Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Guide for Summer 2023 Application for Ph.D. Program
Admission Examination
for International Students to Enroll in October 2023

June 2023
University of Toyama

Admission Policies of Ph.D. Program of Graduate Schoolof Science and Engineering【Admission Policy】
Each major field in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Doctoral Course, University of
Toyama seeks students with the following characteristics.
<Advanced Mathematics and Human Mechanisms>

・Students who are full of curiosity about the relationship between natural / social environment and human

life, and who endeavor to actively enhance ability to pursue their own ends using broad insight andscholastic ability in their major field.
・Students who are full of curiosity about mathematical truth, and who endeavor to actively enhance ability
to pursue their own ends using flexible and logical thinking.
・Students who aim to actively do something to change the local and the global society.
<Nano and Functional Material Sciences>

Students who have basic knowledge about functional materials and who have inquiring mind about
research and development of Nano and Functional Material Sciences, such as creation of various
functional substances, analysis of physical properties, structure and reactivity, and the development of
manufacturing process in consideration of the global environment by making use of nanotechnology, and
who aim to contribute to society as a researcher or an advanced engineer.

<New Energy Science>

Students who have a broad outlook covering a baseline study concerning energy, development of newenergy, storage/transport/conversion of energy and geo-environment, and who, being highly professionalwith ability to pursue their own ends, willingly grapple with the forefront scheme of realizing asustainable society.

<Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences>

Students who have profound interest in each field of geoscience, biology and environmental scienceand who, with expert knowledge and applied skills obtained through their research, aim to be active
members of society.

【Basic Policy of Selection (types of admission and their evaluation)】<Special Admission for International Students>

Oral examination, interview and the submitted documents. Oral examination and interview are to
be given to know if a candidate has linguistic ability appropriate for doctoral level, and to know about
subjects of the selected educational field thesis and research plan after being admitted.

【Required Attributes and Abilities】<Fundamental Abilities>

To be willing to absorb knowledge from a wide range of academic fields centering around science andengineering and to have obtained the power of understanding, logical thinking and expression that aresupposed to be basic scholastic abilities of a student with a master's degree.

<Expert Knowledge >To have profound curiosity about the field of science and technology and to be willing to be an active
member of a society with expertise and its applied skills obtained through the research.

<Ethical Perspective >To be willing to contribute to the sound development of science and technology by voluntarily engaging
in research with a sense of responsibility as a member of a society, and ethical perspective.

<Creativity >To have flexible thinking power and willingness to endeavor to solve unknown or the forefront
problems in one's research in order to contribute to a local or the global society.

Contents
Admission Examination for International Students（for enrollment in October 2023）
1 . Quota…………………………………………………………………………………………

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2 . Eligibility for application ……………………………………………………………………

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3 . Selection methods ……………………………………………………………………………

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4 . Period of application …………………………………………………………………………

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5 . Application procedures ………………………………………………………………………

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6 . Print out the Examination Voucher and Examination Instructions ……………………………

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7 . Announcement of successful applicants ………………………………………………………

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8 . Admission procedures …………………………………………………………………………

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9 . Protection of personal information of an applicant for admission ……………………………

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10. Long-term curriculum program………………………………………………………………

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11. Cautions………………………………………………………………………………………

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12. Security Export Control………………………………………………………………………

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13. Curresponding about novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) …………………………… 12
Outlines of Ph.D. program of Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
University of Toyama………………………………………………………………………………

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Admission Examination for International Students（for enrollment in October 2023）
1. Quota
Major
Advanced Mathematics and Human Mechanisms
Nano and Functional Material Sciences
New Energy Science
Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences

Quota

Remarks

A few
A few
A few
A few

(Note) An applicant must consult the school of his/her major of interest in advance about his/her research plan.

2. Eligibility for application
・A person who does not have Japanese citizenship・A person who is qualif ied to stay in Japan for “Student” specif ied by the “the Immigration-Control and RefugeeRecognition Act” or a person who is expected to be able to change or obtain the qualif ication to stay in Japan for“Student” after being admitted to the Graduate School.
A person who meets the above requirements and corresponds to one of the following requirements(1) A person who has a Master’s degree or a professional degree (referring to a professional degree specif ied by Article
5-2 of Rules for Academic Degrees (No. 9 Ministerial Order from the Ministry of Education in 1953) based on theregulations specif ied in Article 104, Paragraph 1 of the School Education Act, hereinafter, the same) and a person
who is expected to receive the degree by Septmber 2023.
(2) A person who has received a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or professional degree in other countries and aperson who is expected to receive the degree by Septmber 2023.
(3) A person who has taken courses of correspondence education offered by a school in other countries or in Japan andreceived a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree or professional degree and a person who is expected to receive thedegree by Septmber 2023.
(4) A person who has completed the courses of an educational institution that is positioned in Japan as a school thatoffers courses for a foreign graduate school in the school education system of that country and is designatedseparately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and received a degree equivalent
to a Master’s degree or professional degree and a person who is expected to receive the degree by Septmber 2023.
(5) A person who holds or expects to obtain a Master’s degree or equivalent by the end of Septmber 2023, throughcourse completion at the United Nations University (hereinafter referred to as UNU) as prescribe in Article 1
paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures Incidental to Enforcement of the Agreement between the United
Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.72 of 1976), which wasestablished under the December 11, 1972 resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
(6) A person who has been recognized by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering as having academic
ability equal to or higher than that of a person holding a master’s degree after having completed required course
at the United Nations University or an educational institution in a foreign country described in (4) and passed theexamination or the equivalent examination that was prescribed in Article 16 paragraph 2 of the Rules on Graduate
Schools.
(※) For persons wishing to submit an application according to Applications Requirements (6), please enquire inadvance to Admission Off ice (Educational Affairs Division) of the school of Engineering and submit all application
documents required by the University of Toyama.
(7) A person who is designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Notif ication
No. 118 of the Ministry of Education in 1989).
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(8) A person who was recognized by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering to have the ability equal toor surpassing a person with a Master’s or professional degree through the individual examination for admission
qualif ication, and will be at least 24 years old by the time of admission.
(Note) As for certif ication of the eligibilities (7) and (8) for application, please see “(4) Filing for certif ication ofeligibility for application” of “5. Application procedures”.

3. Selection methods
Students eligible to enroll are selected based on the results of the oral examination, interview and submitted
documents. The examinees need not take a paper test.
(1) Oral examination and interview
The oral examination (including an exam in Japanese) is about subjects related to the student’s preferrededucation f ield, Master’s thesis, research plan after admission, etc.
(2) Date of examination (oral examination and interview)
Date

Subject for examination, etc.

Time

August 23

Arrival time

13:00

(Wednesday), 2023

Oral examination and interview

13:30 ～

Site for examination
School of Science/Engineering,
University of Toyama(Gofuku Campus)

Remarks* The location of the place of examination will be notified when the examination ticket is issued.

4. Period of application
July 18 (Tuesday), 2023 to July 24 (Monday), 2023 at 16:00
All documents required for application must be sent by registered express mail so that they arrive
no later than the application period. Please mail in plenty of time considering the postal situation.
Please note that applications arriving after the application period will not be accepted.
However, only registered express mail postmarked by July 23 (Sunday) will be accepted even if
it arrives after the application period.
Please note that we will not respond to inquiries as to whether or not the application envelopes
sent by registered express mail have been received (delivered) to the University. The applicant must
confirm the application in person using the "Mail Tracking Service" on the Japan Post website.

