Spin Theory Group @ NIMS

We conduct theoretical research on magnetism, spin transport, and thermal transport with the goal of efficiently designing and developing magnetic and spintronic materials and devices. Our work primarily relies on first-principles calculations to analyze electronic structures, charge transport, and lattice dynamics, thereby providing theoretical guidelines for the realization of highly functional magnetic materials. A particular emphasis is placed on elucidating the magnetic properties of materials under realistic operating conditions, especially near room temperature, by explicitly incorporating finite-temperature effects such as magnetization fluctuations and lattice vibrations. More recently, we have integrated data-driven and machine-learning approaches to enable large-scale and more efficient exploration of magnetic materials.