2021(10-Ⅲ)入学

PROSPECTUS for DOCTORAL COURSE
Graduate School of Science, Kobe University
Term 3 2021
(Starting in October, 2021)
The Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, was established as a result of thereorganization of the Graduate School of Science and Technology in April 2007. The
Graduate School of Science has five departments offering both Master's and Doctoral
Programs: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Planetology.
A Master's Degree of Science will be granted upon completion of the Master's Program,and a Doctoral Degree, either a Dr. of Science or a PhD, will be granted upon completionof the Doctoral Program.
For inquiries, please contact:
Kyomu-gakusei-kakari (Section of Academic Affairs)
Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
TEL: 078-803-5767
e-mail: sci-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/english
Science, Kobe University)(Web page of the Graduate School of

http://www.math.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/index.html(Department of Mathematics)

http://www.phys.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/index_e.html(Department of Physics)

http://www.chem.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/(Department of Chemistry)

http://www.edu.kobe-u.ac.jp/fsci-biol/en/ (Department of Biology)
http://www.planet.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/index_e.html(Department of Planetology)

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect how the entrance examination
for admission is conducted. Updates on current admission details, such as postponements
and change of examination contents, will be made available, depending on the pandemic
and possibly other factors, such as weather conditions. The Graduate School of Science
provides information regarding the entrance examination on the “Admission” page of our
website (http://www.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/). Please check this website and Kobe University’s
official twitter account (@kobeU_PR) for updates.

1. Number of Students to Be Admitted
Department

Number of students to be admitted

Mathematics

A few people

Physics

A few people

Chemistry

A few people

Biology

A few people

Planetology
A few people
Notes: These numbers include foreign students, applicants who are expected to complete theMaster's course of Kobe University in September 2021, and those who have work experience.
2. Eligibility for Application
1. Those who are expected to hold a Master's degree or a professional degree on or before
September 30, 2021, or already hold a Master's degree or a professional degree, awarded inJapan.
2. Those who are expected to hold an equivalent degree on or before September 30, 2021 or alreadyhold an equivalent degree, awarded from a university or college overseas.
3. Those who took classes in Japan through a correspondence course provided by a foreign school
and are expected to hold an equivalent degree on or before September 30, 2021, or already holdan equivalent degree.
4. Those who have been enrolled in a graduate school in Japan of an overseas-based educational
institution approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, andare expected to hold a Master’s degree or a professional degree studies on or before September 30,
2021, or already hold a Master's degree or professional degree.
5. Those who have held a degree equivalent to Master’s degree after completing the course at
United Nations University established according to the United Nations General Assembly
Resolution of December 11, 1972 detailed in Article 1, paragraph 2 of the Act on Special
Measures incidental to the enforcement of the Agreement between the United Nations andJapan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No. 72 of 1976).
6. Those who have taken courses in an educational curriculum at an overseas school, an
educational institution specified in item 4 above, or at United Nations University, have passed
examinations corresponding to those provided in Article 16-2 of the Graduate School
Establishment Standards (Ordinance No. 28 of the Ministry of Education of 1974), and arerecognized as having academic ability equivalent to or above those holding a Master’s degree.
7. Those who were qualified by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (i.e. those who were engaged in a post-graduate research for at least two years at auniversity or institution after graduating from a university/college or after completing 16 yearsof higher education overseas, whose academic records were approved by the Graduate School tobe equivalent to, or higher than, those holding a Master's degree).
8. Those who received a separate qualification screening and were approved by the Graduate
School to be equivalent to, or higher than, those holding a Master's degree or a professional
degree. In this case, the candidate must have reached the age of 24 at the day of September
30, 2021.
(Applicants who correspond to one of 7 and 8 should refer to Section 9.)
3. Application Period
From July 13, 2021 through July 16, 2021 (Office hours: 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00, Monday-Friday).
If sent by mail, the application must be received by the office within this prescribed period.
4. Application Procedure(1) Application Documents
1 Application Form: Fill in Form No. 1.
2 Curriculum Vitae: Fill in Form No. 2.
3 ID for the Examination: Fill in Form No. 3.
4 The certificate of payment card: Fill in Form No. 4.
5 Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 yen. Follow the Form No. 5. Payment of the examination
fee should be made with a payment form at a post office. After paying the entrance
examination fee, a certificate of payment should be pasted on the certificate of payment card
(Form No. 4) and submitted with the other application documents.