5. Application procedures

Applications must be submitted online only. The application procedure is completed bysending the required documents by registered express mail within the application period after theregistration and payment of the application fee on the Internet application site.
Please read the following "Online Application Procedure" carefully and follow the instructions.

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STEP 1
PrepareAccess theonlineapplication
websitePrepareSTEP 2Create anaccount on
My Page

STEP 3

Registerthe contentsof your
application

STEP 4

Pay theentrance
examination
fee

STEP 5

Printing
required
documents

Mailing
application
documents

STEP 6
Application
completed

Print youradmission
ticketsee page 7

Prepare a PC with an Internet connection and a printer, etc.
It may take time for the required documents* to be issued. Pleasestart preparing them early and ensure that you have them with you
before applying.

Certificate*Required Documents : An official transcript, data of your photo, etc.
For details, refer to page ● of the application guidelines.

Data of your photo

Access the Online Application Website
Access from theOnline Application
websiteor
the University
websitehttps://e-apply.jp/ds/toyama-gs/
https://www.u-toyama.ac.jp/

After completing registration on the Internet application site (STEP 2), the application is completed by paying theexamination fee (STEP 3), printing and mailing the required documents (STEP 4, STEP 5).
Please note that your application is not complete just by registering.
Online applications are available 24 hours a day.
However, application documents must arrive by 16:00 on the last day of the application period.
Please make sure to give yourself plenty of time when applying.

STEP

1

Create an Account on My Page
Enter the required information according to the instructions on the screen to create an account on My Page.
If you have already registered on My Page, proceed to STEP 4.

① If you are registering for the
first time, click
My Page Registration⑤ From the log-in screen, use
your registered e-mail address
and the default password you
received in step 4 and click② Register your e-mail addressand click on
Send an e-mail for
temporary registration⑥ Change your default password.

③ Click on thefrom
the user registration screen.
To the log-in page

*Configure your e-mail settings to receive
e-mails from the @e-apply.jp domain.

⑦ Enter your personal informationand clickNext

log-in－3－④ A default password and aregistration URL will be sent toyour registered e-mail address.

⑧ Confirm your personal
information and click
Register this information

* You can proceed to the application procedures by clicking on the
button only while applications are being accepted.

Apply⑨ Registration is complete. Click
To My Page

STEP

2

⑩ When the above page appears,
My Page registration is complete.

You cannot proceed from here onward during times outside the period.
Click on the

Log-out

button.

Register the Contents of Your Application
Make sure to check the procedures and important notices on the screen, and then enter the required fields
according to the instructions on the screen.

① After logging in to My Page,
click on the
button,Apply
and the registration page willappear.

② Select an entrance exam andconfirm the important notices.

③ Select the desired department,etc.

④ Upload a photo.

⑦ Your application is registered.

⑧ Payment methods for
examination fees.

Select Photo
Click on the
button to select a photo.

ple

sam

⑤ Enter your information
entrance (name, address, etc.).

⑥ Confirm the contents of yourapplication.
Application Form (sample)
Click on the
button to check your application form.

Pay
Click on the
button to proceed to the page where
you can pay your entrance
examination fee.

●Convenience stores●ATMs with Pay-easy●Online banking●Credit cards⑨ Document required for the application in PDF format(Sample)*This document can be printed out after the entrance examination fee is paid.

If you have selected “Convenience Stores” or “ATMS with Pay-easy” as your payment method, write down thepayment number, which will appear after the selection of a payment method, in the memo space below, and makethe payment at a convenience store or an ATM with Pay-easy within the designated payment deadline.

For LAWSON, MINISTOP, FamilyMart, ATMS with Pay-easy

For 7-ELEVEN

Customernumber memo
(11 digits)

Payment slip
numberMemo (13 digits)

Confirmation
number memo
(6 digits)

For Daily YAMAZAKI, Seicomart
Online payment
number by
Memo (11 digits)

Receiving agency
number (5 digits)

receiving agency number is
5 8 0 2 1 * Arequiredfor payment Pay-easy.

A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you after the application registration is completed. If you have restricted the reception ofe-mails, please allow e-mails from the sender (@e-apply.jp) to be received. *Please note that confirmation e-mails may be sorted
into your junk e-mail folder, etc.

Please be careful not to enter incorrect information, as the registered information cannot be changed or modified after theapplication registration is completed. However, if you have not yet paid the entrance examination fee, you can substantially modify
the information by re-registering using the correct information.
* Please note that if you have selected a credit card for the “Payment Method for the Entrance Examination Fee,” the payment will be completed
simultaneously with the registration for application.

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STEP

3

Pay the Entrance Examination Fee
Credit Card Payment

Online Banking Payment

You can select this method and make a payment when registering
your application.

【Accepted Credit Cards】
VISA, Master, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MUFG Card, DC Card, UFJ Card, NICOS Card

After registering your application, you will be
redirected to the page of each financial institution
from the current page. Please follow the instructions
on the screen to make the payment.
*For online payment, your bank account must be signed up forinternet banking.

The procedures are completed online.

Payment is completed upon registration.

Convenience Store Payment

Bank ATMs with Pay-easy

Payment at a convenience store can be made using the payment
number that will appear after you have registered the application
information.
●Payment can be madeat a cash register.

●Payment can be made using astore terminal.
Loppi

Payment can be made using thepayment number that will appear
after you have registered theapplication information at bankATMs with Pay-easy by following the
instructions on the ATM screen.
*Please check the “Payment Method Selection” screen to see
the banks that offer this payment method.

Multi-functional
copy machineEnter the required information following the instructions on the screen of each convenience store
terminal or ATM and confirm the details before paying the entrance examination fee.

Convenience Stores

Bank ATMs

7-ELEVEN

Daily YAMAZAKIYAMAZAKI DAILY STORELAWSONMINISTOP

FamilyMart

SeicomartATMs with
Pay-easy

Store cash register

Store cash register

Loppi

Multi-functional copy machineStore cash register

ATMS with Pay-easyTell the cashier thatyou want to make an"Internet Payment"

Tell the cashier thatyou want to make an"Online Payment".

Select “Those whohave a number”.

Select“Payment/Charge(Convenience Store
Payment/Charge)”.

Tell the cashier thatyou want to make an“Internet Payment”

Select “Tax and Fee
Payment,”. etc.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.
Tell the cashier the“online payment
number” (11 digits).

Enter the receiving
agency number“58021”.

Tell the cashier the"payment slip
number" (13 digits).

Tell the cashier the"online payment
number" (11 digits).

Select the“multi-payment
service”.

Enter the “customer
number (11 digits)”.

Pay the entrance examination fee
at the cash register.

Be sure to receive the receipt (receipt slip form).

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Enter the“confirmation number(6 digits)”.

Confirm the payment
information.

Confirm the payment
information.

Confirm the payment
information.

Bring the printed application ticket (acceptanceslip) to the cash register to pay the examination
fee in cash. Please pay at the cash register within
30 minutes after the application ticket(acceptance slip) is printed.

Pay the entrance
examination fee
at the cash register.

Be sure to receive the statement and receipt.

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Select “Cash” and“Cash Card” and pay
the entrance
examination fee.

Be sure to receive
the statement.

STEP

4

Printing required documents
Please log in from the "Confirm
Application/Print Application Form" buttonand print the application form and otherrequired documents in color on A4 paper.

Application form PDF (image)

STEP

5

Mailing application documents

Please note that your application is not complete just by registering.

