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Energy Materials Engineering Materials Engineering for energy generation, storage, and conversion

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Prof. Takashi SUEMASU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. Yukiko TAKAHASHI

Prof. Yukiko TAKAHASHI/NIMS

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Magnetic materials, Microstructure, Magnetization dynamics,Magnetic storage, Permanent magnet

Research on functional magnetic thin films for magnetic storage and permanent magnet etc. To improve the magnetic properties, we focuse on the relationship of microstructure, magnetic properties and magnetization dynamics.

Prof. Kazuhiro HONO

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

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 Environmental materials engineering such as catalysis, organic and polymer materials, biomaterials, and optical materials

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Prof. Yohei YAMAMOTO

Prof. Yohei YAMAMOTO

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Molecular assembly, Organic lasers, Optical microresonators

We develop construction of self-assembled nano- and microstructures from π-conjugated organic molecules, polymers, and biomaterials for luminescent, laser, energy conversion, biologial, and sensing applications.
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Prof. Takahiro KONDO

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. Hiroshi YAMAGISHI

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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Asst. Prof. Soh KUSHIDA

Asst. Prof. Soh KUSHIDA

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Light-matter strong coupling, Opt-electronic device

We aim to achieve light-matter strong coupling systems by self-assembly of organic molecules for the novel quantum device applications.

Prof. Yuichiro HIMEDA

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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Prof. Hiroshi AOKI

Prof. Hiroshi AOKI/AIST

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Molecular Recognition, Functional Molecular Chemistry, Biomarker Sensing

Novel biomarker sensing contributing to environmental and biomedical fields, focusing on functional molecules responsive to molecular recognition and their applications to biomarker detection devices.

Assoc. Prof. Lok Kumar Shrestha

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

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

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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Assoc. Prof. TANG Daiming

Assoc. Prof. TANG Daiming/NIMS

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Carbon nanotube, Transistor, Electromechanical systems, In situ electron microscopy

Development of carbon nanotube (CNT) molecular junction based ultimate nano-transistors and nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS). Atomic characterization and properties measurement of nanostructures and nanodevices by advanced in situ ransmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Prof. Kentaro SHIRAKI

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

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

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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Prof. Seiya TSUJIMURA

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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Prof. Aya SAKAGUCHI

Prof. Aya SAKAGUCHI

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Radio isotope, Stable isotope, Chemical species

Environmental dynamics using stable/radioisotopic composition and chemical speciation analyses.

Asst. Prof. Takashi NAKAMURA

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

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

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

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 Electronic materials such as semiconductors, magnetic materials, spintronics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and cutting-edge measurement technology

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Prof. Muneaki HASE

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

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

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

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

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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Assoc. Prof. Atsushi HIRANO

Assoc. Prof. Atsushi HIRANO/AIST

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Biomolecule, Interaction, Nanocarbon, Nanomaterial, Protein

We explore the interaction mechanisms between nanomaterials and biomolecules to understand the biological behavior of nanoparticles and develop novel composites. While our primary focus lies on nanocarbons and proteins as targets, we also extend our exploration to a diverse range of materials.

Prof. Hiroko TOKORO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Yoichi YAMADA

Assoc. Prof. Yoichi YAMADA

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Surface science, Organic/hydrogen nanotechnology, Self organization

Basic researches on next-generation materials in organic and hydrogen nanotechnology. Nanoscale engineering utilizing self-organization phenomena.

Assoc. Prof. Motoi OISHI

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

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

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

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

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

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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Asst. Prof. GAO Yanlin

Asst. Prof. GAO Yanlin

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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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Synchrotron-Radiation Materials Engineering Material measurements using quantum beams such as synchrotron radiation and neutrons

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Prof. Kenta AMEMIYA

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

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

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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