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2025.09.09
papers
A new paper on Computational evaluation of electronic states and chemical bonding in semiconducting 3d transition metal silicides has been published by IMAI, Motoharu et al.
Electro-ceramics Group
TitleElectronic structure and chemical bonding in semiconducting 3d transition-metal silicides CrSi2, Mn4Si7, and β-FeSi2
AuthorImai, Motoharu; Arai, Masao
Biblio. Info.Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., 64(6), 61003-1–61003-6, (2025)
URLhttps://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.35848/1347-4065/ade487
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2025.09.09
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A new paper on Experimental and computational investigations on physical properties of SrSi2 has been published by IMAI, Motoharu et al.
Electro-ceramics Group
TitleStrontium disilicide SrSi2: Narrow band gap semiconductor or Weyl semimetal?
AuthorImai, Motoharu; Udono, Haruhiko; Alinejad, Babak; Nakane, Takayuki; Takahashi, Hiroki; Arai, Masao
Biblio. Info.J. Alloy. Compd., 1032, 181074-1–181074-9, (2025)
URLhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925838825026350?via%3Dihub
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2025.09.08
event
Materials Research Society Presents: “MRS 2025 Fall Meeting”
TERAJI, Tokuyuki / Semiconductor Defect Design Group will be speaking at the invited lecture.
DateNovember 30 - December 5, 2025
URLhttps://www.mrs.org/meetings-events/annual-meetings/2025-mrs-fall-meeting
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2025.09.08
event
The Japan Scociety of High Pressure Science and Technology Presents: “29th International Conference on High Pressure Science and Technology”
YAMANE, Ryo / Environmental Circulation Composite Material Group will be speaking at the invited lecture.
DateSeptember 28 - October 3, 2025
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2025.09.05
event
The Electrochemical Society Presents: “248th ECS Meeting”
NAGATA, Takahiro / Nano Electronics Device Materials Group will be speaking at the invited lecture.
DateOctober 12-16, 2025
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2025.09.05
event
The Ceramic Society of Japan Presents: “Chemothermal Pulverization Process - An Attempt at Recycling Ceramics”
OHASHI, Naoki / Electro-ceramics Group will be speaking at the invited lecture.
DateOctober 5–9, 2025
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2025.09.05
papers
A new paper on the interface control of n-oxide semiconductor/p-Si tunnel field-effect transistors for power-saving semiconductor devices has been published by NAGATA, Takahiro, CHIKYO, Toyohiro et al.
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
TitleEffects of interface formation process on electronic properties of n-type Ti0.3Zn0.7O1.3/p-type Si stack structure
AuthorOgawa, Kenta; Chikyow, Toyohiro; Daimon, Yuki; Ogura, Atsushi; Nagata, Takahiro
Biblio. Info.Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., 64(5), 05SP25-1–05SP25-7, (2025)
URLhttps://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.35848/1347-4065/add0be
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2025.09.05
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A new paper on A mixed solvent enables efficient nylon recycling, including PA11, with >98% recovery of polymers and fillers while preserving properties for sustainable reuse has been published by TAMURA, Kenji et al.
Environmental Circulation Composite Material Group
TitleRoom‐Temperature Material Recycling/Upcycling of Polyamide Waste Enabled by Cosolvent‐Tunable Dissolution Kinetics
AuthorTanks, Jonathon; Tamura, Kenji
Biblio. Info.Angew. Chem.-Int. Edit., -1–-11, (2025)
URLhttps://mdr.nims.go.jp/datasets/910dc912-2433-4644-8521-017f93cc054a
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2025.09.05
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A new paper on A method for generally predicting chemical bonding at the metal–oxide interface including interface reaction and its implementation to a free software, InterChemBond has been published by YOSHITAKE, Michiko.