1. The applicants who reside outside of Japan must pay 30,000 yen as an international postal
money order at the post office and submit the money order with the other application
documents.
2. The grantees of Japanese Government scholarship are exempted from paying theexamination fee. If applicants are students with Japanese Government scholarship at otheruniversities than Kobe University, they should submit a certificate of Japanese Government
scholarship student.
6 Photograph: Two photographs (4 cm x 3 cm), taken within the past three months, should bepasted on the application form and the ID for the examination.
7 A copy of a Master's degree diploma or a letter that certifies the anticipated graduation.
8 Academic Records:
1. Undergraduate level: The record must be certified by the dean or the president of theapplicant's university.
2. Master's level: The record must be certified by the dean or the president of the applicant's
graduate school.
9 Master's Thesis(a) Applicants who have completed a Master's course: i) A copy of the Master's thesis, or
published manuscript(s) equivalent to the thesis. ii) A copy of the summary of the Master's
thesis in English (about 1,200 words). Use A4 size paper and attach a cover sheet (Form No. 6).
(b) Applicants who anticipate a Master's degree: A copy of the summary of the research programin the Master's course in English (about 1,200 words). Use A4 size paper and attach a coversheet (Form No. 6).
(c) Copies of published manuscript(s), if any.
10 Research Plan: Describe your research proposal (goal, objectives, and experimental designs) in
English (about 1,200 words). Use A4 size paper and attach a cover sheet (Form No.7).
11 Certificate of Foreigner Registration: An applicant who resides in Japan must submit a copy ofthe "Certificate of Foreigner Registration" issued by a local administration office in Japan or
copies of both sides of the “Certificate of Alien Registration" issued by a Municipal office.
12 Self-addressed Forms: Fill in your address and name. (Form No. 8)(2) Submission by mailWhen submitting the forms by mail, be sure to send them by registered special delivery mail, and do
not forget to indicate "Application Forms for Doctoral Course" in red on the envelope and enclose aself-addressed Envelope (23.5cm X12cm) with 362 yen-stamps.
(3) Submission address
Kyomu-gakusei-kakari (Section of Academic Affairs), Graduate School of Science, Kobe University,
1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Japan 657-8501, Japan, Tel: 078-803-5767
e-mail: sci-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp[Notes](1) Applicants cannot make any changes to the documentation after submitting their application
documents. The entrance examination fee is not refundable after application, except for the casethat the application is not accepted.
(2) Regarding any certificates written in other foreign languages than English, applicants must
attach Japanese translations, with a certification issued by such public organizations as theJapanese government or the overseas mission of a foreign government.
(3) Applicants should select a professor as a supervisor from the annexed "List of Departments andDivisions" and contact the professor in advance, when preparing the Research Plan. Application
documents will not be accepted without nominating a professor.
[Notes]RIKEN－Kobe University International School will support foreign students who will conduct
Ph.D. project under supervision of BDR (Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research) scientists who
hold positions as visiting faculty at Kobe University.
RIKEN will partially provide students' living costs under the International Program Associate(IPA) program. Details will be available from the web site of BDR(http://www.bdr.riken.jp/en/index.html) and of RIKEN(http://www.riken.jp/en/careers/programs/ipa).
5.

