National Institute of Technology, Kurume College
In research, National Institute of Technology, Kurume College stands highest in Physical Sciences (#17,171 of 21,541 worldwide) and Engineering (#10,779 of 11,412 worldwide), over all time. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Computer Science — Computer Science is 4.2× its share of world research.
- World rank, 2022–2025
- #27,405 of 28,054 · #31,100 all time
- Rank in Japan
- #1,043 of 1,070
- Research works
- 477 ◆ 0% vs 2013–17
- Citations
- 5.2k 11.0 per fractional work
- Top-10% rate
- 2.3% record average 16.5%
- Open access
- 36% world 28%
What is National Institute of Technology, Kurume College known for in research?
The fields where it stands highest, over all time, ranked among every institution above the floor in each field.
| Field | World rank | Where that sits | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical SciencesDomain | #17,171 of 21,541 | 5.2% | 418 | |
| EngineeringField | #10,779 of 11,412 | 4.4% | 179 |
Each strip is that field’s whole ranked pool, with the notch where National Institute of Technology, Kurume College sits in it, in the colour of the band that rank falls in. The track under the rate is the rate itself: it carries no world mark, because the world rate differs by field (from about 6% to 21% in this record).
What does National Institute of Technology, Kurume College specialise in?
Where its research is concentrated relative to its size: Computer Science takes 4.2× the share of its output that it takes of world research.
- Computer ScienceField · 21.1 works4.2×
Location quotient, a volume reading rather than an impact one. It surfaces small, lopsided specialities.
Field profile
Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.
Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Chemical Engineering, 4.9×. Every wedge is a field page.
- Chemical Engineering 4.9×
- Computer Science 4.2×
- Materials Science 3.3×
- Energy 2.4×
- Engineering 2.4×
- Chemistry 1.6×
- Physics and Astronomy 1.4×
- Mathematics 1.2×
- Neuroscience 0.6×
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 0.3×
- Medicine 0.2×
- Environmental Science 0.2×
- Health Professions 0.1×
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences 0.1×
- Social Sciences 0.1×
- Psychology 0.0×
Who are the top researchers at National Institute of Technology, Kurume College?
Ranked on the composite score, Hiroshi Tanaka, Nobuya Sasaguri and Masaaki Yano lead among researchers whose main affiliation is National Institute of Technology, Kurume College.
- 1 Hiroshi Tanaka Japan · #206,520 worldwide 198 citations · 55 works
- 2 Nobuya Sasaguri Japan · #889,805 worldwide 22 citations · 17 works
- 3 Masaaki Yano Japan · #1,148,550 worldwide 26 citations · 25 works
- 4 Kousuke Matsushima Japan · #1,418,731 worldwide 3 citations · 16 works
- 5 Tetsuya Okuyama Japan · #1,525,136 worldwide 14 citations · 18 works
- 6 Yoshimitsu Kuroki Japan · #1,601,521 worldwide 5 citations · 20 works
Which keywords describe research at National Institute of Technology, Kurume College?
By fractional works in 2022–2025, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Sparse Representation and Wear Resistance.
- Self-Organizing Maps
- Backpropagation Learning
- Unsupervised Learning
- Spark Plasma Sintering
- Neural Network
- Dimensionality Reduction
- Robotics
- Martensite Transformation
- Feedback Control
- Sintering
- Face Recognition
- Grain Refinement
- Catalysis
- Cryogenic Treatment
- Wear Resistance
- Image Recognition
- Sparse Representation
- Machine Learning
- Mechanical Properties
- Convolutional Neural Networks
- Deep Learning
- Microstructure
- Neural Networks
- Computer Vision
- Image Processing
- Object Detection
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Tool Steels
- Feature Selection
- Ensemble Methods
- Representation Learning
- Adaptive Control
- High-Strength Steels
- Mobile Robots
- Constraint Handling
- Fuzzy Logic
- Particle Swarm Optimization
- Support Vector Machines
- 3D Mapping
- SLAM
Size is fractional works in 2022–2025 in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 40 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.
All 40 words, with their numbers
- Deep Learning13▲ 5.7×23 topics
- Convolutional Neural Networks6▲ 12×7 topics
- Microstructure5▲ 16×10 topics
- Mechanical Properties5▲ 7.9×12 topics
- Neural Networks4▲ 4.0×9 topics
- Machine Learning3▲ 1.38×10 topics
- Computer Vision3▲ 15×2 topics
- Sparse Representation3▲ 21×4 topics
- Image Processing2▲ 7.3×4 topics
- Image Recognition2▲ 24×1 topic
- Object Detection2▲ 25×1 topic
- Wear Resistance2▲ 83×2 topics
- Artificial Neural Networks2▲ 6.2×4 topics
- Cryogenic Treatment2▲ 97×1 topic
- Tool Steels2▲ 97×1 topic
- Catalysis2▲ 4.1×7 topics
- Feature Selection2▲ 13×2 topics
- Grain Refinement2▲ 25×4 topics
- Ensemble Methods2▲ 34×2 topics
- Face Recognition2▲ 23×2 topics
- Representation Learning2▲ 18×3 topics
- Sintering2▲ 17×3 topics
- Adaptive Control1▲ 16×4 topics
- Feedback Control1▲ 13×3 topics
- High-Strength Steels1▲ 63×1 topic
- Martensite Transformation1▲ 63×1 topic
- Mobile Robots1▲ 22×3 topics
- Robotics1▲ 8.8×3 topics
- Constraint Handling1▲ 24×2 topics
- Dimensionality Reduction1▲ 28×1 topic
- Fuzzy Logic1▲ 8.1×2 topics
- Neural Network1▲ 11×2 topics
- Particle Swarm Optimization1▲ 17×2 topics
- Spark Plasma Sintering1▲ 19×2 topics
- Support Vector Machines1▲ 6.4×1 topic
- Unsupervised Learning1▲ 14×2 topics
- 3D Mapping1▲ 26×1 topic
- Backpropagation Learning1▲ 22×1 topic
- SLAM1▲ 26×1 topic
- Self-Organizing Maps1▲ 22×1 topic
Which research topics does National Institute of Technology, Kurume College publish most on?
By volume in 2022–2025: Advanced Neural Network Applications, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels and Face and Expression Recognition.
Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.
- 1 Advanced Neural Network Applications Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2 works
- 2 Metal Alloys Wear and Properties Materials Chemistry 2 works
- 3 Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels Mechanical Engineering 1 works
- 4 Face and Expression Recognition Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 1 works
- 5 Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization Aerospace Engineering 1 works
- 6 Neural Networks and Applications Artificial Intelligence 1 works
- 7 Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring Civil and Structural Engineering 1 works
- 8 Educational Technology and Assessment Information Systems 1 works
- 9 Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research Artificial Intelligence 1 works
- 10 Advanced materials and composites Mechanical Engineering 1 works
How open and international is its research?
Against the world’s own shares — the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.
World: 28% of research is openly available.
World: 19% is written across borders.
How has National Institute of Technology, Kurume College's research output changed?
Output in 2018–2022 was 0% higher than in 2013–2017.
The same series as a ribbon — one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.
Other research institutions in Kurume
- Kurume University
- Koga Hospital
- Kurume University Medical Center
- Kurume University Hospital
- St Mary's Hospital
- Kurume Institute of Technology
- Fukuoka Industrial Technology Center
- Shin Koga Hospital
Research measures only: rankings here say nothing about teaching, admissions or student experience. Comparable institutions and collaboration partners are in the interactive view on the map.