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Prof. Takashi SUEMASU
Prof. Takeaki SAKURAI
Prof. Hiroko TOKORO
Assoc. Prof. Yoshikazu SUZUKI
Assoc. Prof. Masaki HADA
Prof. Isao INOUE/AIST
Prof. YU Denis Y.W./NIMS
Assoc. Prof. SEPEHRI AMIN Hossein/NIMS
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Prof. Takashi SUEMASU
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Photovoltaic materials, Thermoelectric materials, Spintronic materials
Fabrication of ultrathin high-efficiency solar cells on flexible substrates, thermoelectric materials, and transition metal nitrides for current-induced domain wall motion.
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Prof. Eiji NISHIBORI
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Synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction, Thermoelectric materials
Structural Materials Science: Accurate structure analysis in materials science using the world-leading synchrotron X-ray facilities (e.g.SPring-8).
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Prof. Yutaka MORITOMO
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Thermal energy harvesting, Secondary battery, Tertiary battery, Photocoltaic, Themoelectric convertion, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Synchrotron-radiatio X-ray
Strongly-correlated physics: Development of energy and environmental material (Lithium-ion secondary battery, Sodium-ion secondary battery, Organic photovoltaic, thermoelectronic material) from the view point of physics, Our lab. develops the material, evaluates and analyzes the material with use of quantum beam, and make a trial device.
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Prof. Takeaki SAKURAI
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Photovoltaic cells, Power Semiconductor Devices, Crystalline Defects
Development of semiconductor materials for solar energy conversion (photovoltaics and photocatalysts), thermoelectronics, quantum sensing and power electronics.
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Assoc. Prof. Yoshikazu SUZUKI
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Inorganic materials, Advanced ceramics, Perovskite solar cells, Separation membrane, CO2 reduction
Development of new inorganic materials for energy and environmental applications such as perovskite solar cells, lead-free piezoelectric ceramics, supercapacitors, environmental purification filters, and ecological pigments.
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Assoc. Prof. Masaki HADA
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Ultrafast phenomena, Structural dynamics, Electron diffraction
Femtosecond time-resolved electron diffraction measurements: filming “molecular movies” of photo-reactive or responsive materials.
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Prof. Isao INOUE/AIST
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Neuromorphic device, Biomimetics, Quantum critical phenomena, Ferroelectrics
The world's total electricity consumption of 24PWh today will rise to 5000PWh for IT alone by 2050. Ultra-low-power IT is an urgent necessity, and we challenge the problem by mimicking the brain. Artificial neurons/synapses and their circuits are in development with new materials and physics POV.
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Assoc. Prof. SEPEHRI AMIN Hossein/NIMS
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Magnetic materials, Microstructure analysis, Micromagnetic simulations
Studies on high-performance magnetic materials for green energy conversions and data storage applications using a combinatorial research approach, i. e. multi-scale microstructure characterizations, micromagnetic simulations, data science, and materials processing.
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Prof. YU Denis Y.W./NIMS
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Battery materials and systems, ion transport, electrochemistry, battery safety
Synthesis and characterizations of battery materials: study the effect of surface chemistry and structure on electrochemical performance, long-term stability and safety
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Prof. Kazuhiro HONO/NIMS
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Magnetic materials, Spintronic materials, Nanostructure analysis
Studies on magnetic and spintronics materials for energy efficient data storage and automobiles using atomistic characterization techniques, i.e., the development of magnetic recording media and read sensors for next generation hard disk drives and high performance permanent magnets.
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Prof. Takao MORI/NIMS
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Thermal energy, Thermoelectric, Functional inorganic materials
We focus on developing highly functional energy & environment materials, such as, thermoelectric and battery materials, through atomic network control, synthesis of new materials, nano/microstructure control of materials with strong structure-property relationships from their topology. We especially aim to realise the first wide-spread application of thermoelectrics.
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Environment-friendly Materials Engineering
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Prof. Yohei YAMAMOTO
Prof. Takahiro KONDO
Asst. Prof. Kotaro TAKEYASU
Asst. Prof. Hiroshi YAMAGISHI
Prof. Yuichiro HIMEDA/AIST
Assoc. Prof. Lok Kumar Shrestha/NIMS
Assoc. Prof. WEI Qingshuo/AIST
Assoc. Prof. Yukari KATSURA/NIMS
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Prof. Yohei YAMAMOTO
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Molecular assembly, Organic device, Microcavity
We focus on a preparation of supramolecular nanomaterials consisting of π-conjugated small- and macro-molecules and construct nanodevices which are expected to exhibit optoelectronic and energy conversion properties.
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Prof. Takahiro KONDO
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New two-dimensional materials, Nitrogen-doped carbon, Reaction dynamics at surface
We are challenging to create new materials, technologies, and research areas for contributing to the society by conducting the research about new two-dimensional materials, a substitute material of Pt at the Fuel Cell electrode using nitrogen-doped carbon, and reaction dynamics at surface.
