Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Doctoral Program in Mathematics
Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

Algebra＊AKIYAMA Shigeki

Number theory and Ergodic Theory, in particular theinterplay between them. Tilings.

SAGAKI Daisuke

Combinatorial representation theory of Lie algebrasand quantum groups.

※MASUOKA Akira

Hopf algebra theory, including its applications toquantum groups, and Galois theory of differential
and difference equations.

CARNAHAN Scott

Moonshine, Automorphic forms, Algebraic geometry,
Vertex algebras, Conformal fields

KANEKO Hajime

Analytic number theory, uniform distribution theory
and transcendental number theory

KIMURA Ken-ichiro

Algebraic geometry and number theory: Study on Kgroups and Chow groups.

MIHARA Tomoki

p-adic number, global geometry, derived rigid
geometry＊〔MIKAWA Hiroshi〕
Geometry

ONO Hajime

Prime number theory
Differential Geometry, in particular the existence
problem of canonical Riemannian metrics. Kähler
manifolds, Sasaki manifolds※KAWAMURA Kazuhiro

Geometric Topology, Geometry of Function spaces
and Topological combinatorics.

ISHII Atsushi

Low dimensional topology,

Knot theory

TANGE Motoo

Handle decomposition and differential structure of 4manifold, Dehn surgery

NAGANO Koichi

Global Riemannian geometry, Geometry of metricspacesHIRAYAMA Michihiro

Dynamical systems, Ergodic theory

YAMAMOTO Hikaru

Differential geometry. In particular, special geometry
and geometric flow.

Analysis

AIYAMA Reiko

Differential geometry for surfaces and submanifolds.

※KAKEHI Tomoyuki

Differential equations on symmetric spaces, Integral
geometry.

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Faculty
TAKEYAMA Yoshihiro

Detailed Description of Research Field
Special functions and their applications tomathematical physics and number theory

HAMANA Yuji

Theory of stochastic processes, Stochastic analysis

FUKUSHIMA Ryoki

Probability theory. In particular problems related torandom media

KINOSHITA Tamotsu

Hyperbolic systems, Wavelet.

KUWABARA Toshiro

Representation theory of noncommutative algebras
and vertex algebras via microlocal analysis.

Mathematics of

AOSHIMA Makoto

Information

Statistical science, Large complex data, Highdimensional statistical analysis, Asymptotic theory

YATA Kazuyoshi

High-dimensional statistics, Asymptotic theory,
Machine learning, Sequential analysis

OIKAWA Issei

Numerical analysis, Finite element methods,
Discontinuous Galerkin methods

SHIOYA Masahiro

Axiomatic set theory, in particular, infinitary
combinatorics and large cardinals.

TERUI Akira

Algorithms and applications in Computer Algebra,
Symbolic Computation and Symbolic-NumericComputation.

TAKEUCHI Kota

Mathematical logic, Model Theory, in particular
Stability Theory.

（Note）
 Applicants cannot choose faculty members who are surrounded by “〔 〕” as an academic supervisor.
Instead, choose from other members in the same research field, and you can conduct the research
theme with their cooperation.
 Those marked with ＊ will be retiring by March 31, 2026. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
 Those marked with ※ will be retiring by March 31, 2027. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
Applicants are requested to discuss their research plan, prior to application, with the faculty
member by whom they would like to be supervised.

For inquiries about the entrance examination, please contact:
Prof. Yuji Hamana, Chair, Doctoral Program in Mathematics
Email：hamana#@#math.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#”)Telephone: +81-29-853-4371
Website of Doctoral Program in Mathematics： https://nc.math.tsukuba.ac.jp2

Doctoral Program in Physics
Field of ResearchParticle

Theoryphysics

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field※ISHIBASHI Nobuyuki(1) Research on nonperturbative aspects of elementary

KURAMASHI Yoshinobu

particle physics by numerical analyses based on

ISHIKI Gorolattice field theory (QCD, physics beyond the

ISHIZUKA Naruhito

standard model including string theory, tensor

YAMAZAKI Takeshi

renormalization group)〔AKIYAMA Shinichiro〕(2) Theoretical studies related to string theory and〔ASANO Yuhma〕

quantum field theory (nonperturbative formulation〔MOHRI Kenji〕

of string theory such as string field theory and the〔OHNO Hiroshi〕

matrix model, noncommutative geometry,gauge/gravity correspondence).