Please send the documents required for the application by “Registered express mail" from the post officewindow during the application period.

■ Application Documents
One copy is required for each application registration.
Please refer to pages 8 to 9 of the university's application
guidelines to prepare the documents required for
application.
<Deadline for submission of application documents>

Post office window

Must arrive no later than 4:00 p.m.
July 24 (Monday), 2023

Address sheet※postmarked by July 23 (Sunday)

The mailing address for theapplication documents is automaticallyprinted on the address sheet.
Paste the address sheet on a commerciallyavailable square No. 2 envelope(240mm x 332mm)please.

Once received, the application fee and application documents will not be returned except
for reasons specified in the application guidelines.

< Application completed >We will not respond to any inquiries regarding acceptance by telephone or other means.

STEP

6

Print your admission ticket

see page 10

You will be able to print your admission ticket from the online
application site after the date of issuance of your admission ticket.
Please log in from the "Print Examination Ticket" button and print it.
Be sure to print the admission ticket in color on A4 paper and bringit with you on the day of the examination.

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(1) Advance preparation
Documents, etc.

Recommended
System Environmentst

Software neededfor downloading or printing PDF
files

E-mail address

Persoal photo

Printer

Square 2 envelope

summary
Use the following Web browser for Internet filing:・Microsoft Edge Latest edition
・Google Chrome Latest edition
・Mozilla Firefox Latest edition
・Apple Safari 8 or later* If you would use a tab function of a browser to simultaneously carry out
an application operation using more than one tab, there may be the case of
malfunction, such as, selected contents are taken over to other tabs. Pleaserefrain from simultaneously carrying out the application operation using morethan one tab.
If you want to go back to the previous screen, please use the "Return" button
displayed on the screen instead of the "Back" button of your browser.
* Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can be viewed, but since it is
not a recommended environment, it may not be displayed properly from someterminal screens. In addition, a printing function is required, so please use acomputer.
Adobe Reader is necessary to view or print the application form that is in a PDF
format. Please download the Adobe Reader software from the following website(free download). https://www.adobe.com/jp/
A valid email address is required for your application. Please be ready to provide
your email address when you start your online registration for application.
We recommend that you use an email address that can be used with a computerin order to print out the application form.
Also, please check your email settings to ensure that you receive emails from thefollowing domain: @e-apply.jp
Face photo data by the applicant in the application (jpeg, png, bitmap, or gif) isrequired.
In the upper body, no hat, front-facing, Please prepare a clear photograph taken
within 3 months prior to submission. File will be up to 10MB.
It should be noted that, if it is determined that it is not suitable as application
photos, there is a case to be re-submitted.
In order to output the application form and examination admission ticket (PDF),
print on A4 plain paper. You need a color printer that can be used with printing
paper (plain paper, PPC paper, OA common paper, copy paper, etc.) Please tomind.
Use a commercially available No. 2 square envelope (240 mm x 332 mm).
Please use the "address sheet" that is output when you print the admission
application form and paste it on the envelope.

(2) examination fee
30,000 yen.
Payment of the application fee will be made after completion of the registration of application details in STEP 2
on page 4 . Please apply through the university's "Internet Application Site (https://e-apply.jp/ds/toyama-gs/)" andpay the application fee after completing the applicant registration. Please confirm the method of payment of theexamination fee by referring to STEP 3, Payment of the Examination Fee, on page 5. After paying the application
fee, you will be able to print out the application form.
A separate handling fee is required for payment of the examination fee. The fee is to be paid by the payer.
In addition, there is a system of exemption from the examination fee for those affected by disasters. For more
information, please refer to the University's website.
Once the examination fee has been received, it will not be refunded for any reason, except in the following cases.
[1] Cases in which a refund of the examination fee may be requested and the amount of refund.

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(i) If you paid the application fee but did not apply to the University of Toyama (did not submit the application
documents, etc. or your application was not accepted) [Refund amount] 30,000 yen(ii) In case of double payment of the examination fee [Refund amount] 30,000 yen(iii) If you have paid a large amount of the examination fee [Refund amount] The amount you have paid inexcess of the examination fee
However, the recipient is responsible for the bank transfer fee when returning the loan.
[2] Method of claiming refund
Please fill out the attached "Written Claim for Return of Entrance Examination fee" and mail it to the University.
Send to: Accounting Division of Financial Department, University of Toyama 3190
Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama 930-8555
Tel: 076-445-6053(3) Application documents
Applicants must send the required documents in an envelope with an "address sheet" attached by registeredexpress mail.The required documents will be sent after the payment of the examination fee in STEP 3 on page 5 iscompleted.
① Documents to be printed from the Internet application site
Documents, etc.
[1] Application for admission

Please print out the application form in A4 size in color from the Internet
application site.
Printing is available after payment of the application fee.

[2] Address sheet

Please print out the application form in A4 size in color from the Internet
application site.
Attach it to a commercially available kakugata 2 envelope (240mm x
332mm) without peeling off.

[3] Pledge

Please print out the application in A4 size from the Internet application site.
See "12 Security Export Control" on page 12.

Be sure to check the printed information for errors.
② Documents to be prepared by applicants

1Documents

Remarks

Certif icate of (expected)
completion of Master’s degree ＊1,2

To be prepared by the head of the university (education department/
graduate course) from which the applicant graduated. However, a person
who completed (is expected to complete) an education department/graduate
course of the Graduate School of the University of Toyama is not required
to submit this document.

Certif icate of grade report of2
graduate school ＊1,2

To be prepared and strictly sealed by the head or dean of the education
department (graduate school head) of the university from which theapplicant graduated. The certif icate using forgery copy prevention paper is
not required to be strictly sealed.

Certif icate of grade report ofundergraduate school ＊1,2

To be prepared and strictly sealed by the head or dean of the university
from which the applicant graduated. The certif icate using forgery copy
prevention paper is not required to be strictly sealed.

3

4 Research plan

Please use the form designated by the University and f ill out a research planfor this School for Education in the form.

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Copy and abstract of dissertation
for Master’s degree ＊1

One copy of the dissertation and its abstract. However, for a person who
has not yet graduated, please describe the progress of the dissertation (within
2,000 characters in Japanese or 1,000 words in English in the designatedform).
If the applicant has a separate print of a related dissertation, academic
lecture, patent, etc., please attach a copy.

6

Certif icate of approval for taking
examination

Please choose a form. For a person who is enrolled in the Ph.D. programof another university or a person working in a public off ice or company,
please attach a certif icate of approval for taking an examination issued by
the head of the education school (graduate course) of that university or thehead of the division to which the applicant belongs.

7

Copy of the certif icate of residence For a foreigner who now lives in Japan, please attach a copy of thecertif icate of residence issued by the head of municipal government or a
(Foreigner residents only)
copy of both sides of the residence card.

5＊1

A person who corresponds to (7) or (8) eligibility for application and does not have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, thesubmission of “certif icate of completion of Master's degree,” “certif icate of grade report of graduate school,” “certif icate of grade
report of undergraduate school” and “copy and abstract of dissertation for Master’s degree” is not necessary.
＊2
Documents written in a foreign language other than English must be accompanied by documents translated into Japanese or
English.