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Asst. Prof. Kotaro TAKEYASU
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Energy and environmental catalyst, Physical chemistry
We aim to clarify mechanisms in catalytic reactions with electron transports such as conversion reactions of carbon dioxide, fuel cell reactions, and mitochondrian reactions and to produce novel catalytic reaction systems.
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Asst. Prof. Hiroshi YAMAGISHI
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Supramolecular Chemistry, Crystallongraphy
We develop novel molecular crystals with distinct structural flexibility by assembling the constituent molecules via extremely weak intermolecular interactions in a programmable manner.
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Prof. Yuichiro HIMEDA/AIST
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Organometallic catalyst, Carbon dioxide conversion, Hydrogen storage
Design and development of organometallic catalysts for carbon dioxide conversion and hydrogen storage. Methanol synthesis at low temperature from carbon dioxide. Hydrogen production from formic acid.
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Assoc. Prof. Lok Kumar Shrestha/NIMS
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Functional materials, Self-assembly, Nanoporous carbons, Energy storage materials, Vapor sensing
Fabrication of fullerene-based new functional nanomaterials using nanoarchitectonics concept. We produce ultra-high surface area nanoporous fullerene crystals, and convert them into hierarchically porous carbon materials by high temperature heat treatment for the high-performance supercapacitor and vapor sensing applications.
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Assoc. Prof. WEI Qingshuo/AIST
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Organic Semiconductors, Thermoelectrics, Thermoelectrochemical cells, Doping
We aim to understand the doping mechanisms of organic semiconductors, develop new materials and design devices based on them, and to commercialize organic thermoelectric devices and thermoelectrochemical cells.
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Assoc. Prof. Yukari KATSURA/NIMS
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Materials informatics, database, thermoelectric materials, functional inorganic materials
Design of inorganic functional materials database for experimental materials informatics. Searches for new inorganic crystals and new thermoelectric materials by data science, first-principles calculation and experiments.
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Prof. Kentaro SHIRAKI
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Protein solution, Protein folding
Our research focuses on controling the protein solution. The research is useful for understanding biological phenomena, as well as for the food industry and pharmaceutics.
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Prof. Takahiro SASAMORI
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Main group element chemistry, Oraganometallic chemistry
Main group element chemistry. Creation of novel compounds with unique chemical bondings by utilizing element properties. Development of unique organic reactions with main group element compounds.
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Prof. Kazuhiro MARUMOTO
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Organic and perovskite semiconductors, Organic and perovskite devices, Electron spin resonance spectroscopy
Development, characterization, elucidation of mechanism, and control of performance of organic and perovskite devices using functional organic and perovskite materials and characterization methods such as electron spin resonance spectroscopy, optics, and transport.
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Assoc. Prof. Seiya TSUJIMURA
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Electrochemistry, Enzymes, Bioelectronics
Our research involves characterization and development of redox enzymes and nano materials for bioelectrochemical devices. Of particular interest is heterogeneous electron transfer reaction of redox enzymes as electrocatalyst.
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Asst. Prof. Takashi NAKAMURA
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Supramolecular Chemistry, Functional Organic Material, Metal Complex
Precise construction of supramolecular systems and exploration of their functions. Research on supramolecular metal complexes uilizing organic ligands and metal ions.
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Prof. Masayuki TAKEUCHI/NIMS
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Organic Material, Supramolecular Chemistry, Molecular Machinery
Creation of new organic nanochemistry thorough the design, synthesis, and characterization of organic, macromolecular, and supramolecular materials with photo- and electro-active components, chemosensing functions, dynamic mechanical characters.
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Prof. Masanobu NAITO/NIMS
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Functional polymer, Machine learning, Adhesive, Coating
We aim to develop data-driven polymer materials by integrating surface analysis, polymerization technologies and processes with machine learning and smart labs. In particular, our target is functional polymer materials such as structural adhesives and coating materials.
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Assoc. Prof. Yasuo NORIKANE/AIST
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Organic photochemistry, Photofunctional materials, Azobenzene
Photofunctional organic molecules especially showing photo-induced solid-liquid phase transitions and light-driven mechanical motion.
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Electronic Materials Engineering
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Prof. Muneaki HASE
Prof. Hideto YANAGIHARA
Asst. Prof. Afalla, Jessica Paulin Castillo
Prof. Shinji YUASA/AIST
Asst. Prof. SANG Liwen/NIMS
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Prof. Muneaki HASE
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Femtosecond laser, Ultrafast phenomena, Coherent phonon
Coherent spectroscopy of nanostructures by using ultrashort pulse laser and developments of ultrafast optical devices using coherent control.
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Prof. Hideto YANAGIHARA
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Magnetic oxides, Epitaxial films, Advanced magnetic materials
Development of novel materials for spintronics. Fabrication and characterization of magnetic devices composed of metal and oxide materials.
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Assoc. Prof. Osamu TAKEUCHI
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Nanotechnology, Measurement science, Hardware & software development
Development of new microscopy techniques based on scanning probe microscopy and advanced quantum optical technologies, and their application for research in nanoscale science and technology.
