About NIMS
NIMS is designated as Japan’s only national research and development institute specializing in materials science research. Materials science is fundamental to our lives. Substances make up our world, and it is materials that support our everyday lives. The materials we use can be broadly classified into organic/polymeric substances and inorganic substances. Most inorganic materials that we encounter can be further divided into metals and ceramics. Ever since the Stone Age and on through the Industrial Revolution until the present, human development has been accompanied by advancements in materials and their use. In recent years, materials science has been the focus of attention for the possible solutions to global environmental and resource issues that it may offer. As a national research and development institute specializing in this field, NIMS is committed to "Materials research for creating tomorrow". We work tirelessly on materials science research that will open up the future.