(4) Filing for certif ication of eligibility for application① The scope specif ied in the “Eligibility for Application (7)” is a person who meets the following requirements: (a)and (e) or (b) and (e).
② The scope specif ied in the “Eligibility for Application (8)” is a person who meets the following requirements: (c)and (e) or (d) and (e).
(a) A person who has the experience of being engaged in research at a university, research institute, etc. for two
years or more after graduating from university.
(b) A person who has the experience of being engaged in research at a university, research institute, etc. for
two years or more after completing 16-years of courses in school education in a foreign country or after
completing 16-years of courses in school education in a foreign country by taking courses in Japan throughcorrespondence education offered by a school in that country.
(c) A person who graduated from a junior (two-year) college, technical college (specialized vocational highschool), special vocational school and other types of school or who has completed a Japanese school ofa foreign university, etc. and does not have a Master's degree, but has the experience of being engaged inresearch at a university, research institute, etc. or who has working experience in a science or technologyrelated f ield for two years or more and will be at least 24 years old by the time of admission.
(d) A person who has working experience in a science or technology-related f ield for two years or more after
graduating from university.
(e) A person who has a research achievement such as his or her book, scientif ic paper, scientif ic lecture, scientif ic
report, patent, etc. that is recognized to have the same or more value as the dissertation for a Master’s degree.
③ A person who applies based on the “Eligibility for Application (7) or (8)” is subject to preliminary review for
eligibility. Please gather the following documents and submit them to the Admission Off ice (Educational Affairs
Division) of the School of Engineering of the University of Toyama by 4:00 p.m. on June 30 (Friday), 2023.
When the documents are mailed, they must be received by the above deadline.
・Graduate certif icate
・Grade report from the applicant's highest level of schooling(prepared and strictly sealed by the head or dean of the school from which the applicant graduated)
・Review report for certif ication of eligibility for application for admission examination(The University of Toyama’s designated form)・Research and working report of achievement (The University of Toyama’s designated form)
・Separate copies of research/scientif ic papers, etc.
The review results shall be notif ied by July 7 (Friday), 2023 approximately. A person who is certif ied must－9－

complete the application procedures within the designated period.
(5) Preliminary consultation for a physically-handicapped applicant
Because a physically-handicapped applicant may need special consideration when taking an examination or
attending the university, please consult the Admission Off ice (Educational Affairs Division) of the School ofEngineering of the university prior to the application.
During the consultation, we may ask for the submission of a document describing the following matters and adoctor’s certif icate.
・Type and severity of disability
・Matters for which the applicant requests special consideration when taking an exam
・Matters for which the applicant requests special consideration when attending the university
・Situation of daily living and other matters that can be referred to① Deadline for consultation: June 30 (Friday), 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
② Contact: Admission Off ice (Educational Affairs Division) of the School of Engineering
University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama 930-8555, Japan
Tel: 076-445-6399 (Int'l calls:+81-76-445-6399)

6. Print out the Examination Voucher and Examination Instructions(1) The examination voucher will be available for printing on the Internet application site after the date of issuance ofthe voucher after the University receives the application documents sent by the applicant. When the examination
voucher is ready to be printed, we will notify the applicant's e-mail address registered at the time of Internet
application.
Date of Issue of Examination Voucher, etc. (Note) August 4, 2023 (Friday) 3:00 p.m. (tentative)(Note) The date of issuance of examination vouchers is tentative and may be subject to change.
(2) Log in to My Page from "Login" on the Internet application site. In order to log in, you will need [your email
address and the password you set yourself].
(3) After log in, please download the examination voucher. Please print out the examination voucher in color on
A4 paper and bring it with you on the day of the examination. Please be sure to read the "Precautions for the
Examination" printed with the examination voucher. Please be sure to read them carefully before taking theexamination.

Precautions(1) After printing the examination voucher, be sure to check the information on it. If the information is different fromwhat you registered for the application, please contact Admission Office (Educational Affairs Division) of the
School of Engineering as soon as possible.
Also, be sure to check that the examination number on the computer screen and the number on the printed
examination voucher match.
(2) Even if you do not receive an e-mail, please log in to the Internet application site and print out the examination
voucher and instructions for the examination.
(3) The number you receive when you register your application online is not your examination number. Please be
sure to bring your examination voucher with you on the day of the examination, as you will not be allowed to takethe examination using your reception number.
(4) On the day of the examination, it is not acceptable to present the examination voucher by displaying it on thescreen of a smartphone or other such device. Be sure to bring the printed examination voucher and keep it in a safe
place after the examination.

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7. Announcement of successful applicants
The identif ication numbers of successful applicants shall be posted in front of the gate of Education and Research
Building in the School of Engineering, University of Toyama (Gofuku Campus) at 4:00 p.m. on September 1 (Friday),
2023 and the successful applicants shall be notif ied separately.
The University will not respond to any inquiry about the qualif ication status by phone, fax, etc.

8. Admission procedures
The admission procedures shall be as follows, but the successful applicants will be notif ied of the details individually.
(1) Deadline for admission procedures(for enroll in October 2023) September 15 (Friday) 2023 (subject to change)(2) Expenses required for admission procedures① Enrollment fee: 282,000 Japanese yen (subject to change)
However, if a student is expected to complete each education school (graduate Master's program) of ouruniversity and corresponds to the following, he or she does not have to pay the entrance examination fee.
〇 When a person who is expected to complete the graduate school of our university in September 2023 applies
for admission in October 2023
The above admission fee is the scheduled amount. If the admission fee is revised at the time of admission, a
new admission fee will be applicable from the time of revision.
② Other expenses such as disaster and injury insurance for students, and education and research fees will be
required separately.
(Notes)1. The tuition may be paid after admission. The exact amount of the fees of academic year 2023 and detailed
method of payment will be explained at the time of the admission procedures. The tuition of academic year
2023 was 535,800 Japanese yen.
2. The paid admission fee can not be refunded for any reason.
3. If he or she has diff iculty arranging the payment of the admission fee and tuition, the successful applicant
may be exempted or his/her payment postponed. The successful applicant may apply for a scholarship loan
from organizations such as the Japan Student Services Organization.
(3) Caution
If a person does not complete the admission procedures by the deadlines, he or she will be considered to havewithdrawn from admission.

9. Protection of personal information of an applicant for admission
The personal information possessed by the University shall be handled based on the “Act on the Protection of
Personal Information.” and “University of Toyama Rules for Protection of Personal Information.”(1) The names, addresses and other personal information of applicants learned at the time of application shall be used
for ① selection of students to be enrolled (application processing, implementation of selection), ② announcementof successful applicants, ③ admission procedures, ④ survey/study in the selection method of enrolled students,and ⑤ operations associated with these purposes.
(2) Among the personal information learned at the time of application, only the information of those who completed
the procedures for admission to our university shall be used for post-admission operations related to ① educational
instruction (school registry, attending instruction, etc.), ② student support (health management, application fortuition waiver/scholarship, career support, etc.), ③ collection of tuition, and ④ statistical survey and data analysis.
(3) Only the applicant ID numbers, names and addresses of successful applicants may be used for contact with theorganizations associated with the university, alumni association and co-op. Note: If a successful applicant does
not wish to have any contact with the above organizations, please inform the Admission Off ice (Educational
Affairs Division) of the School of Engineering to that effect.
(4) In the use of personal information for various types of operations, some of the operations may be conducted by a

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vendor contracted with the relevant operations from our university (hereinafter referred to as “contractor”). Whencontracting the operations, all or part of the personal information learned shall be provided to the contractor
within the limit necessary to perform the contracted operations. We supervise the use of information to ensurecompliance with conf identiality.