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Prof. Shinji YUASA/AIST
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Spintronics, Magnetics, Materials science
Research and development of magnetic tunnel junctions, magnetoresistive random access memory MRAM and other spintronics devices.
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Assoc. Prof. SANG Liwen/NIMS
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III-V nitride, heterojunction, polarization field
Development on the optical, electronic and mechanical devices based on polarization field in III-V nitride semiconductors.Physical properties engineering at semiconductor nanointerfaces.
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Prof. Hiroko TOKORO
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Solid state property, Phase transition, Switching
The objective of our research is to develop novel materials with advanced light-responsive functionalities, accompanying changes of optical, magnetic, and electric properties. Metal complexes and metal oxides are the main target materials in our research.
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Prof. Susumu OKADA
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Condensed matter physics, Computaitonal materials science, Cluster science
Electronic structure theory. Computational material science. To reveal and predict the electronic and geometric structures of new carbon related materials based on the quantum theoretical approaches. Theoretical prediction of electronic properties of nano-scale structures on surfaces and interfaces.
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Prof. Yuzo OHNO
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Spintronics, Semiconductor quantum structures
Characterization of electrical, optical, and spin properties of semiconductor quantum nanostructures, and study on spin coherence in semiconductor nanostructures and its application to and low power consumption technology.
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Prof. Yasuhiro TOKURA
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Quantum transport, Quantum information, Non-equilibrium physics
Theory of quantum transport in nano-structures made of various semiconductors. Non-equilibrium dynamics and quantum coherence in compound quantum system and possible application to quantum computations.
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Assoc. Prof. TONG Xiao-Min
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Strong laser field, Understanding and controling the dynamics of atoms and molecules, Structure of exotic atoms, ...
We are ivestigating the dynamical process of atoms, molecules in the external electrical and/or magnetic fields using large scale numerical simulation. Furthermore, we are searching the possible way to control the atomic, molecular dynamics using the external fields.
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Assoc. Prof. JUNG Min-Cherl
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Organic-inorganic hybrid material, Defect, Phonon- dispersion and electornic structure, THz-based application
Defect, Phonon-dispersion, and Electronic structures of organic-inorganic materials, Innovation of new application (THz-wave sensing/modulating/imaging device) using organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials.
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Assoc. Prof. Jun FUJIOKA
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Topological material, Strongly correlated material, Low temperature physics
Research on electronic and optical property in strongly correlated electron material and topological material. Searching new quantum phenmena and functions by using state-of-the-art material synthesis technique and spectroscopy.
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Assoc. Prof. Motoi OISHI
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DNA nano-system, Biosensor, DNA nano-machine
The research of our group encompasses nano-bioscience, life science, medical science, and food science. In particular, we focus on point of care testing (POCT) devices and DNA nano-machines based on DNA nano-system using DNA molecules as a programmable constitutional unit.
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Assoc. Prof. Junpei KUWABARA
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Organometallics, Conjugated polymer material, supramolecule
Objective of our research is development of novel functional materials toward molecular devices and biomimetic molecules based on organometallic, polymer and supramolecular chemistry.
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Prof. Yoshihiko TAKANO/NIMS
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Superconductivity, Nanotechnology, Materials Science
We are focusing on the physical properties of high-Tc superconductor, diamond supercondutor, Fe-besed superconductor BiS2-based superconductor and carbon nanotube. Development of novel devices, including optical and field effect devices, using superconductos and nano-technologies are tergets.
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Prof. Seiji MITANI/NIMS
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Spintronics, Magnetic nanostructure, Spin transport, Spin-orbit coupling
Development of new magnetic materials and nanostructures by atomic scale control based on state-of-the-art thin film growth techniques. Searching and understanding new functionalities in spin transport and their application to spintronic devices.
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Asst. Prof. Afalla, Jessica Paulin Castillo
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Terahertz, ultrafast, Carrier dyanmics, Semiconductors
Using ultrafast optical techniques, we characterize new materials and evaluate their suitability for possible applications. Through optical and terahertz techniques, we can learn about a sample's optical and electrical properties including carrier dynamics, photoconductivity, among others.
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Asst. Prof. Sonia SHARMIN
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Magnetic thin films, Magneto-optical effects, Mossbauer spectroscopy
Magneto-optical studies and simulations of magnetic materials, in particular ferromagnetic oxide thin films.
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Synchrotron-Radiation Materials Engineering
Prof. Kenta AMEMIYA/KEK
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Surface and interface, Operando observation, Quantum beams
Elucidation of the function expression mechanism by operando observation of surface and interface using quantum beams.
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Prof. Reiji KUMAI/KEK
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Quantum beam, Synchrotron radiation, Materials Structure Science
Study using quantum beams such as synchrotron radiation to reveal the origin of macroscopic physical properties from the microstructure inside materials in condensed matter.
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Prof. Tetsuya YOKOO/KEK
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Quantum beam, Neutron scattering, Quantum spins
The dynamics in functional materials, in particular high-Tc superconductors and quantum spin systems are the target of research. Neutron scattering technique is utilized as a probe, also phisical thermodynamic quantities will be measured to elucidate the mechanism in materials.
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