TANG Jie
National Institute for Materials Science Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials Managing Researcher
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functional materials, energy storage materials, electrochemistry
Research outline
Aiming for the most sophisticated industrial use in electron imaging and energy storage, we investigate graphene and rare-earth compounds nanowires among other nanomaterials for applications in supercapacitors and electron emitters.
Research Interests
nanowires, two-dimensional nanomaterials, super capacitor, lithium ion battery, nanostructure electron source
Assigned university/courses
University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences
PhD : Materials Science and Engineering
MSc : Applied Physics
Message to prospective students
Let us make the world better with our nanotechnology!
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MORI Takao
National Institute for Materials Science International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics Deputy Director
Research field
thermoelectric materials, functional materials, magnetic materials, semiconductor
Research outline
More than half of mankind’s consumed gas and oil is lost as waste heat. We focus on developing highly useful energy & environment materials, like thermoelectric and inorganic functional materials, through atomic network control, nano/microstructure control, synthesis of new materials with strong structure-property relationships from their topology.
Research Interests
inorganic materials, thermoelectric materials, thermal management materials, heusler alloys, structure-property relationship
Assigned university/courses
University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences
PhD : Materials Science and Engineering
MSc : Materials Science
Message to prospective students
For IoT powering and energy saving for the planet, let's develop the world’s first wide-ranging applicable thermoelectric materials and other highly functional inorganic materials together!
YAMAURA Kazunari
National Institute for Materials Science Research Center for Functional Materials Solid State Materials Group Group Leader
Research field
functional materials, magnetic materials, superconductivity, structural analysis, crystal growth
Research outline
Change the crystal structure and chemical composition of inorganic materials in various ways, improve quantum functionality such as high-Tc superconductivity, electronic properties, magnetism, half-metallicity, or topological properties, explore their theory, and pioneer new engineering materials.
Research Interests
strongly correlated electrons material, quantum solid-state material, high-temperature and high-pressure synthesis, perovskite, 5d electrons oxide
Assigned university/courses
Hokkaido University Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Materials Chemistry and Engineering Course
Message to prospective students
With the goal of developing new materials characterized by excellent functionality, for example, the combination of elements and changes in crystal structure of transition metal oxide are examined under various synthesis conditions. In the doctoral program, students acquire advanced experimental techniques and work on problem based on their own ideas.
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UCHIKOSHI Tetsuo
National Institute for Materials Science Research Center for Functional Materials Fine Particles Engineering Group Group Leader
Research field
functional materials, optical materials, ion conductors, photocatalysts, fine particle processing
Research outline
In order to drastically improve the functional properties of ceramic materials used for electronic components, catalysts, filters and optical materials, we are advancing materials processing techniques in micro to nano level and developing new processing routes. In addition, we are actively searching for new materials with aiming to disclose their novel physical/chemical properties.
Research Interests
colloidal processing, coating, shaping, layered composites, solid state ionics
Assigned university/courses
Hokkaido University Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Materials Chemistry and Engineering Course
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Message to prospective students
The functional properties of materials are highly dependent on the raw materials and processes, which is like the fact that the taste of foods is determined by the ingredients and how to cook them. A researcher in materials processing seems like a skilled cook who can maximize the potential properties of the materials and create new functional properties. Would you like to be a chef in materials research too?
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KUWATA Naoaki
National Institute for Materials Science Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials All Solid-State Battery Group Principal Researcher
Research field
battery materials, solid state ionics, solid state physics, electrochemistry
Research outline
We investigate a mechanism of ion dynamics in solids and its application to all-solid-state batteries (ASSB). Diffusion coefficient of lithium ions in solids can be elucidated using techniques such as secondary ion mass spectrometry and NMR. Multi-scale analysis of ASSB using various analytical instruments is used to study the degradation mechanism.
Research Interests
all-solid-state battery, thin-film rechargeable battery, secondary ion mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, operand analysis
Assigned university/courses
Hokkaido University Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Materials Chemistry and Engineering Course
Message to prospective students
We are studying ion dynamics in all-solid-state battery materials based on our original analysis techniques. We welcome those who are interested in new materials and new phenomena, and those who want to do basic research on all-solid-state batteries.
