Leading the development of new materials under the new paradigm of "Nanoarchitectonics" — MANA
Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) is a research center established in 2007 in the framework of the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), which is sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The aim of the WPI is to create top world-level research centers which are sufficiently attractive to outstanding researchers from around the world. MANA encourages proactive science and nanotechnology research with a team of excellent researchers. MANA has been called one of Japan's best research institutes not only for its research output but also for its efforts to internationalize and establish effective programs for training young researchers.
MANA‘s Vision
Toward a better global future: Pioneering a new paradigm in materials development on the basis of “Nanoarchitectonics”
MANA’s Mission
Develop groundbreaking new materials and realize
"The New Paradigm of Nanotechnology"
Construct a worldwide network to accelerate
"Global Circulation for World Top-Level Researchers"
Provide a creative environment to foster
"Young Scientists who Challenge Innovative Research"
Organization
The introduction to the organization and management structure of MANA.
MANA’s History
Here is an introduction to the history of MANA, established in 2007.
World Premier International
Research Center Initiative
A government program to create "globally visible research centers“.
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