Experiment＊UKEGAWA Fumihiko(1) Studies of elementary particles at hadron- hadroncolliding beam experiments (Higgs particle physics,

TAKEUCHI Yuji
〔SATO Koji〕

top quark properties, electroweak interactions,〔IIDA Takashi〕

bottom quark physics, quantum chromodynamics
and strong interactions, and searches for new〔HIROSE Shigeki〕

particles such as supersymmetry).
(2) Searches for neutrino decays and thedetermination of their masses using the cosmic
neutrino background.
(3) Development of new particle detectors for the LHC
accelerator luminosity upgrade, linear electronpositron colliders, and other future experiments.
Astrophysics

TheoryOHSUGA Ken(1) Formation of Cosmic Structure and Observational

MORI Masao

Cosmology

YAJIMA Hidenobu(2) Formation of the First Generation Objects

YOSHIKAWA Kohji(3) Formation and Evolution of Galaxies〔WAGNER Alexander〕(4) Black Holes〔FUKUSHIMA Hajime〕(5) Evolution of Planetary Systems and Astrobiology
Theoretical researches on these issues by using
simulations with supercomputers and by analytic
methodology.

Observation

KUNO Nario

Observational study of our Galaxy, galaxies, active

HASHIMOTO Takuya

galactic nuclei, distant universe, et al., and〔HONDA Shunsuke〕

development of radio telescopes and detectors.
Projects of submillimeter and terahertz telescopes
which will be installed in the Antarctic plateau areadvancing, in addition to observing with existingtelescopes such as the Nobeyama 45-m telescopeand ALMA.

Nuclearphysics

TheoryNAKATSUKASA(1) Theoretical researches on quantum many-bodyTakashisystems with the strong interaction, such as

SHIMIZU Noritaka

microscopic structure of unstable nuclei and

SATO Shunsuke

neutron stars, nuclear reaction for element

3Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

HINOHARA Nobuo

synthesis in the universe, large-scale nuclear〔MIYAGI Takayuki〕

structure calculation for interdisciplinary
applications, etc.
(2) Computational approaches to interaction between
ultra-short laser pulse and material.

Experiment

OZAWA Akira(1) Experimental Study of Nuclear physics using

ESUMI Shinichi

relativistic heavy ion collider (Quark Gluon Plasma,

SASA Kimikazu

Big Bang Cosmology, Reaction mechanism of highenergy nuclear collision)

CHUJO Tatsuya〔MORIGUCHI Tetsuaki〕(2) Evolution of Nucleosynthesis using RI beam

〔NONAKA Toshihiro〕(Nucleosynthesis, Unstable nuclei, Precise mass

〔NIIDA Takafumi〕

spectroscopy of rare nuclei)〔PARK Jonghan〕(3) Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) of
cosmogenic nuclides(Global environmental changes,
Age dating, Cosmic-ray intensity variation andUltrasensitive detection method for radionuclides),Environmental radiation and Radiation physics(4) R&D of new experimental devices (Accelerator,
detector, new application of accelerator beam)

Condensed

OTANI Minoru(1) Computational material sciences (Otani, Okada,matterOKADA Susumu

Maruyama, Gao, Hagiwara): Using the first-

physics＊TOKURA Yasuhiro

principles techniques based on the quantum

MIZOGUCHI Tomonari

mechanics, we study physical and chemical

Theoryproperties of nanoscale materials, ranging from the〔TANIGUCHI
Nobuhiko〕

semiconductor to biomaterials.