Examination Procedures
Applicants will be selected based on the evaluation of the oral examination and the submitted
documents. The oral examination is evaluated by focusing on the following points;(1) The contents of the Master's thesis or research program: Basic knowledge and capability fortaking the course will be examined.
(2) Language ability (For foreign applicants who graduated from a foreign university, ability inboth the English and Japanese languages): Language ability for taking the course will be
qualified.
(3) The contents of the Research Plan: It will be evaluated if the quality of the Research Plan issufficient for granting the degree.

6. Date and Place of Oral Examination
Department

Date

Mathematics

August 27, 2021

Physics

August 20, 2021

Chemistry

August 25, 2021

Biology

August 20, 2021

Planetology
August 24, 2021
Place: Graduate School of Science, Kobe University.
*Time and place of each presentation will be announced later.
*In case of emergency, please check our website (http://www.sci.kobe- u.ac.jp/english/)or our Twitter account (@kobeU_PR).
Take Kobe City Bus bound for "Tsurukabuto Danchi" (Line No. 36) from "Rokko" station (Hankyu
Railway), "Rokko-Michi" station (JR), or "Mikage" station (Hanshin Railway). Get off at "Shindai
Bunrinogakubu Mae" and walk about 3 minutes southward.
7.

Examination Results
Accepted applicants will be notified by mail. In addition, the names of the accepted applicants will beannounced on the homepage (http://www.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/) of Graduate School of Science at 10:00 on
September 8, 2021 . No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

8.

Enrollment Procedures(1) Date: End of September 2021. (As planned) Detailed date and the documents for admission will
be sent by postal mail to each applicant with the examination result at the middle of September
2021.
(2) Place: Kyomu-gakusei-kakari (Section of Academic Affairs), Graduate School of Science, Kobe
University(3) Admission Expenses:(A) Entrance fee: 282,000 yen. (As planned)(B) Tuition fee: 267,900 yen for the first semester, 535,800 yen per year. (as planned)
Please confirm how to pay the tuition for the first semester by the documents which will besent at the middle of September, 2021. If the tuition fee is revised during enrollment, therevised tuition fee will apply.
[Notes](1) The entrance fee is not refundable.
(2) An applicant will be deprived of entrance under the following cases:(A) False statements on the documents.
(B) Failure to complete the enrollment procedures.
(C) Failure to obtain a Master's degree by September 30, 2021.
(3) Foreign students with a Japanese Government scholarship are exempted from paying theentrance and tuition fees.

9.

Examination of Qualifications for Application
Those who are qualified under items 7 and 8 in the Section 2 will be examined for their qualificationsin applying.
(1) Application Documents① Application Form for Examination of Qualification (Form No. 9)② Academic Records: The record must be certified by the dean or the president of the applicant's
university.