10. Long-term curriculum program
A long-term curriculum program is a program intended for those who cannot complete the curriculum under the
standard course term because the curriculum hours for classes and research instruction are limited due to reasons suchas they are working (full-time) and they intend to complete educational courses in a planned manner during a certain
period longer than the standard course term. In our Ph.D. program, the student's school days are accepted up to a totalof 6 years. If permitted at the time of admission, the total amount of tuition to be paid in the standard course term (3years) can be paid evenly for each school term during the period accepted as a long-term curriculum period.
* Details, including the method of application for this program, shall be notif ied to applicants when the documents foradmission procedures are sent.
* Please note that not every applicant is necessarily permitted to enter this program.

11. Cautions(1) If there are any defects in the application documents, the application may not be accepted.
(2) If there is a shortage in the entrance examination fee payment, the application shall not be accepted.
(3) Any change in the documents after completing the admission procedures shall not be accepted.
(4) The application documents, etc. once accepted shall not be returned for any reason.
(5) Be sure to bring the examinee ID card when taking the examination.
(6) If any fact that is different from the description in the submitted documents is found, even after acceptance ofadmission, the admission of a successful applicant may be cancelled.
(7) Please forward any inquiry about the application or other matters to the following address.
Admission Off ice (Educational Affairs Division) of the School of Engineering
University of Toyama
3190 Gofuku, Toyama City, Toyama 930-8555, Japan
Tel: 076-445-6399 (Int'l calls:+81-76-445-6399)

12. Security Export Control
The University of Toyama has established the "University of Toyama Security Export Control Regulations" basedon the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", and conducts strict screening for security export control in theperspective of providing technology and export of research equipment and materials. If applicants who fall under anyof the regulated items, you may not be able to get the permission to enroll, and receive the desired education at theuniversity. There may be restrictions on your desired research activities.
For more information, please visit the University website.
[Reference] "University of Toyama Security Export Control Regulations"
URL http://www3.u-toyama.ac.jp/soumu/kisoku/pdf/0110401.pdf

13. Corresponding about novel coronavirus infection（COVID-19）
The contents of these guidelines for recruiment of students may be changed in light of the spread of the novel
coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
Please be sure to obtain the latest information from the following website.
http://www.gse.u-toyama.ac.jp/admission/－ 12 －

Enrollment in October 2023
Outlines of Ph.D. Program of Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
University of Toyama
The Ph.D. Program of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering is composed of four majors; Advanced
Mathematics and Human Mechanisms, Nano and Functional Material Sciences, New Energy Science and Earth, Lifeand Environmental Sciences. The outlines of these majors are shown below.
Supervisors with asterisk (*1) are scheduled to retire in March 2025.
Supervisors with asterisk (*2) are scheduled to retire in March 2026.

(1) Advanced Mathematics and Human Mechanisms
In the midst of the rapid development of the advanced information society, further improvement should be madefor all the people to live safely and comfortably without suffering from arising problems such as aging of population.
In order to meet such social demands, we teach mathematics, electrical engineering, information engineering, andmechanical engineering and educate advanced research engineers who can play pivotal roles in their specialized
fields including design of various mechanical equipment the computers for controlling the equipment, developmentof advanced information/communication systems, and computational science for promoting affluence and wealth of
our lives through human engineering based on the system analysis of the biological mechanisms.
Educational fieldBasic computerengineering

Computerapplications
engineering

Bio-medical
informatics

Education and Research
We conduct education and research on softwaredevelopment for practical use of computers,
analysis and development of algorithms for
useful software and advanced signal processing
analysis in computer systems.

Supervisors
Prof.
Shigeki Hirobayashi

Advanced signal
processing

Associate Prof.
Tadanobu Misawa

Advanced machinelearning

We conduct education and research on humanand traffic flow measurement for industrial
applications using information sensing
technology, human well being measurement
technology using smart devices, QoE of Prof.
multimedia applications/services, intellectual Yuukou Horita
image processing for ITS, energy management
system using IoT devices, construction DX
technology.
We conduct education and research on visual
information processing engineering, emotional
information processing engineering, sensing
and imaging technologies, signal and image
processing, pattern recognition, color engineering,evaluation and analysis of CG/3-D visible images,
optical and visual environment engineering,traffic visual environment engineering, urban
landscape lighting, the hot issues of developmentof universal design for elderly persons and people
with synesthesia, visual neurophysiology, neuralcomputing, synaptic plasticity, bioinformatics,
evaluation of human cognition and social
interaction and development of hardware andsoftware for image information processing
inspired by intriguing human sensory information
processing mechanisms.

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Related lectures

Advanced image
communication

Prof.
Hideyuki Hasegawa

Advanced medical
information sensing

Prof.
Takashi Katagiri

Advancedcomputational
biophotonics

Prof.
Toshihide Tabata

Advanced biologicalinformation processing

Prof.
Takayuki Nozawa

Advanced cognitive
interaction

Associate Prof.
Mamoru Takamatsu

Advanced emotional
processing formationengineering

Associate Prof.
Yusuke Oshima

Advanced clinicalinformatics engineering

Associate Prof.
Ryo Nagaoka

Advanced medical
ultrasonic measurement

We conduct education and research on
information communication and transmission
with high-speed optical, wireless, wired
systems including system design, network
Superhighanalysis, optical and electromagnetic
frequency andsimulations, signal processing. Furthermore,
optical information we conduct education and research on mobiletransmission
communication systems, regarding multipath
engineering
radio propagation, adaptive signal processing
using array antennas, visualization using
millimeter and terahertz electromagnetic
waves.

Artificial
intelligence

Bio-informationengineering

Associate Prof.
Tatsuo Nozokido

Advanced superhighfrequency engineering

Associate Prof.
Masafumi Fujii

Advanced FDTD
analysis

Associate Prof.
Kazuhiro Honda

Advanced radio wave
propagation

We conduct education and research on thedesign, analysis, and evaluation of various
artificial intelligent methodologies, including
the artificial neural networks which are
inspired by the human brain’s architecture andinformation processing mechanisms, the deep Prof.
learning which is able to learn by itself, particle Shangce Gao
swarm optimization, ant colony optimization,
error back-propagation method, genetic
algorithm, evolutionary strategy, and othermachine learning technologies
We conduct education and research which
promote design and development of the methodof measuring biological information and the Prof.
method of analyzing biological information for Kazuki Nakajima
estimating a biological state.

We conduct education and research on computerscirnce, intelligent alorithms, intelligent control, Associate Prof.
robotics, plasma simulations, medical robotics Hideki Toda
Intelligent systems system, pre-disease science and rehabilitation
systems.
Associate Prof.
Takayuki Haruki

Mathematicalanalysis

In order to respond to the rapid development ofstate-of-the-art technologies such as computersand communication technologies, we actively
conduct research on information mathematicalscience from a position to analyze themathematical models and mathematical rules
underlying them, and conduct education on
representation theory, nonlinear analysis andstochastic process. We also aim to cultivate
experts with the ability to analyze mathematicalphenomena making full use of computers; such
experts would be able to perform research anddevelopment that are necessary for runningadvanced information of the science andtechnology society.

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Advancedcomputational
intelligence

Advanced
bio-instrumentationengineering
Biosignal measurement
and processing for
robot application
Advanced plasma
physics

Prof.
Hiroyuki Yamane

Advanced
representation theory

Prof.
Masato Kikuchi

Advanced stochastic
processProf.
Keiichi Ueda

Advancedcomputational
mathematics

Associate Prof.
Hideo Deguchi

Advancedmathematicalphenomenal analysis

Associate Prof.
Masakazu Akiyama

Advanced mathematicalsciences based onmodeling and analysis

Solid mechanics

On the basis of mechanics such as studies
on the strength of materials, computational
mechanics, and experimental mechanics,
we perform education and research on thestrength of new materials, their combinedmaterials, and functional materials. We also
carry out mechanical evaluation of machine,components, and structures.

