibrous member and/or a shell. The fibrous member and/or a shell are each a layered body formed of at least one light-absorbing layer and at least one dielectric layer. The light-absorbing layer includes a light-absorbing material that has an absorption in a visible light region, and the dielectric layer includes a dielectric material. The fibrous member and/or the shell have a three-dimensionally continuous configuration.
Type: Application
Filed: January 14, 2022
Publication date: November 24, 2022
Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO
Inventors: Atsushi BENIYA, Shougo HIGASHIINORGANIC STRUCTURE BODY, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INORGANIC STRUCTURE BODY
Publication number: 20200254395
Abstract: An inorganic structure body has a free-standing structure including a fibrous member and/or a shell. The fibrous member and/or the shell include a metal and/or an inorganic material and have a three-dimensionally continuous configuration. The free-standing structure may have a structure that is based on a nonwoven fabric or a porous membrane used as a substrate.
Type: Application
Filed: September 7, 2018
Publication date: August 13, 2020
Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO
Inventors: Shougo HIGASHI, Keisuke SHIGETOH, Atsushi BENIYA, Nobuhiko MURAMOTO, Kazutaka NISHIKAWA, Shin TAJIMA, Ryoji ASAHIPatent number: 9017880
Abstract: A magnesium battery 10 according to the present invention includes a positive electrode 12, a negative electrode 14 having a magnesium-containing negative electrode active material, and an inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte 16 that is interposed between the positive electrode 12 and the negative electrode 14, has a complex ion structure that contains magnesium and hydrogen, and conducts magnesium ions. The inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte 16 may contain a compound having at least one selected from boron and nitrogen. The inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte may be produced by a production method that includes a heat-treatment step of mixing and heating Mg(BH4)2 and Mg(NH2)2 to form a compound having a complex ion structure that contains magnesium and hydrogen.
Type: Grant
Filed: May 9, 2013
Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho
Inventors: Shougo Higashi, Masakazu AokiPublication number: 20130316249
Abstract: A magnesium battery 10 according to the present invention includes a positive electrode 12, a negative electrode 14 having a magnesium-containing negative electrode active material, and an inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte 16 that is interposed between the positive electrode 12 and the negative electrode 14, has a complex ion structure that contains magnesium and hydrogen, and conducts magnesium ions. The inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte 16 may contain a compound having at least one selected from boron and nitrogen. The inorganic magnesium solid electrolyte may be produced by a production method that includes a heat-treatment step of mixing and heating Mg(BH4)2 and Mg(NH2)2 to form a compound having a complex ion structure that contains magnesium and hydrogen.
Type: Application
Filed: May 9, 2013
Publication date: November 28, 2013
Inventors: Shougo HIGASHI, Masakazu AOKIAIR ELECTRODE FOR AIR BATTERY AND AIR BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME
Publication number: 20120308902
Abstract: An air electrode for an air battery with high rate characteristics, and an air battery comprising the air electrode. Disclosed is an air electrode for an air battery, including at least an air electrode layer, wherein the air electrode layer includes a carbon material in which graphene layers are unidirectionally oriented, and a Basal plane of the carbon material is exposed on a surface of the carbon material.
Type: Application
Filed: December 18, 2009
Publication date: December 6, 2012
Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventors: Fuminori Mizuno, Hidetaka Nishikori, Shougo Higashi
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