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
TitleGeneral Prediction of Interface Chemical Bonding at Metal–Oxide Interface with the Interface Reaction Considered
AuthorYoshitake, Michiko
Biblio. Info.Materials, 18(13), 3096-1–3096-17, (2025)
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on Air-gap structures were formed on (001) β-Ga2O3 using crystallographic anisotropic HCl gas etching has been published by OSHIMA, Takayoshi et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleFabrication of air bridges on (100) β-Ga2O3 using crystallographic HCl gas etching
AuthorOshima, Takayoshi; Oshima, Yuichi
Biblio. Info.AIP Adv., 15(5), 55207-1–55207-7, (2025)
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2025.09.04
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A new paper on A step-and-terrace structure was achieved on the (001) β-Ga2O3 surface using an aqueous tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution has been published by OSHIMA, Takayoshi.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleStep-and-terrace surface formation on (001) β-Ga2O3 by wet etching using 2.38 wt% tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) lithographic developer
AuthorOshima, Takayoshi
Biblio. Info.Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., 64(8), 88001-1–88001-5, (2025)
URLhttps://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.35848/1347-4065/adf380
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2025.09.04
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A new paper on Normally-off boron-doped diamond MOSFETs are fabricated on a 150 nm-thick epitaxial layer with breakdown voltage over 1.7 kV has been published by LIU, Jiangwei et al.
Semiconductor Defect Design Group
TitleNormally-off boron-doped diamond MOSFETs with a breakdown voltage over 1.7 kV
AuthorLiu, J.; Teraji, T.; Da, B.; Koide, Y.
Biblio. Info.Appl. Phys. Lett., 127(4), 42601-1–42601-4, (2025)
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2025.09.04
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A new paper on polarity-controlled GaAs/Ge/GaAs heterostructures on the {111}-oriented substrates has been published by OHTAKE, Akihiro,HAYASHI, Yusuke et al.
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group group
TitleControlled polarity inversion in GaAs/Ge/GaAs{111} heterostructures
AuthorOhtake, Akihiro; Hayashi, Yusuke
Biblio. Info.Appl. Phys. Lett., 126(20), 201601-1–201601-6, (2025)
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on the effect of ligands in perovskite structures: a collaborative study with Bandung Institute of Technology has been published by YAMASHITA, Yoshiyuki et al.
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
TitleThe effect of surface ligands on the surface chemical states and photoluminescence characteristics in cesium lead bromide perovskite nanocrystals
AuthorAsharuddin, Muhammad; Hidayat, Rahmat; Nurunnizar, Adhita Asma; Nursam, Natalita Maulani; Yandri, Valdi Rizki; Arsyad, Waode Sukmawati; Suwardy, Joko; Indari, Efi Dwi; Yamashita, Yoshiyuki
Biblio. Info.RSC Adv., 15(37), 30727–30741, (2025)
URLhttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/ra/d5ra05099e
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on Surface desorption properties of hydrogen-terminated diamond detected by micromechanical resonator has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleSurface desorption properties of hydrogen-terminated diamond detected by micromechanical resonator
AuthorGu, Keyun; Zhang, Zilong; Huang, Jian; Koide, Yasuo; Koizumi, Satoshi; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.Appl. Phys. Lett., 126(22), 221901-1–221901-6, (2025)
URLhttps://pubs.aip.org/aip/apl/article/126/22/221901/3348240/Surface-desorption-properties-of-hydrogen
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on Ultra-High Sensitivity, Wide-Range Thermometry Based on High-Quality Microscale Diamond Resonators has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleUltra-High Sensitivity, Wide-Range Thermometry Based on High-Quality Microscale Diamond Resonators
AuthorZhao, Wen; Chen, Guo; Teraji, Tokuyuki; Koide, Yasuo; Toda, Masaya; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.Adv. Mater., -1–-10, (2025)
URLhttps://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202502012
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on Reduction in dislocation density in α-gallium oxide by epitaxial lateral over growth using a stripe mask with ultra-narrow windows has been published by OSHIMA, Yuichi et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleEpitaxial lateral overgrowth of c-plane α-Ga2O3 using a stripe mask with ultra-narrow windows
AuthorOshima, Yuichi; Shinohe, Takashi
Biblio. Info.Appl. Phys. Lett., 126(20), 202104-1–202104-5, (2025)
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2025.09.04
papers
A new paper on Effect of controlled surface arsenic stoichiometry of GaAs surfaces on the luminescence properties of embedded nanostructures after oxidation has been published by MANO, Takaaki , OHTAKE, Akihiro et al.
