MANA's Organizational Structure
MANA operates under strong top management, consisting of the center director, the administrative office, and three vice center directors working in collaboration. This structure enables the swift achievement of three key goals: improving the research environment, recruiting outstanding researchers, and accomplishing the mission as a research hub. Additionally, MANA is dedicated to fostering an environment where researchers can collaborate and continue efforts to advance research in new materials.
Director
Deputy Directors
Manager of Administrative Office
Administrative Office
WPI Administrative Director
WPI Administrative Director
Organization
Director
Research Organization
Personnel Structure
| Position | Number | Non-Japanese | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Leaders & Team Leaders | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| Faculty Scientists | 66 | 10 | 3 |
| Researchers （Fixed Term Employee） | 73 | 55 | 16 |
| Junior Researchers & Technical Staff | 83 | 27 | 34 |
| Administrative Staff | 24 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 275 | 94 | 77 |
- *67 of 168 MANA researchers (39%, from 17 countries) are international.
- *As of April 2026