③ Curriculum Vitae (Form No. 2)④ History or Research (Form No. 10): History of research needs to be certified by the deans or the
directors of the institutions where the applicant has worked and work. The history of research
written by the applicant may be accepted, if it can not be certified at the corresponding
institution(s).
⑤ Research Experience (Form No. 11): A copy of the summary of the thesis equivalent to the
Master's thesis (about 1,200 words). Use A4 size paper and attach a cover sheet (Form No. 11).
⑥ Publication: Submit the list and reprints (copies) of significant publications. If an applicant is a
co-author or one of several co-authors for any significant publication(s), specify your role andwork.
⑦ Research Plan: Describe your research proposal (goal, objectives, and experimental designs) in
English (about 1,200 words). Use A4 size paper and attach a cover sheet (Form No. 7).
4 , ○5 and ○
6 are not obligatory, if an applicant graduated from the Medical school,
Submissions of ○Dental school, or the 6-year course of Veterinary Medical school.
(2) Application Period and Place
Application documents will be accepted by June 28, 2021 at Kyomu-gakusei-kakari (Section of
Academic Affairs), Graduate School of Science. (Office hours: 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00, MondayFriday). When application forms are sent by mail, they must arrive within this prescribed period.
When submitting the forms by mail, be sure to send them by registered special delivery, and do
not forget to indicate "Application Forms for Examination for Qualification" in red on the envelope.
(3) Notification to Candidates
Each candidate will be notified before July 6, 2021.
10. Others
1.
Exemption of Payment of Entrance FeeThose who meet one of the following special requirements and have remarkable difficulties to pay
the entrance fee, based on application and through a selection process, may receive a full or half
exemption of entrance fee.
(1) The person who was to pay for the applicant's school expenses died, or was involved in natural
disasters such as wind and flood damage within a year of the applicant's enrollment.
(2) Financial reason as well as having achieved excellent academic performance.
2.
Postponement of Payment of Entrance FeeThose who meet one of the following requirements and have difficulties to pay entrance fee by thedesignated date, based on application and through a selection process, may be given fixed time toprepare for paying the entrance fee.
(1) The person who was to pay for the applicant's school expenses died, or was involved in natural
disasters such as wind and flood damage within a year of the applicant's enrollment.
(2) Financial reason as well as having achieved excellent academic performance.
3. Exemption of Payment of Tuition
Those who meet one of the following requirements and have difficulties to pay the tuition fee,based on application and through a selection process, may receive a full or half exemption oftuition fee.
(1) The person who was to pay for the applicant's school expenses died, or was involved in natural
disasters such as wind and flood damage within a year of the applicant's enrollment.
(2) Financial reason as well as having achieved excellent academic performance.
4. Scholarship
Besides of the honor scholarship of Japan Student Service Organization, there are various
scholarships. Details are announced separately.
5. Research Assistant Program
Our graduate school offers a Research Assistant Program for newly entering students (for those
who paid the entrance fee only). Accepted applicants for this program can work as research
assistants and receive an allowance (a maximum amount: approximately 282,000 yen). The
program aims to support the students financially within 1 year after the enrollment and promote
the research and study for Doctoral degree.
6. Privacy Statement(1) With regard to personal data possessed by this University, laws including the Law Concerning
the Protection of Personal Information by Independent Administrative Institutions are observed,
and every possible measure is taken to protect it based on the Personal Data Management
Rules of Kobe University.
(2) Personal data provided to this University for application are used for the selection of students,

the announcement of accepted applicants, admission procedures, research into selection
methods of students.
(3) The personal data of accepted applicants provided to this University for application is used after
admission for student support (health management, scholarship application, etc.), educational
purposes (student registration, academic guidance, etc.), and services related to tuition.
(4) With regard to the use of personal data for various services, some of the services may be
entrusted by this University to outside operators (hereinafter referred to as "entrusted
operators"). In such cases, all or part of the personal data provided to this University may beprovided to the operators imposing the confidentiality of data, to the extent necessary to
implement the entrusted services.
For inquiries, please contact:
Kyomu-gakusei-kakari (Section of Academic Affairs)
Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
TEL: 078-803-5767
e-mail: sci-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