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
TitleEffects of arsenic oxides on GaAs surfaces on photoluminescence properties of buried InGaAs quantum wells: Dependence on initial surfaces before oxidation
AuthorMa, Zhao; Mano, Takaaki; Ohtake, Akihiro; Kuroda, Takashi
Biblio. Info.J. Appl. Phys., 137(24), 243102-1–243102-7, (2025)
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2025.08.18
recruit
Post-DOC
Call for Post-DOCs to be involved in experimental research on the research and development of diamond electronic devices with enthusiasm. -
2025.07.07
recruit
Post-DOC
Call for Post-DOCs to be involved in experimental research on fabrication, bonding, and material characterization of transparent ceramics. -
2025.06.17
recruit
Post-DOC
Call for Post-DOCs to be involved in Research on fundamental properties of semiconductor materials for quantum sensing applications using NV centers formed in diamond, etc. -
2025.06.05
recruit
Technical Staff
Call for Technical Staff to be involved in Chemical experiments such as synthesis of complexes, measurement of optical properties, organization of experimental data, reagents and laboratory equipment, etc. -
2025.05.25
event
Completed
NIMS Open House 2025 Held!
※Registration and advance reservations will be available from noon on Friday, April 25
DateMay 25, 2025
The event has ended. Thank you very much for coming! -
2025.05.07
papers
A new paper on an effective post-treatment method of Nitrosyl fluoride gas treatment of GaN for improving electronic properties has been published by NAGATA, Takahiro et al.
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
TitleEffects of nitrosyl fluoride based gas treatment on fluorination and redox reaction at GaN surface and Pt/GaN interface
AuthorNagata, Takahiro; Matsuda, Asahiko; Teramoto, Takashi; Gerlach, Dominic; Shen, Peng; Ueda, Shigenori; Kimura, Takako; Dussarrat, Christian; Chikyow, Toyohiro
Biblio. Info.JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 137(9), 95304-1-95304-, (2025)
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2025.04.21
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A new paper on a novel approach for fabricating highly oriented, textured MgB2, discussing how its anisotropic properties affect critical current density, irreversibility field, and pinning characteristics, has been published by SUZUKI, Tohru,VASYLKIV, Oleg et al.
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
TitleTowards high degree of c-axis orientation in MgB2
AuthorM. A. Grigoroscuta, G. Aldica, M. Burdusel, V. Sandu, A. Kuncser, I. Pasuk, A. Ionescu, T.S. Suzuki, O. Vasylkiv, P. Badica
Biblio. Info.Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 10[8]Aug, 2173-2184, (2022)
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2025.04.17
papers
A new paper on the preparation and analysis of heterogeneous at nano- and microscale high-entropy Ti, Ta, Hf, Zr multiphase diboride with resistance to deformation at temperatures up to 2000℃ has been published by VASYLKIV, Oleg et al.