〔YOSHIDA Kyo〕

(2) Quantum transport (Tokura, Yoshida): Theory of〔MARUYAMA Mina〕

quantum transport in nano-structures made of〔GAO Yanlin〕

various semiconductors. Non-equilibrium dynamics〔HAGIWARA Satoshi〕

and quantum coherence in compound quantum[SONE Kazuki]

system and possible application to quantum
computations.
(3) Quantum theory of matter (T. Mizoguchi, K.Sone):
Theoretical/numerical studies of quantum phases ofmatter (theory of bulk-edge correspondence,graphene, quantum (spin) Hall systems, strongly
correlated systems, exotic superconductors,
quantum spins, Berry phases, topologicalinsulators, etc.)(4) Nano Quantum Physics (Taniguchi): Quantum
properties and quantum transport phenomena
in semiconductor nanostructures; Quantum field
theories of nonequilibrium steady states; Quantum
field theories of low dimensional systems, random
systems or chaotic systems.

4Field of ResearchExperiment

Faculty
KANDA Akinobu

Detailed Description of Research Field(1) Low temperature physics (Kanda, Morishita)

NISHIBORI Eiji

Mesoscopic electron transport in nanoscale systems:

MORITOMO Yutaka

quantum effects in graphene and other atomic layer

IKEZAWA Michio

2D materials, observation and manipulation of

NOMURA Shintaro

quantum states in mesoscopic superconductors. Low〔MORISHITA Masashi〕

dimensional quantum properties in quantum fluids〔KUBO Atsushi〕

and quantum solids (helium) which appear with〔TOMIMOTO Shinichi〕〔KASAI Hidetaka〕

structural control.
(2) Energy materials science (Y. Moritomo,〔KOBAYASHI Wataru〕

W. Kobayashi, H. Niwa)〔NIWA Hideharu〕

Research of the energy materials and devices, suchas, tertiary battery (energy harvesting), secondary
battery, perovskite solar cell, thermoelectrics, andso on with use of Synchrotron-radiation X-ray(SPring-8, PF) and nano probes (NIMS).
(3) Structural Materials Science (Nishibori, Kasai）:
Structural materials science using advanced x-ray
region photon sources. Ultra-high resolution charge
density study; In-situ observation of nano-particle
synthesis; structural studies of thermoelectrics,
battery materials, molecular functional materials.
International research collaboration using research
unit project. Advanced Structural research using Xray free electron laser.
(4) Nanophotonics (Ikezawa, Kubo, Tomimoto):[Semiconductor Optics] We investigate opticalproperties, spin characteristics and quantum optics
in low dimensional semiconductor nanostructures
such as quantum wells, quantum dots and defects
using various spectroscopy, including femto/picosecond laser spectroscopy. [Surface Dynamics]
Studies on dynamics of charge carriers, collective
excitations such as surface plasmons, and wave
packets excited on solid surfaces, hetero-interfaces,
and nanostructures. Developments of novel
ultrafast time-resolved microscopy methods.
(5) Optical nanoscience (Nomura): Studies on opticaland spin properties of semiconductor
nanostructures by advanced optical techniques.
Studies on quantum spin systems in diamond NV
centers, electron systems such as inheterostructures, and atomic layered compounds.

Biophysics

TheorySHOJI Mitsuo

Simulation researches on biological〔HORI Yuta〕

macromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids and sugars)〔OKAZAWA Kazuki〕

and supercomplexes. Development of computational

5Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field
methods to reveal the structure-function
relationship, enzymatic catalytic reaction and originof life.

PlasmaExperiment

Physics

SAKAMOTO Mizuki(1) Study on plasma transport and confinement by＊KARIYA Tsuyoshi

magnetic and electric fields, and divertor simulation

MINAMI Ryutaro

study using a tandem mirror device.

YOSHIKAWA Masayuki(2) Study on plasma heating and electric field〔KOHAGURA Junko〕

formation by using microwave and radio frequency〔HIRATA Mafumi〕

wave, and control of heat and particle transport incore and boundary plasmas.

〔NUMAKURA
Tomoharu〕(3) Plasma diagnostics with X ray, infrared,〔HWANGBO Dogyun〕

microwave, particle beam, visible light, laser, etc.

〔EMOTO Kazuma〕

Using these diagnostics, especially, study on
relation between plasma transport and instability
and fluctuation.
(4) Theoretical analysis and computer simulation
related to above experiments and its application toplasma thruster.
(5) Study on plasma-material interaction.