We conduct education and research onprocessing systems that not only improve thelevel of processing technologies and processing
quality but also respond to super precision
Material processing and miniaturization by developing processing
methods of new materials with multiple
functions and unveiling their processing
mechanisms.
The functions of high-speed, high-precisionand complex systems range from non-bio tobio functions and have become subdivided.
We conduct education and research to developelements and systems for measurement.
We also focus on control systems that canefficiently deal with high functionalization andmulti-functionalization as well as establishmentof the theories.

Prof.
Katsuyuki Kida

Advanced solid
Mechanics

Associate Prof.
Koshiro Mizobe

Advanced fracture
mechanics

Prof.
Tomomi Shiratori

Advanced plasticity
process

Lecturer
Noboru Takano

Advanced
microfabrication

Prof.
Tohru Sasaki

Advancedmeasurement system

Prof.
Kenji Hirata

Decentralized andcooperative control
systems

Prof.
Yoshiyuki Matsumura

Advanced intelligent
systemAssociate Prof.
Kenji Terabayashi

Advanced image
measurement systems

Associate Prof.
Toshiyuki Yasuda

Advanced swarm
systems

Lecturer
Masahiro Sekimoto

Advanced robot
dynamics and control
theoryProf.
Noriyasu Oguma

Advanced mechanicalengineering design for
special environments

Associate Prof.
Koichi KasabaStrength andproperties of advanced
functional materials

Associate Prof.
Kenichi Masuda

Advanced nonlinear
structural analysis

Function control
engineering

Strength andfracture ofengineering
materials

We conduct education and research on
establishment of optimal and safe design
methods for mechanical components andstructures. We also focus on creation andapplication of new functional materials
through understanding the strength andfracture mechanisms of engineering materials,
establishment of database for material
properties, and reliability analysis.

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Mathematicalstructural science

Quantum
information

We conduct education and research on thebasic theory of mathematical science that
supports the society depending on the complex
and advanced science and technology, search
for reliability in a comprehensive manner, andexplore methods of mathematical analysis
for mathematical phenomena. We also aim tocultivate specialists who excel in mathematicalthinking and logic-composing by deepening
their ability to analyze mathematical structures.

Prof.
Keiko Fujita

Advanced complex
analysisProf.
Yasuhiro Fujita ＊1

Advanced nonlinear
mathematics

Prof.
Setsuo Nagai ＊2

Advanced differential
geometry

Prof.
Takashi Koda

Advanced geometry

Associate Prof.
Tatsuya Kawabe

Advanced theory ofgeometric structures

Associate Prof.
Iwao Kimura

Advanced number
theoryWe are working on quantum information theory
where application of quantum mechanics offers
revolutionary improvements to information
processing. Our interest includes proposal Prof.
of quantum cryptgraphic protocols and side- Kiyoshi Tamaki
channel attacks against them, security analysesof quantum protocols, and analyses of quantum
repeaters.

We conduct education and research on signal
processing for sensing using communication
Optical information signal waves, high-resolution mapping and Lecturer
communication
imaging technology using communication Takuma Watanabeengineering
signal waves, and sensing using communication
signal waves in networks.

Advanced quantum
information processing

Advanced information
communication system(2) Nano and Functional Material Sciences
When materials science and engineering are coupled with nano-science, the combination forms a cornerstone ofmodern science and technology. This major provides the education and research studies ranging from pure to appliedscience and concerns the characterization, design, and synthesis of various classes of materials and their subsequentdevelopment into new functional materials. Studies can range to include metals and alloys, organic and inorganic
semiconductors, magnetic and dielectric substances, and bioactive natural products. The program of study is designed
to cultivate creative scientists and engineers with the ability to develop new types of substances through innovative
application of their learned knowledge. This includes an understanding of the material's properties and structure atvarious length scales down to the atomic level.
Educational field

Molecular
mechanicalengineering

Education and Research
Supervisors
We conduct education and research on molecular
dynamics and quantum mechanics for new Prof.
materials as well as on the evaluation of Takeshi Seta
mechanical function and performance ofmolecular devices including electronic ones.

Related lectures
Advanced
Computational
Thermo-Fluid
Dynamics

Advanced nanoLecturer
Tatiana N. Zolotoukhina dynamics－ 16 －

Synthetic organic
chemistry

We conduct education and research on thedesign and synthesis of novel extended pi- Prof.
conjugated systems, their application to Naoto Hayashi
supramolecular functional materials, thedevelopment of novel organic reactions,and their applications to the synthesis of
biologically active natural compounds.
Associate Prof.
Masahiro Miyazawa ＊2

Lecturer
Hajime Yokoyama

Synthetic
coordination
chemistry

We conduct education and research on synthesis,
structures, and physical and chemical properties Prof.
of mono- to multi-nuclear coordination Kiyoshi Tsuge
compounds with various properties including
luminescence, redox activity, and response toexternal stimuli.
Associate Prof.
Hideki Ohtsu

We conduct education and research on the
preparation, characterization and physical
Synthetic inorganic properties of molecular solid state systems Associate Prof.
based on organic, inorganic and organometallic Akira Miyazaki
chemistry
molecules which exhibit novel functions suchas electrical conductivity and magnetism.

Structural solution
chemistry

Education and research are conducted on
the structure and reactivity of metal ions,complexes, and nano-aggregates in solution Associate Prof.
under laser-induced and far-from-equilibrium Honoh Suzuki
conditions for medical, pharmaceutical, andphotonic applications.

We aim to solve energy and environmental
problems for the foundation of a futuresociety by making full use of knowledge
about catalytic chemistry, chemical reactionengineering, and molecular dynamics. Our
study focuses on advanced application of
Molecular reaction
resources such as biomass and optics, as wellengineering
as chemical reaction and chemical engineering
processes that pose low environmental burdens.
It also explores nano-materials with novel
functions.

Advanced lectures on
synthetic organic
chemistry
Advanced synthetic
natural products
chemistry

Advanced synthetic
coordination chemistry

Advanced functional
coordination chemistry

Advanced propertiesof molecular solid statematerials

Advanced structural
solution chemistry

Prof.
Noritatsu Tsubaki

Advanced catalysis
engineering

Associate Prof.
Guohui Yang

Advanced energy andmaterial chemistry

Education and research are conducted on
separation and preconcentration of traceelements using coprecipitation, solid-phase
Environmental and extraction, and liquid-liquid extraction Prof.
analytical chemistry techniques. They are also conducted on Shigehiro Kagaya
environmental and analytical application of theseparation and preconcentration techniques.

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Advanced organic
nano science

Advanced separation
science for traceelement

Materials sciencefor electronic
devices

We conduct education and research on
the nanodevices, MEMS (Micro Electro
Mechanical Systems) and their integrated
circuits, and the growth and characterizationof semiconductor heteroepitaxial films.
Crystal structure and dielectric properties offerroelectric single crystals, ceramics, and thinfilm are also studied.

We conduct education and research in theevaluation of electro-optical properties oforganic electronic materials, alignment
Organic
control of organic molecules, nano-patterning
optoelectronic
devices engineering technology, organic-based quantum photon
computing, and application of electro-optic
devices using organic semiconductors.

