Tamami Maruyama

National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College

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Tamami Maruyama is a pioneering researcher in the field of microwave wireless power transmission and its practical applications, with a particular focus on snow-melting systems. Her key research areas include rectenna arrays, leaky wave waveguides, and microwave-driven robotics for environmental engineering. Maruyama’s major contribution is the development of a novel microwave snow-melting system that integrates wireless power transmission with a minecart (snow-melting robot). In her most cited work, "The Rectenna Array for Minecart Fed by Leaky Wave Waveguide for Microwave Snow Melting" (2022), she demonstrates how microwaves leaking from a slotted waveguide can simultaneously melt snow and power a mobile robot, eliminating the need for batteries or tethered cables. This dual-function approach represents a significant advancement in sustainable infrastructure maintenance. While her citation count is currently modest (2 citations), the work’s innovative integration of power transmission and snow removal has potential for broad impact in cold-region engineering. Maruyama’s research stands out for its creative application of microwave technology to real-world environmental challenges, offering a glimpse into future autonomous, energy-efficient systems for harsh climates.