【Cooperative Graduate School System】
Field of Research
Advanced
Interdisciplinary
Physics

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

MARUYAMA Toshiki

Simulation researches on dynamics of quark and(JAEA)

hadrons (Maruyama)
Condensed matter physics: Ultra-fast phenomena

MIYAMOTO Yoshiyuki(AIST)

by electron excitation(Miyamoto)

NISHIMURA Shunji

Study of nuclear astrophysics using new accelerator(RIKEN)and new experimental techniques (Nuclear Structure,
Nuclear Cosmology, Neutron-Rich Nuclei)(Nishimura)

Nuclear Fusion andPlasma Physics＊IDE Shunsuke(1) Study on integrated scenario of a large nuclear
fusion device.

SAKAMOTO Yoshiteru
NAKANO Tomohide(2) Study on core-boundary plasma physics for a large
nuclear fusion device.

(QST)(3) Study on plasma control scenario for a nuclear
fusion reactor.
Frontier Materials
Science

YAMAMOTO Tsuyoshi(NEC)Work location is AIST

Research on superconducting devices for quantum
information processing application. Circuit-based
quantum electronics is explored with technologies
such as nano-fabrication and microwave engineering.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

YUGE Ryota(NEC)

Research on devices with carbon nanotubes andWork location is AIST

carbon nanobrushes. They contain the material
preparation, characterization, and sensing andenergy device applications.

SASAKI Ken-ichi

We study the electronic properties of graphene,(NTT)graphite, and carbon nanotube using the method ofcondensed matter physics. We aim for theoretical
proposal of new and versatile ideas.

SHINYA Akihiko(NTT)

Research on ultra-compact and ultra-low power
photonic devices and circuits, novel photonic
phenomena in nanostructures.

OGURI Katsuya(NTT)

Research on ultrafast optical physics, in particular,
attosecond physics. We are investigating lightwavematter interaction dynamics on extreme short timescale by developing various attosecond time-resolved
spectroscopic techniques.

（Note）


Applicants cannot choose faculty members who are surrounded by “〔 〕” as an academic supervisor.
Instead, choose from other members in the same research field, and you can conduct the research
theme with their cooperation.
Those marked with ＊ will be retiring by March 31, 2026. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
Those marked with ※ will be retiring by March 31, 2027. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.

(1) Please refer to the website below. Applicants should have a thorough discussion with a professor of
their research field about your research plan two weeks before the examination.
Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. Akira Ozawa, Chair, Doctoral Program in Physics
Email：ozawa#@#tac.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#” before sending an email)
Telephone: +81-29-853-4277
Website of Doctoral Program in Physics： https://grad.physics.tsukuba.ac.jp/(Remarks) The faculty members in the list of the “Advanced Interdisciplinary Physics” research
field by cooperative graduate school system offer their instruction by joint cooperative
graduate school system. If you wish to apply for this method of instruction, contact theperson above prior to the application.
（JAEA）＝Japan Atomic Energy Agency（AIST）＝The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology（RIKEN）＝Institute of Physical and Chemical Research（QST）＝National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology（NEC）＝NEC Corporation（NTT）＝NTT Basic Research Laboratories

7Doctoral Program in Chemistry
Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

Inorganic and

KOJIMA Takahiko

Synthesis of transition-metal complexes and theirAnalytical〔ISHIZUKA Tomoya〕

reactivity in various redox and catalytic reactions;Chemistry〔KOTANI Hiroaki〕

Development of photo- and redox-functionality of nonplanar and fused porphyrins.

＊NAKATANI Kiyoharu〔NAGATOMO
Shigenori〕

Studies on physical and chemical processes of
microdroplet, microparticle, and biopolymer using
spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques.

〔MIYAGAWA Akihisa〕
NIHEI Masayuki

Chemistry of multi-nuclear metal clusters with controlled〔SHIGA Takuya〕

structures and electronic states; Creation of ultra-small〔MIHARA Nozomi〕

metal/metal oxide nano-particles.

SAKAGUCHI Aya

Studies on naturally-occurring/anthropogenic〔YAMASAKI Shinya〕

radionuclides in the environment; Study on radioactive
wastes for their volume reduction.

