NIMS Research Centers and Divisions
The research centers and research divisions of NIMS focus on problem-solving and outcome-oriented research.
We establish research centers dedicated to solving specific problems put forward by various institutions as well as joint research centers that closely collaborate with private companies on research projects addressing technical challenges they face.
Helping to resolve societal challenges through research and development

Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN)

Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials

Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials

Research Center for Structural Materials (RCSM)
Fundamental research fostering technological innovation

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)

Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials

Center for Basic Research on Materials (CBRM)
Providing an environment for young researchers to pursue independent research based on their own unique ideas

International Center for Young Scientists (ICYS)
Offering the best research environment for materials research

Research Network and Facility Services Division
Core facilities

Battery Research Platform

Materials Fabrication and Analysis Platform

Materials Data Platform (DICE)