Microstructure Analysis Group

About us

The group's research focuses on the microstructural analysis of various metallic alloys using electron microscopy and 3D atom probe, and the development of novel techniques to reveal the critical features that affect properties. Through alloying and thermomechanical processing, the microstructure of metallic materials is controlled on a wide range of length scales from the micro to the atomic level to demonstrate the remarkable properties. We use advanced electron microscopy techniques to thoroughly analyze the microstructure and elucidate the structure-processing-property relationship in detail, helping to find clues to solve critical problems in the application of existing materials, and to develop high-performance novel alloys that can solve societal problems.

Specialized Research Field

Development and application of microstructure analysis techniques based on electron microscopy:

・To obtain new information on interfaces such as grain boundary, twin boundary, etc.
・To obtain quantitative information on microstructure; elemental and morphological dispersion, etc.

Members

  • Taisuke Sasaki
    Taisuke Sasaki

    Group Leader, Microstructure Analysis Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials

  • Toru Hara
    Toru Hara

    Managing Researcher, Microstructure Analysis Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials

    Keyword : scanning electron microscope, focused ion beam system, transmission electron microscope, X-ray spectrometry

  •  Seiichiro Ii
    Seiichiro Ii

    Principal Researcher, Microstructure Analysis Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials

  • Mainak Saha
    Mainak Saha

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Microstructure Analysis Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials

  • Nattamon Suwannaharn
    Nattamon Suwannaharn

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Microstructure Analysis Group, Materials Evaluation Field, Research Center for Structural Materials