Graduate School of Science, Kobe University
Department of Mathematics
I. Division of Analysis
This subject is aimed at the mathematical structures of changes occurring in phenomena.
Included are the fields of functional equations, functional analysis, complex analysis,
harmonic analysis, algebraic analysis and differential equations.
(1) Functional Equations
Mathematical analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations; methods of functional andharmonic analysis. (Y. Ohta)(2) Functional Analysis
Fourier analysis; Functional analytic methods for partial differential equations.
(H. Takaoka)(3) Complex Analysis
Complex analytic functions and special functions, such as elliptic functions and solutions ofdifferential equations; Riemann surfaces; use of analytic and algebraic and geometric methods.
(Y. Yamada)II. Division of Algebra and Geometry
This subject is aimed at elucidating the essential properties behind the continuity andsymmetry in structures related to equations and spaces. Included are the fields of number
theory, automorphic forms, algebraic geometry, differential geometry and topology.
(1) Algebra
Structure and theory of algebraic manifolds, period integrals, moduli theory, automorphic
forms, automorphic representations, number theory, integrable systems in geometry andmirror symmetry. (M.-H. Saito*, K. Yoshioka, T. Taniguchi, K. Morimoto)(2) Geometry
Differential geometry and topology; differentiable manifolds; theory of knots and links;
minimal and constant mean curvature surfaces; singularities on Riemannian manifolds;
hyperbolic space and low dimensional topology. (W. Rossman, S. Satoh, K. Saji)III. Division of Applied Mathematics
This subject is aimed at the fields of probability, combinatorics, automorphic forms, number
theory, computational mathematics, information science and mathematical physics, withapplications to such things as science, engineering, computer science and economics in mind.
(1) Probability
Applications of probability theory to random motions, fluctuations and random phenomenaof mathematical objects. (K. Fukuyama)(2) Computational Mathematics
Computational methods in the mathematical sciences; efficient implementation on
computers and development of computer algebra systems; applications to algebra, algebraic
analysis and mathematical physics. (N. Takayama, S. Aoki)
Those staff members indicated by * are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2022.

Department of Physics
I. Division of Theoretical Physics
The aim of this division is to study theoretically on elementary particles, the mostfundamental constituents of the universe, and various physical properties of condensed mattersystems.
(1) Elementary Particle Theory
The properties of elementary particles and physics beyond the standard model are studied
theoretically. The main interests of our research include higher dimensional theories,functional renormalization group, and supersymmetric theories. (M. Sakamoto**,H. Sonoda***)(2) Cosmology
The origin of the spacetime and matter in the universe is investigated. The evolution of thelarge scale structure of the universe is also studied. (J. Soda, T. Noumi****)(3) Condensed Matter Theory
Mechanisms of superconductivity and magnetism in various systems are studied using
analytical and numerical methods with emphasis on the view point of spontaneous symmetry
breaking and quantum information. (K. Kuboki, T. Nishino)(4) Quantum Solid State Physics
Electronic properties of solid states are theoretically investigated to understand themacroscopic quantum phenomena in strongly correlated electron systems such as heavy
electron systems. (H. Harima***)II. Division of Particle Physics
The aim of this division is to experimentally study the properties of elementary particles
and the interactions between them, and to answer questions about the early universe.
(1) Particle Physics
We work on experiments, using the most advanced experimental facilities, such as highenergy hadron collider experiment (LHC・ATLAS), neutrino experiments (Super-Kamiokande,
Hyper-Kamiokande, T2K), and direct dark matter search experiments (XMASS, XENON,
NEWAGE).
(H. Kurashige, Y. Takeuchi, Y. Yamazaki, A. Ochi, K. Miuchi, J. Maeda)
III. Division of Condensed Matter Physics
The aim of this division is to experimentally study on the magnetic, electric, and thermal
properties of condensed matter systems such as magnetic material, superconductor, andsemiconductor.
(1) Extreme Condition Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum phenomena are studied by electron spin resonance and nano-scale magnetometry
under extreme conditions, such as low temperature, high magnetic field, and high pressure.
(H. Ohta***, E. Ohmichi, S. Okubo)(2) Low Temperature Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum phenomena, such as superconductivity, magnetism, and multipole order, arestudied by nuclear magnetic resonance and macroscopic measurements under complex
conditions such as low-temperature, high-magnetic field and high pressure.
(H. Tou, H. Kotegawa)(3) Quantum Dynamics
Spectroscopic studies on the dynamical and microscopic responses of electrons, atoms andmolecules in condensed matter by means of ultrashort laser pulses, and highly charged ions.
(T. Kohmoto**)(4) Correlated Electron Physics
Our study is focused on the crystal growth and low temperature measurements in highly
correlated electron systems to explore new quantum phenomena, such as unconventional
superconductivity and magnetism. (H. Sugawara, E. Matsuoka)
The staff member indicated by **** is scheduled to be promoted to an associate professor in October
2021.
Those staff members indicated by ** are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2023.
Those staff members indicated by *** are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2024.