Condensed matterphysics

Particle design
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Material design

We conduct education and research tocomprehensively understand the structuresand properties of condensed matters in asystematic manner and from basic viewpoints.
The structures and properties of nanoparticles
and disordered system are studied. Magnetic,
electrical, thermal and superconductive
properties of strongly correlated electron
systems at low temperatures are also studied.

We conduct education and research on particle
design for creation of high-functional new
materials accompanied by generation offine powder and advanced technologies fordevelopment and design of their industrial
manufacturing process.
We perform education and research on therelationship between electronic/atomic
structure of materials and their mechanical/
physical properties. Emphasis isplaced on the understanding deformation
mechanism via advanced deformation
method and the development of new
functions via micro/nano-structure control,
surface modification, or control of phasetransformation/precipitation with metallic,ceramic, magnetic and superconducting
materials. Electron microscopy, computational
analysis and experimental techniques forphysical transport properties will be introduced
to proceed with the education and researches.

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Prof.
Koichi Maezawa ＊1

Advanced
semiconductor device

Prof.
Masayuki Mori

Advanced
semiconductor thinfilm technology

Associate Prof.
Toshio Kikuta

Ferroelectric devices

Prof.
Hiroyuki Okada ＊2

Advanced organicbased quantum photon
computingProf.
Shigeki Naka

Advanced organic
electronic device

Prof.
Tomohiko Kuwai

Advancedcondensed-materphysics

Prof.
Hiroyuki Ikemoto

Physics of disorderedsystemAssociate Prof.
Takashi Tayama

Advanced
low temperaturephysics

Associate Prof.
Keisuke Hatada

Theory andcomputation forsynchrotron radiation
spectroscopy

Associate Prof.
Taketoshi Kurooka

Advanced process
analysis

Prof.
Kenji Matsuda

Advanced nanomaterial structural
analysis

Prof.
Norio Nunomura

Advancedcomputational
materials modelingProf.
Takuya Ishimoto

Advanced biomaterials
engineering

Associate Prof.
Takahiro Namiki

Transport properties ofadvanced materials

Associate Prof.
Seungwon Lee

Advanced strength ofmaterials

We conduct education and research mainlyon the basic and applied study of various
processes of material chemistry such as theMaterial chemistry smelting and purification of metallic materials
and functional inorganic materials and on thefields of surface modification and surfacefunction of inorganic materials.

Material process

Photofunctional
Material

Various theories and technologies have been
established in the creation and application
processes of excellent new materials andfunctional materials, and in the molding of
metals. Education and research are conductedon the industrial application of molecularfunctional materials.

Prof.
Hideki Ono

Advanced refining
engineering ofmaterials

Associate Prof.
Advanced chemical
Masahiko Hatakeyama analysis
Prof.
Interface science andToshiya Shibayanagi ＊2 engineeringProf.
Atsushi Saiki ＊2

Advanced inorganic
material function
controlProf.
Seiji Saikawa

Advanced material
forming andengineeringProf.
Tetsuo Aida

Advanced material
manufacturing andplasticity theory

Education and research are conducted into thedesign and synthesis of new photofunctional
materials based on surface-modified
nanomaterials that enable hybridization withProf.
organic or inorganic materials so that they
Yutaka Takaguchi
can be used in the development of artificial
photosynthesis systems and applications in thefield of nanomedicine.

Advancedphotofunctional
material(3) New Energy Science
While energy is indispensable for the survival of the human race, fossil fuel such as oil and coal is facing the greatest
crisis of depletion. Therefore, the search for new sustainable energy resources and efficient use of energy is essential. In
New Energy Science major, studies on the development and efficient use of energy such as electric energy, mechanicalenergy, heat energy, chemical energy and fusion energy are conducted. This includes the search for fundamental physics
of the existence of substances, space-time and energy; analysis of molecular energy using highly sensitive precisionlaser spectroscopy and microwave spectroscopy; condensed molecular material chemistry such as high-functional
catalytic chemistry, polymer chemistry, coordination chemistry, and dynamics of material exchange; hydrogen isotope
science including tritium, basic science and material development for fusion; dynamics of terrestrial evolution andformation of underground resources.
Educational field

Electric energy
system

Education and Research
On the basis of high efficient power conversion
and high voltage/current technologies, we
conduct education and research on linear
motor and actuator, magnetic levitation,
magnetic bearing, power electronics, renewableenergy utilization , pulsed power, high power
pulsed particle beam, atmospheric pressureand high density plasma, and observation andprojection of lightning discharge.

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Supervisors

Related lectures

Prof.
Hiroaki Ito

High voltage and highcurrent technology

Prof.
Takahisa Ohji

Advanced
electromagnetic
engineering

Associate Prof.
Kenji Amei

Advanced power
conversion
engineeringOur research in fluid and thermal sciences has
both fundamental and applied studies in energy Prof.
conversion, heat and mass transport, and Seiichiro Izawa
technologies for their usage. Basic research
efforts in energy systems include multiphaseflows, coherent turbulent structure, andLecturer
Thermofluid system bioengineering.
Atsushi Kase

Lecturer
Daisuke Watanabe

Transfer
phenomenon
systemEnergy material
basic science

Molecular energy
basic science

We conduct education and research on transportphenomena of momentum, heat and mass
occurring in industrial manufacturing processes
such as polymer coating and alloy casting,aiming to develop mathematical models for
simulation of unit operations constituting a Associate Prof.
process, methods for optimization of operating Masamichi Yoshidaconditions, and technologies for saving energy
and cost.

We conduct wide-ranging education andresearch about what is a basic material,
what kind of forces are working between Prof.
the materials, how the Universe has been Takeshi Kurimoto ＊1
formed and developed and what mathematicalexpressions are appropriate for ultimate
theories of material, time and space.

We conduct education and research toidentify molecular spectra and to deriveprecise molecular structures. These areimportant for physical chemistry, astronomy
and environmental science by using laser
and microwave spectroscopy. Techniques oftrapping and cooling of atoms and molecules
are also investigated and are applied todetermine the precise frequencies and to verify
the parameters of fundamental physics. We
are also developing KAGRA, gravitational
wave detector at Kamioka (Gifu prefecture),
especially, technologies related with laser andmirror.

Turbulent flow andtransport

Advanced applied
fluid engineering

Advanced applied
fluid engineering

Theory of transportphenomena

Advanced fundamental
substance energy
Advanced particle
cosmology

Associate Prof.
Mitsuru Kakizaki

Advanced relativistic
cosmology

Prof.
Yoshiki Moriwaki

Advanced quantum
electronics

Prof.
Kaori Kobayashi

Advanced microwave
molecular
spectroscopy

Associate Prof.
Katsunari Enomoto

Advanced molecular
spectroscopy

Associate Prof.
Advanced gravitational
Kazuhiro Yamamoto wave physics－ 20 －

We conduct education and research on photofunction for conversion of light to chemicaland electric energy using transition-metal
complexes containing heavy metal ions. Thisis performed by elucidating their geometricalchanges and reaction dynamics in photoexcited
Basic chemistry of states and by constructing theoretical models
for the photo-functional mechanism.
light energy
We conduct education and research on photoconversion
functional materials for conversion of lightto chemical and electric energy using metaland semiconductor nanomaterials. This isperformed by designing and fabricating thenanomaterials and by developing their new
functions.
We conduct education and research on thephysicochemical properties of hydrogenisotopes and the development of functional
materials for safe and efficient utilization ofhydrogen isotopes as fuels of fusion reactors
and hydrogen energy systems. Our research
topics are in an interdisciplinary field thatcovers materials science, physical chemistry,
nuclear fusion engineering, and hydrogenenergy engineering.
Energyenvironment
science

We conduct education and research forunveiling the origins of underground resources
and changes in the global environment
during 4.6 billion years of the Earth history.
The primary targets of our study are solid
substances that record the Earth history such
Geosphere material as minerals, rocks, and sedimentary strata.
system science
From the targets, we explore the material
cycle, chemical reaction, heat history, andenvironmental changes of the Earth from its
birth to the present on the basis of accurate age
dating.