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
TitleHigh-Entropy Ti, Zr, Hf, Ta Multiphase Diboride with Deformation Resistance up to 2000℃
AuthorBadica, Petre; Grigoroscuta, Mihai Alexandru; Kuncser, Andrei Cristian; Vasylkiv, Oleg
Biblio. Info.ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, -1--, (2025)
URLhttps://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adem.202402723
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2025.04.15
papers
A new paper on Plasma-free HCl gas etching on (011) β-Ga2O3 enables near-vertical processing with minimal damage, showing high potential for microfabrication has been published by OSHIMA, Takayoshi,OSHIMA, Yuichi et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleNear-vertical plasma-free HCl gas etching on (011) β-Ga2O3
AuthorOshima, Takayoshi; Oshima, Yuichi
Biblio. Info.JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 64(1), 18003-1-18003-, (2022)
URLhttps://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.35848/1347-4065/ada706
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2025.04.14
papers
A new paper on A perspective on diamond MEMS magnetic sensors has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleA perspective on diamond MEMS magnetic sensors
AuthorZhang, Zilong; Gu, Keyun; Toda, Masaya; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 126(10), 100501-1-100501-, (2022)
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2025.04.14
papers
A new paper on Photo-response performance regulation of a type-Ib diamond-based photodetector by H2 annealing and ozone treatment has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitlePhoto-response performance regulation of a type-Ib diamond-based photodetector by H2 annealing and ozone treatment
AuthorGu, Keyun; Zhang, Zilong; Ohsawa, Takeo; Imura, Masataka; Huang, Jian; Koide, Yasuo; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C, 13(13), 6816-6822, (2022)
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2025.04.14
papers
A new paper on Effect of surface vacancy defects on the phonon thermal transport across GaN/diamond interface has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleEffect of surface vacancy defects on the phonon thermal transport across GaN/diamond interface
AuthorWu, Kongping; Cheng, Renxiang; Zhang, Leng; Wang, Wenxiu; Li, Fangzhen; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.SURFACES AND INTERFACES, 56, 105666-1-105666-, (2022)
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2025.04.01
staff reassignment
SEGAWA, Hiroyo became Deputy Director and Field head of Functional Materials Field
SEGAWA, Hiroyo will also serve as Group Leader of Amorphous Material Group
Amorphous Material Group
SEGAWA, Hiroyo -
2025.04.01
staff reassignment
New Researcher Joins Advanced Phosphor Group
HIRAI, Yuichi has joined the group as a researcher.
Advanced Phosphor Group
HIRAI, Yuichi -
2025.04.01
staff reassignment
Personnel Changes
The following members have been reassigned
Former Affiliation place of transfer Next-Generation Semiconductor Group Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group IROKAWA, Yoshihiro Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
High-Pressure Structural Controls GroupUltra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group KAWAMURA, Fumio Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials
Hydrogen Related Materials GroupEnvironmental Circulation Composite Material Group NAKAO, Hidenobu Next-Generation Semiconductor Group Electro-ceramics Group SUMIYA, Masatomo Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials
Hydrogen Related Materials GroupAmorphous Material Group AMEKURA, Hiroshi Next-Generation Semiconductor Group Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group IMURA, Masataka Next-Generation Semiconductor Group Semiconductor Defect Design Group LIU, Jiangwei -
2025.03.06
recruit
Technical Staff
Call for Technical Staff to be Device fabrication, measurement and organization of various data, etc. -
2025.01.23
papers
A new paper on orange-yellow-emitting ‘Sr-rich’ α-SiAlON phosphor with 93% PL intensity at 150 ºC that can be synthesized in single phase powder form for white LEDs has been published by ESTILI, Mehdi, SUZUKI, Tohru et al.
Optical Ceramics Group
TitleRobust and orange-yellow-emitting Sr-rich polytypoid α-SiAlON (Sr3Si24Al6N40:Eu2+) phosphor for white LEDs
AuthorEstili, Mehdi; Xie, Rong-Jun; Takahashi, Kohsei; Funahashi, Shiro; Suzuki, Tohru S.; Hirosaki, Naoto
Biblio. Info.SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, 25(1), 2396276-1-2396276-19, (2022)
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2025.01.16
papers
A new paper on disorder of crystal structure in metal cluster halides studied by x-ray diffraction and first principle calculation methods has been published by OHASHI, Naoki et al.
Electro-ceramics Group
TitleUnraveling the Origin of Unusual Cs Atom Disorder in Cesium Octahedral Molybdenum Halide Cluster Compounds, Cs2[{Mo6Xi 8}Xa 6] (X = Cl and Br)
AuthorSaito, Norio; Cordier, Stephane; Ohsawa, Takeo; Saito, Noriko; Takei, Takahiro; Grasset, Fabien; Cross, Jeffrey Scott; Ohashi, Naoki
Biblio. Info.INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, -1-10, (2022)
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2025.01.16
papers
A new paper on A sieries of new phosphors showing high quantum efficiency and thermal stability for NIR luminescence under blue light excitation were obtained has been published by LI, Jiguang et al.
