Vol.22 No.2 <2024 March-April>

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Exploring new frontiers with Nanoarchitectonics

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)
Director : Takashi Taniguchi

Key Projects

[#1]Basic and fundamental research for creating new functions through quantum architectonics.
Project leader : Naoki Fukata

[#2]Developing new functional materials through nanoarchitectonics.
Project leader : Takao Mori

【RESEARCH 1】
The Science of Quantum in Atomic Thin Films

Ryo Kitaura
Group Leader,
2D Quantum Materials Group

【RESEARCH 2】
In-depth analysis of nanoparticles using large-scale,
high-accuracy first principles calculations

Ayako Nakata
Principal Researcher,
Quantum Materials Simulation Group

【RESEARCH 3】
Diamond circuits enable efficient materials searches under extreme high-pressure,
high-temperature conditions

Ryo Matsumoto
Researcher,
Frontier Superconducting Materials Group

【RESEARCH 4】
Precision synthesis technology paves the way
for a promising future in the realm of "nanoparticles"

Naoto Shirahata
Group Leader,
Nanoparticle Group

【RESEARCH 5】
Elucidation of a mechanism drastically suppressing heat transport in solids
towards enhancement of thermoelectric conversion efficiency based on theoretical calculations

Naoki Sato
Researcher,
Thermal Energy Materials Group

【RESEARCH 6】
Simple, precise aqueous solution-based doping technique for organic semiconductors

Yu Yamashita
Researcher,
Supermolecules Group