Department of Chemistry
I. Division of Physical Chemistry
Research and education are directed toward understanding structures and dynamics ofmolecules, clusters, and solid surfaces using various laser spectroscopic and quantum
chemical methods. The structures are investigated by high-resolution spectroscopy, resonant
enhanced multi-photon spectroscopy, and scanning micro probe. The excited states andreaction dynamics are studied by time-resolved nonlinear spectroscopy, scanning micro probe,and pulse shaping method. Physicochemical understanding of chemical reaction mechanism isleaned through the experimental studies.
(1) Molecular Structure and Dynamics
Research and education are aimed to understand molecular structure and control dynamics
and chemical reaction on the basis of laser spectroscopy and quantum theory.
(A. Wada, S. Kasahara)(2) Material Physical Chemistry
Chemistry at buried interfaces is studied with advanced scanning probe microscopy andoptical spectroscopy. Brand-new methods for characterizing nanometer-sized materials arebeing developed. New solid compounds are synthesized. (H. Onishi, K. Kimura, K. Eda)
(3) Chemical Reaction Dynamics
Research and education focus on structure and electronic interaction of intermediate species
in photoactive proteins and in solar cells by using time resolved electron paramagnetic
resonance spectroscopy. Our main scope is elucidations of molecular function for novel lightenergy conversion processes. (Y. Kobori, T. Tachikawa)II. Division of Inorganic Chemistry
Research and education focus on coordination chemistry, inorganic materials chemistry,
analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and reaction chemistry: development of functional
materials including organometallic compounds, metal oxides, and polyoxometalate compounds,
and analysis of electrochemical reactions, electron transfer reactions, and chemical dynamics
in condensed matter.
(1) Solid State Chemistry
Research and education focus on synthesis and characterization of functional inorganic
materials including coordination compounds and metal oxides in crystalline or non-crystalline
forms. (T. Mochida, T. Uchino, K. Takahashi)(2) Solution Chemistry
Research and education focus on the charge (ion and electron) transfer reactions atelectrode/solution and oil/water interfaces and their application to the electrochemical
analysis of biologically relevant compounds. (T. Osakai*)(3) Physical Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical dynamics is studied in condensed matter such as liquids and proteins including
their interaction, reaction, and relaxation. (K. Tominaga, S. Akimoto)III. Division Organic Chemistry
Fundamental researches on organic chemistry and biochemistry, in particular,
investigations of new synthetic methodologies and molecular design based on supramolecularchemistry and protein science are executed.

(1) Organic Reaction Chemistry
Research and education are conducted on development of new methodologies for selective
organic synthesis, investigation of general and highly efficient catalytic routes yielding usefulcompounds for life science and material science. (M. Hayashi, R. Matsubara)(2) Organic Molecular Structure and Function
Research and education focus on molecular structure and functions based on organic
chemistry and material science; design, synthesis, and structural analysis of supramoleculararchitectures composed of p-conjugated macrocycles and cage compounds.
(A. Tsuda)(3) Biomolecular Science
Research and education focusing on folding and structural formation of proteins andenzymes, their dynamical functions in solutions and in biomembranes, and conversion of theirfunctions by biotechnological methods. (A. Tamura, E. Chatani, T. Kimura)
IV. Visiting Academic Staff for Cooperative Division (Japan Synchrotron Radiation ResearchInstitute)(1) Materials Structure Science
Research and education are conducted with a focus on the structural analysis of crystalline
materials with synchrotron radiation, dynamic structural analysis, and the use of diffraction
techniques and biological macromolecules using X-ray scattering techniques and fluid
structure analysis. (K. Sugimoto)

Ⅴ. Visiting Academic Staff for Cooperative Division (Institute of Physical and Chemical
Research)(1) Theoretical Biochemistry
We aim to understand chemical reactions, properties, and functions of large molecularsystems such as biomolecules and biodegradable polymers by quantum chemical calculations
using supercomputers. (T. Nakajima)
Those staff members indicated by * are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2022.