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NAGAO Tadaaki
National Institute for Materials Science International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics Photonics Nano-Engineering Group Group Leader
Research field
materials physics, surface science, nanophotonics, heat transfer engineering
Research outline
Light can be confined and changes its nature flexibly in nanometer to atomic-scale nanomaterials if we appropriately chose materials and their surface nanostructures. Our group focuses on the study of novel functionalities originating from electronic excitations and photonic properties in nanometer-scale structures/interfaces together with developing new materials, devices, and spectroscopy techniques.
Research Interests
plasmonic materials, semimetals/metalloids, phonon, infrared emitters, infrared recognition sensors
Assigned university/courses
Hokkaido University Graduate School of Science
Department of Condensed Matter Physics
Message to prospective students
Our group is composed of staff members from various backgrounds in science and from companies. More than half of the members are non-Japanese, and we have various opportunities for collaborations and presenting at conferences. Since our PhD candidates are requested to setup their own experiments within three years, we support learning through mutual collaborations along with working by oneself to establish an in-house original research.
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SHIMAMURA Kiyoshi
National Institute for Materials Science Research Center for Functional Materials Deputy Director
Research field
functional materials, optical materials, semiconductor, dielectrics
Research outline
Research on the design, bulk crystal growth, and characterization of new single crystal materials is performed, aiming at the fabrication of next generation of single crystal based devices. A wide range of crystals such as laser and nonlinear optical crystals, magneto-optical crystals, scintillator/dosimeter, widebandgap semiconductor, piezoelectric and ferroelectric crystals are the main targets of the research.
Research Interests
single crystal growth, phosphor, scintillator, semiconductor, dielectric-piezoelectric material
Assigned university/courses
Waseda University Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Message to prospective students
Let’s challenge Ph.D. together with beautiful and fantastic bulk single crystals !
SUZUKI Tohru
National Institute for Materials Science Research Center for Functional Materials Ceramics Processing Group Group Leader
Research field
structural materials, functional materials
Research outline
Designing and preparing nano-structured inorganic materials and inorganic/organic composites are studied for functionality and reliability in environment and energy fields. We focus on crystalline orientation and laminar structure by using a magnetic field and an electric field. Transparent ceramics, solid electrolyte, structure ceramics, etc.
Research Interests
crystal orientation, strong magnetic field, powder processing, ionic conductor, transparent ceramics
Assigned university/courses
Waseda University Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Message to prospective students
We focus on the processing for microstructure control in functional and structural ceramics, and our research target is development of the advanced ceramics. We always face some problems in research, and nobody knows the answer. However, that's what makes it all the more interesting. Let’s solve the problems together.
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MA Renzhi
National Institute for Materials Science International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics Functional Nanomaterials Group Group Leader
Research field
functional materials, Nanomaterials, structural analysis, electron microscopy, electrochemistry
Research outline
We exploit the most advanced chemical synthesis technologies toward rational design and function exploration of new nanomaterials represented by nanotubes and nanosheets. By assembling and integrating these nanoscale building blocks, we are striving to achieve novel multi-functions for applications in batteries, ion conductors and catalysts, etc.
Research Interests
nanosheets, nanotube, battery, catalysis, ion conduction
Assigned university/courses
Waseda University Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Message to prospective students
As exemplified by the worldwide interest attracted on carbon nanotube and graphene, nanoscience has become one of the most exciting and rapidly developing research fields. Students who are fascinated by nanomaterials which are invisible to human eyes and dreaming to challenge the world are welcome.
MORITA Koji
National Institute for Materials Science Research Center for Functional Materials Luminescent Materials Group Chief Researcher
Research field
Structural materials, high temperature materials, optical ceramics
Research outline
Our purpose is to realize high and multifunctional ceramic materials by harmonizing fundamental and application researches on functional properties (high temperature, optics, structural properties, etc.) and on nanostructural characterization. We focus especially on the researches on the developments of new synthesis methods for high-performance transparent ceramics, to develop high temperature structural ceramics and so on.
Research Interests
Ceramics, Transparent Ceramics, Sintering, High Temperature Deformation, Current effect
Assigned university/courses
Kyushu University Graduate School of Engineering
Department of Materials
Message to prospective students
Important is not just to do research as directed. Let’s acquire own ability to make your own research plan and to execute it systematically.