Prof.
Koichi Nozaki ＊2

Lecturer
Munetaka Iwamura

Advancedphotophysicalchemistry
Advancedtransition-metal
photochemistry

Lecturer
Hiroyasu Nishi

Advanced photofunctional materials
chemistryProf.
Takayuki Abe

Advanced hydrogenenergy materials

Prof.
Yuji Hatano

Advanced fusionmaterials

Visiting Prof.
Mitsutaka Isobe

Safety and environmental
research of nuclear fusion

Visiting Associate
Prof.
Atsushi Ito

Fusion and plasma
science andengineering

Associate Prof.
Masanori Hara

Advanced lecture formeasurement anddetection of radiation

Associate Prof.
Hidehisa Hagiwara

Energy conversion
engineering

Lecturer
Akira Taguchi

Advanced catalytictransformation

Assistant Prof.
Satoshi Akamaru

Advanced inorganic
functional materials

Prof.
Shigeru Otoh ＊1

Advanced historicalgeologyProf.
Yasuo Ishizaki

Advanced volcanology

Prof.
Shin-ichi Sano

Earth and life history

Associate Prof.
Kenji Kashiwagi

Advanced stratigraphy

Associate Prof.
Ken-ichi Yasue

Advanced neotectonics(4) Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences
In this major, we focus our education and research on the schemes in the past, present and future of the Earth’s
environment that consists of hydrosphere, geosphere (atmosphere, lithosphere, etc.) and biosphere. Our education andresearch also include the interactions of each sphere, and cultivation of human resources that have interdisciplinary－ 21 －

knowledge and thinking. In terms of life science, more specifically, we conduct education and research not only on thediversity of structure, behavior and evolution of organisms in the Earth’s environment, but also on the mechanisms ofregulation of gene expression. On the basis of the knowledge obtained from these studies, our research and education
areas cover (1) genetic engineering aiming at industrial production of useful materials, (2) analysis of the relationshipbetween biological functions and the internal and external environment, (3) conservation and restoration of theenvironment using chemical and biological methods, (4) changes in the crustal structure, (5) projection of natural
disaster, and (6) disaster-prevention technologies. In addition, we also aim at promotion of research exchange between
different fields.
Educational field

Education and Research
Education and research are conducted on
adaptive significance of biological rhythms andsleep system, endocrine system, and behavioral
Regulatory biology system of an individual organism or populationin changing external environments.

Life information
science

Living structurescience

We conduct education and research on
molecular mechanisms of cell differentiationand organ development in higher plants,
structure, and expression of plant genome. The
perception and transduction of environmental
signals such as light and hormones are alsostudied.
We analyze various processes in the biologicaldevelopments, morphogenesis, structuralfeatures, phylogenetic relationships, diversity,
behavioral ecology and evolution throughcomparative study in living structures.
Thus, we conduct education and research tounderstand the fundamental principles andrules.

Hokuriku area has been suffering from various
natural disasters: heavy snow fall, winterthunderstorm, storm surge, earthquakes, etc. In
order to mitigate the damage by such disasters,
our research advances our understandingof the dynamics of the Earth’s atmosphere,hydrosphere and lithosphere. This major isalso committed to providing students withthe opportunities to apply their research toDisaster prevention problems in local communities.
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Supervisors

Related lectures

Prof.
Advanced sleep
Takatoshi Mochizuki physiology
Lecturer
Norifumi Konno

Advancedendocrinology

LecturerTomoya Nakamachi

Advancedbehavioral physiology

Prof.
Tatsuya Wakasugi ＊2

Organellar molecularbiologyProf.
Ichirou Karahara

Advanced plantdevelopmental biology

Lecturer
Masayuki Yamamoto

Advanced plant
molecular genetics

Associate Prof.
Yuji Yamazaki

Advanced
evolutionary ecology

Associate Prof.
Kiyoto Maekawa

Advanced
evolutionary
developmental biology

Associate Prof.
Tsutomu Tsuchida

Advanced biology ofsymbiosis

Prof.
Tohru Watanabe

Advanced physics ofthe Earth’s interiorProf.
Kazuaki Yasunaga

Advanced dynamic
meteorology

Prof.
Kazuma Aoki

Atmosphericradiation

Prof.
Konosuke Sugiura

Advanced cryospherescienceProf.
Bunmei Taguchi

Advanced ocean andclimate dynamics

Prof.
Masahiro Hori

Advanced remotesensing

Associate Prof.
Wataru Shimada

Advanced snow andice science

Associate Prof.
Atsushi Hamada

Advanced atmosphericphysics

Earth systems
science

We conduct geological and geophysical field
investigations, computational analyses, andlaboratory experiments of rocks and sediments,
mainly with paleomagnetic and rock-magnetic
methods, in order to clarify internal structures
and their evolution in the solid Earth, andtectonic movements and environmental
changes though geologic time in the Earthsystem. We aim to develop talented people who
understand complex interaction among various
components of the Earth system.

Our group focuses on exploring techniquesfrom chemical approaches in solving andclarifying environmental problems. For
example, we are developing simple andrapid analytical methods to measure harmful
components related to environmental pollution.
The dynamics of these components are thenstudied, and based on these findings, we
Environmental andperform basic research to remove the pollutants
analyticalfrom waste water. Furthermore, our researchchemistryalso includes geochemical monitoring of CO2
which consists of water rock interaction in
geothermal fields. We also clarify and evaluate
material cycling systems and mechanisms
and changes in oceanic and terrestrial water
systems, using major ions, trace elements, andstable isotopes.

Biofunction

We carry out research on the activities oforganisms, which are important elementsof biosphere, ranging from the molecular to
ecosystem levels. In particular, we conduct
education and research on the effects ofenvironmental factors such as light, water,
metallic ion and chemicals on the physiological
functions of organism. Effects of global
environmental changes and the interactions
between individuals or species are also studied.

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Prof.
Akio Katsumata ＊2

Advanced seismology

Prof.
Naoto Ishikawa

Advancedpaleomagnetism androck magnetism

Associate Prof.
Kazuo Kawasaki

Resource andenvironmental
geophysics

Prof.
Jing Zhang

Advanced marine
geochemistryProf.
Hideki Kuramitsu

Advanced water
analysis

Prof.
Keiji Horikawa

Isotope studies inenvironmental
scienceProf.
Naoya Wada

Advanced alpine
ecologyProf.
Yasushi Yokohata ＊2

Advanced animal
ecologyProf.
Daisuke Tanaka

Advanced
microbiology

Prof.
Hiroshi Ishii

Advanced plant
ecology

Associate Prof.
Hiroyuki Kamachi

Advanced plant
physiology

Lecturer
Akihiro Sakatoku

Advancedenvironmental
molecular biology