Department of Biology
I. Division of Biomolecular Organization
This division conducts education and research on the cell structure and functions in levels ofmolecules, cells, tissues, and individuals.
(1) Molecular Physiology
We educate and research on the molecular mechanisms of stimulus reception in sensory
cells, and of cell motility of unicellular organisms. The molecular mechanisms functioning ininter-cellular and inter-individual relationships are also studied. (M. Sakura)(2) Cell Function
Plants do not have to move from where they live by conducting photosynthesis. Instead,they have abilities to change their cell function, organ growth, and developmental program in
response to environmental changes. We educate and research on the mechanisms and theirevolution of various plant physiological/morphological responses to environment based on themolecular and cell biology. (H. Fukaki, K. Ishizaki, Y. Kondo)(3) Bioinformation
Aiming to explore information processing in biological systems, our education and research
focus on signal transductions underlying "brain function" and "membrane traffic and cellularmorphology in model organisms". (M. Miyamoto, M. Morita, H. Tsukamoto)II. Division of Biosignal Transduction
This division conducts education and research on the mechanisms of gene expression and theregulation of biological responses through the intracellular signal transduction.
(1) Gene Expression
We educate and research on the mechanisms of gene expression and the related
developmental processes; germ cell determination and differentiation in the nematode C.
elegans and zebrafish, microRNA function, and regulation of RNA splicing in vertebrates andC. elegans, as well as gene regulatory mechanism of cell fate specification in cardiac neural crest.
(H. Sakamoto***, K. Inoue)(2) Genetic Information
We educate and research on the molecular mechanisms underlying maintenance anddiversification of genetic information, and also on the intracellular signal transduction
pathways by the post-translational modifications of proteins that regulate biological responses
to genotoxic stresses caused by various endogenous as well as environmental agents.
(K. Sugasawa, M. Yokoi)(3) Gene Function
We educate and research on the functions of genes involved in the regulation of cellulartransformation, apoptosis, and senescence, and also in the processes of morphogenesis.
Studies are focused on the molecular mechanisms of cell fate decision between apoptosis andsenescence induced by cellular stresses, and the functions of long noncoding RNA and small
peptide genes in Drosophila development. (S. Kamada, Y. Kageyama)III. Division of Biodiversity
This division conducts research and educational program on ecology and systematic biology
for elucidating origin and sustenance mechanism of biodiversity of various biota inhabiting
both terrestrial and marine environments.

(1) Ecology and speciation
This course covers studies on ecological aspects of biodiversity and its conservation, withparticular interests in revealing mechanisms of species interactions, evolutionary change,
speciation and diversity of aquatic plants and animals. (N. Okuda, K. Suetsugu)(2) Evolution and phylogeny
We focus on the researches and education of the evolutionary aspects of biodiversity,
systematics, metabolic physiology, cell structures and ecology of diverse algae, and apply the
results for the conservation and improvement of the aquatic ecosystems. (S. Uwai,
H. Sakayama)
IV. Division of Developmental Biology
This program provides basic knowledge on developmental biology, covering developmental
genetics on vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms and deep evolutionary history ofanimal forms. We also provide research opportunities using cutting edge technologies inbioimaging, cell biology, anatomy and gene expression.
(1) Developmental Biology****Research and education in this division cover fundamental problems in developmental
biology, including organ morphogenesis in Drosophila, respiratory system development inmouse, and evolutional morphology in vertebrates. (S. Hayashi, S. Kuratani, M. Morimoto)
V. Division of Bioregulatory Science
This division reviews the discovery research for bioactive compounds and the study of theirmode of action, translocation and metabolism in organisms such as insects, fungi and plants.
(1) Bioregulatory Science****Research and education in this division are conducted to clarify the interaction between theorganisms and bioactive compounds integrating a variety of technologies. (S. Kawamura,
S. Yamato, F. Iwahashi)
Those staff members indicated by *** are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2024.
For retirement schedule of the stuffs in the research field indicated by ****, please contact
each faculty member.