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
TitleCa2+/Si4+ Modification of the (Gd,Lu)AG Garnet for Enhanced Broadband Cr3+ Luminescence of High Thermal Stability
AuthorWang, Yun; Pan, Zhiyuan; Feng, Sihan; Gao, Lijie; Wang, Xuejiao; Zhu, Qi; Li, Ji-Guang
Biblio. Info.INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 63(52), 24971-24983, (2022)
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2025.01.16
papers
Crystallographic gas etching was performed on gallium oxide power semiconductors using a safe and non-toxic forming gas has been published by OSHIMA, Takayoshi et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitlePlasma-free anisotropic selective-area etching of β-Ga2O3 using forming gas under atmospheric pressure
AuthorOshima, Takayoshi; Togashi, Rie; Oshima, Yuichi
Biblio. Info.SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, 25(1), 2378683-1-2378683-8, (2022)
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2025.01.06
staff reassignment
New Researcher Joins Environmental Circulation Composite Material Group
YAMANE, Ryo has joined the group as a Senior Researcher
Environmental Circulation Composite Material Group
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2024.12.16
papers
A new paper on crystal growth of high density Nb:YTaO4 single crystaql for X-ray scintillation has been published by SHIMAMURA, Kiyoshi et al.
Optical single crystals group
TitleHigh-density Nb:YTaO4 single crystals for X-ray scintillation
AuthorZhou, Yueshen; Yuan, Dongsheng; Villora, Encarnacion G.; Nakauchi, Daisuke; Kato, Takumi; Kawaguchi, Noriaki; Yanagida, Takayuki; Shimamura, Kiyoshi
Biblio. Info.CRYSTENGCOMM, -1--9, (2022)
URLhttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/ce/d4ce00848k
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2024.12.13
papers
A new paper on surface morphology of InAs(001), (111)A, and (111) investigated by scanning tunnneling microscopy has been published by OHTAKE, Akihiro et al.
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
TitleArsenic-flux dependence of surface morphology in InAs homoepitaxy
AuthorOhtake, Akihiro; Kawazu, Takuya; Mano, Takaaki
Biblio. Info.JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A, 42(6), 62702-1-62702-8, (2022)
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2024.12.12
papers
A new paper on Synergistic Effect of Surface States and Deep Defects for Ultrahigh Gain Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector with Low-Voltage Operation has been published by LIAO, Meiyong et al.
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
TitleSynergistic Effect of Surface States and Deep Defects for Ultrahigh Gain Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector with Low-Voltage Operation
AuthorGu, Keyun; Wu, Kongping; Zhang, Zilong; Ohsawa, Takeo; Huang, Jian; Koide, Yasuo; Toda, Masaya; Liao, Meiyong
Biblio. Info.ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)
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2024.10.23
eventCompleted
About the holding of [The 42nd Electroceramics Seminar]
Theme: Toward a Sustainable Society: Environmentally Conscious Processes
DateNovember 29, 2024
Director Ohashi will give a lecture.
The seminar has ended. Thank you for participating.
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2024.09.16
eventCompleted
About the holding of [The 22th Joint Lecture Meeting of Five Ceramics Research Institutes]
DateOctober 22, 2024
The event was a great success with 34 participants. Thank you for your cooperation. -
2024.04.01
staff reassignment
Amorphous Materials Group is launched
This group is for development of amorphous materils and directed by Dr. Hiroyo SEGAWA
Amorphous Material Group
SEGAWA, Hiroyo -
2024.04.01
staff reassignment
The leader of the Nanophotonics Group has been replaced
Dr. Iwanaga became the group leader. He will continue to work on the development of nanophotonic materials
Nanophotonics Group
IWANAGA, Masanobu -
2024.04.01
staff reassignment
Dr. Hideki MIYAZAKI became the managing researcher
He will be collaborating withSemiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
MIYAZAKI, Hideki -
2024.02.14
recruit
Post-DOC
Call for Post-DOCs to be involved in Synthesis and characterization of ceramics