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ohnoDirector Dr. Takahisa OhnoComputational Materials Science Center (CMSC) aims at developing an advanced simulation technology for nanoscale materials with innovative properties and exploring a design rule for such novel properties and functions. Especially, to analyze and predict quantum properties of nanomaterials and to clarify the relationship between their structures and properties, various advanced simulation techniques such as large-scale first-principles simulations, function analysis simulations, strong coupling modeling, phase-filed modeling and multi-scale simulations have been developed.

Location & Access

kanto-mapKanto Area : Click to enlargeNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Computational Materials Science Center (CMSC)
1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
TEL JPN-29-859-2000
FAX JPN-29-859-2601


tsukuba-mapTsukuba Area : Click to enlargeDoticon_wht_Star.pngBy Car
Take Joban highway to Sakura-Tuchiura exit, take a lane to Tsukuba direction, proceed to the second traffic light, intersection of Route 354 and "Higashi o-dori" street, turn right onto "Higashi o-dori" street, continue on this street for a while.
At the 7th traffic light, intersection of "Higashi o-dori" street and "Minami o-dori" street, turn left onto "Minami o-dori" street.
At the first trafic light, turn left. You will be at the main gate of Sengen site.


sengen-mapWalking Map : Click to enlargeDoticon_wht_Star.pngBy Tsukuba Express(TX)
Metropolitan Intercity Railway Co. operates Tsukuba Express (TX) line which connects Akihabara in central Tokyo and Tsukuba in 45 minutes. The fare is 1,150 yen.
Get out to the Tsukuba Center Bus Terminal from the station through Exit #A4. 15 minute-walk or take an Arakawaoki-bound local bus at the bus stop #4. Get off at “Sengen ichome”.
NIMS Shuttle Service

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Japan Railway Co. (JR) and Kanto Railway Co. operate shuttle bus services between Tokyo and Tsukuba. The busses leave from Tokyo station "YAESU-south exit" (bus stop #3) every 10 to 20 minutes. It takes about 90 minutes to Tsukuba depending on the traffic. Tickets are available at a ticket booth in Highway bus center, which is located in YAESU-south exit. The fare for one way trip is 1250 yen/person. Please note that no credit cards are acceptable for the ticket purchase.
Get off at "Sengen ichome", then follow the walking map.

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Research Organization

First-Principles Simulation Group I

fps1We are aiming to clarify and predict the materials properties and functions, such as dynamical processes on　nano-structure formation, exotic properties of nano-scale materials and so on, by using first-principles simulation techniques. Efficient and reliable simulations techniques based on quantum mechanics are also developed.

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First-Principles Simulation Group Ⅱ

fps2Recent progress in the computational materials science and the nanoscience require the reconsideration of the conventional understanding of the material properties with help of the state-of-the-art computer technologies. Our group is aimed to development of the theories to disclose the behavior of electrons in the nanoscale and to derive the properties based on it.

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Particle Simulation and Thermodynamics Group

pstWe are applying various simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics (MD), Monte Calro, cluster variation method, and phase field method to materials phenomena to clarify the physics behind them and to predict the microstructure and properties of practical materials.

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