Physical

ISHIBASHI Taka-aki

Chemistry〔SATO Tomoo〕

Studies on interfaces and condensed phases by linear andnonlinear molecular spectroscopy (Ishibashi, Shibata);〔SHIBATA Keisei〕

Studies on photofunctions and photochemical propertiesof newly fabricated molecular assemblies and inorganic
particles in mesoscopic scale (Sato)

ENAMI Shinichi

Atmospheric multiphase chemistry, interface chemistry〔NUMADATE Naoki〕

and physics, biosurface chemistry, and molecular-level
inhomogeneity on/in liquid phases.

NISHIMURA Yoshinobu

Synthesis of emissive compounds and kinetic analyses offormation and deactivation processes of the emissive
state by TCSPC.

MATSUI Toru

Material design and bio-molecular modeling based oncomputational chemistry.

MOMOTAKE Atsuya

Development of useful molecules for photodynamic
therapy and elucidation of reaction mechanisms, anddevelopment of nucleic acid adjuvants.

YAMAMURA Yasuhisa

Structure and property of soft molecular systems, anddynamics and phase transitions in them.

Organic

SASAMORI TakahiroStudies on synthesis of novel main-group-element

Chemistry〔ICHINOHE Masaaki〕

compounds with unusual chemical bonds and elucidation〔MASADA Koichiro〕

of their chemical and physical properties. Creation of thenovel species of main-group-element compounds inpursuit of unique organic reactions and functions
utilizing main group elements.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

FUCHIBE Kohei

Development of synthetic reactions using organofluorine
and organometallic compounds.

YOSHIDA Masahito

Bioorganic studies on bioactive natural products and〔OHYOSHI Takayuki〕

related analogs based on isolation and total synthesis.

NAKAMURA Takashi

Precise construction of functional molecules based on
supramolecular chemistry, and exploration of theirproperties such as molecular recognition and selective
reaction. Studies on supramolecular metal complexes
utilizing organic ligands and metal ions.

Interdisciplinary

IWASAKI Kenji

Study of proteins in soft-tissue sarcoma, chromatin

Chemistry〔HARADA Ayaka〕

remodeling factors and a photosensing flavoprotein.

〔KATO Kazashi〕

Structural biology and chemistry using single-particle
cryo-EM and its development.

KUTSUMURA Noriki

Design and synthesis of protein kinase ligands regulating〔SAITOH Tsuyoshi〕

sleep/wakefulness, Synthesis of biologically active〔SUGAI Tomoya〕

nitrogen–containing heterocycles, Studies on
chemoselective reaction useful for drug discovery.

【Cooperative Graduate School System】
Field of Research

Faculty

High-pressure

KAWANAMI Hajime

Organic
Chemistry（ A I S T ）Detailed Description of Research Field
Studies in Organic Chemistry with High-pressure andSupercritical Fluids includes High-pressure Hydrogen
Production, Carbon Dioxide Utilization Chemistry,
Biomass Conversion, etc.

Organic

YOSHIDA Yuji

Research on structural properties and photo-electricalElectronics（ A I S T ）properties of thin films based on polymers, molecular

Chemistrycompounds and organic-inorganic hybrid materials, andchemistry on organic electronics such as organic
photovoltaic cells (solar cells).

Nano-Carbon
Materials

OKAZAKI Toshiya（ A I S T ）Development of functional nano-carbon materials andcharacterizations of their physical properties.

Chemistry
Photofunctional
Materials

NORIKANE Yasuo（ A I S T ）Chemistry

Photofunctional organic molecules especially showing
photo-induced solid-liquid phase transitions andlightdriven mechanical motion.

Functional

HARA Yusuke

Research and development of functional polymers andPolymer Gel（ A I S T ）polymer gels for application to soft actuators, soft robots,

Chemistry

micro fluidic devices.

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Faculty

Organic Reaction

MINAMI Yasunori

Research and development of organic reactions and（ A I S T ）catalysts for precise organic transformations of stable

Chemistry

Detailed Description of Research Field

chemicals including polymers.
Molecular
Transformation

UEDA Yoshihiro（ A I S T ）Chemistry

Development of synthetic methods that enable naturally
abundant resources to be transformed precisely andgreenly into high-value substances.