Department of Planetology
Why is this planet to be the Earth? In order to answer this fundamental question, we areaiming at comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the earth, planetary and solar
systems by analyzing various processes occurring at spaces from the center of the Earth to theedge of the solar system with multidisciplinary approaches.
I. Division of Fundamental Planetology
This division aims at cultivating discerning persons leading society and /or academic
communities by logical analyses and considerations of variable phenomena in planetary and
Earth systems.
(1) Geology
We examine surficial materials and geologic structures of the Earth. Our main targets
include the various geologic phenomena associated with plate subduction characterizing“planet Earth”, environments and life evolution, and tectonics. (Y. Yamamoto, K. Yamasaki)(2) Petrology and Mineralogy
We examine various kinds of Earth and planetary materials to elucidate their origin andevolution by using various methods such as electron microscopy, chemical analyses,
synchrotron radiation, experimental reproductions, field works, and so on. (K. Kaneko,
Y. Seto)(3) Solid Geophysics
We study source processes of large earthquakes and slow earthquakes, seismic wave
propagation, tsunami generation and propagation processes, and dynamics associated with
subduction of oceanic plates such as slab deformation, temperature and flow fields.
(S. Yoshioka)(4) Fluid Geophysics
We investigate, by the use of theoretical and numerical methods, the structures and theevolutions of fluid spheres, mainly the atmospheres, of the planets in our solar and exosolar
systems in general, and we are trying to argue the problem by understanding Earth's fluid
sphere as one of the realization of those general features.
(Y. Hayashi***, Y. Takahashi)(5) Planetary Astrophysics
The major goal of our group is to advance our understanding of the origin and evolution of
ring-satellite systems, small solar system bodies, and planetary systems including thoseoutside our solar system, mainly by theoretical research and analysis of data obtained bytelescopes and spacecraft observations. (K. Ohtsuki, A. M. Nakamura)II. Division of Frontier Planetology
This division aims at cultivating aspirational persons pioneering frontier researches inplanetology in collaboration with national institutes of planetary and earth sciences.
(1) Experimental Planetary Science
We study the origin and evolution of planetary bodies by means of laboratory experiments
and planetary explorations. Our research interests are the effects of planetary collisions on
the variety of solar system bodies and the tectonics of icy satellites and cometary nuclei.
(M. Arakawa)(2) Marine Geodynamics
We conduct researches on the structure and evolution of the solid Earth using marine
geophysical methods. (N. Seama, H. Sugioka, H. Hirose)(3) Computational Planetology
We mainly study the formation and evolution of astronomical objects from the large scale
structure of the universe for planets by means of theoretical and computational approaches.
We also work on the research and development of numerical algorithms, software, andhardware. (J. Makino, T. Saitoh)III. Cooperative Division(1) Evolutionary History of the Planets and the Earth
We study the origin and evolution of solar system, and exoplanetary systems byastronomical observations (NAOJ), and the history of the Japanese Islands related to global
evolution of the Earth (JAMSTEC). (M. Obayashi, S. Miyazaki)(2) Applied Planetology
Japan has experienced natural disaster conditions brought by torrential rain, typhoons, andso on. The global warming is also an urgent issue. Thus, meteorology is an increasingly
important branch of the planetary science. By making use of various facilities of the
Meteorological Research Institute, we study the atmosphere close to the earth's surface andthe data assimilation and predictions of local heavy rainfalls. (H. Mouri, T. Kawabata)Those staff members indicated by *** are scheduled to retire at the end of March 2024.