（Note）
 Applicants cannot choose faculty members who are surrounded by “〔 〕” as an academic supervisor.
Instead, choose the faculty member in the same cell, and you can conduct the research theme with
their cooperation.
 Those marked with ＊ will be retiring by March 31, 2026. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted to these members. Applicants who wish to conduct
research under their supervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
 Applicants should discuss your research plan in advance with the desired supervisor.
Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. Takahiro Sasamori, Chair, Doctoral Program in Chemistry/
Prof. Aya Sakaguchi, Member of the Academic Committee Doctoral Program in Chemistry
Telephone: +81-29-853-4412・8789

Website of Doctoral Program in Chemistry：https://program.chem.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en（AIST）＝The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

10Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences
Subprogram in Applied Physics
Field of Research
Optical andFaculty

Detailed Description of Research Field＊ITOH Masahide

Optical Information processing and optical metrology.
Development of optical instrumentation and devices.

QuantumEngineering※HATTORI Toshiaki

Generation and application of terahertz waves.
Femtosecond nonlinear optical measurements.

YASUNO Yoshiaki

Fundamental, instrumentation, application research on
optical tomographic imaging for medical and lifescience
applications. It includes optical coherence tomography
and quantitative three-dimensional functional
microscopy.

HADA Masaki

Femtosecond time-resolved electron diffraction
measurements: filming “molecular movies” of photoreactive or responsive materials, Terahertz-wave
engineering.

※WATANABE Norio

Development of X-ray imaging optics and its
application to X-ray microtomography.

Instrumentation

SHIRAKI Kentaro

Technology of protein folding and application of
biomaterials

Physics＊FUJITA Jun-ichi

Synthesis of carbon nanotube and graphene based low
dimensional nanomaterials for application researches ofrealizing in-situ imaging using local electric field,
revealing physical and catalytic properties for functional
devices

SEKIGUCHI Takashi

Basics and application of scanning electron microscope(SEM). Electron and material interactions and physics of
secondary and reflective electron. New measurement
method by the electron beam.

SOHDA Yasunari

Basic and application of scanning electron microscope(SEM). Electron optics and measurement of electron
beam. Enhancement of SEM system and proposal new
system.

ITO Yoshikazu

Synthesis, characterizations and fabrication of 3D
materials using graphene and two dimensional materials
for developments of catalysts, device applications andenergy harvesting devices with renewable energy sources

KOBAYASHI Nobuhiko

Condensed matter theory. Computational materials
science. Density functional theory for nonequilibrium
systems. Theory of charge, heat and spin transport innanoscale systems.

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Field of Research

FacultyTERADA Yasuhiko

Detailed Description of Research Field
Development of new imaging methods based on NMR
and MRI

YAMADA Yoichi

Surface and molecular sciences on the structureproperty relationships of the self-organized organic
semiconductors.

SEKIBA Daiichiro

Structure and electronic state study of hydrogenstorage metals and metalloprotein by high energy ion
beam and synchrotron radiation.

Quantum Beam

EZUMI Naomichi

Study of plasma-gas interaction and plasma-walland Plasmainteraction in boundary plasmas (edge-divertor plasmas)

Engineeringof magnetically confined nuclear fusion utilizing an open
magnetic field structure of the largest tandem mirror
plasma device GAMMA 10/PDX. To control the high heat
flux boundary plasma, we are investigating the plasma
behavior using advanced plasma measurement systems.
TOMITA Shigeo

Experimental studies on advanced atomic physics andatomospheric science using charged particle beams fromaccelerators

Nano-Technology

HASE Muneaki

Ultrafast laser spectroscopy on semiconductors anddielectric materials using femtosecond laser andapplication to optical devise and controlling phasetransitions

UMEDA Takahide

Electron-spin-resonance(ESR)-based characterization
on nano-electronics devices and power-electronics devices

TAKEUCHI Osamu

Development of new microscopy techniques bycombining nanometer-resolving scanning probe
microscopy and optical measurement techniques, in orderto reveal nanometer-scale optoelectronic processes insolar cells, light emitting diodes, and spintronics devices
and to improve their device performance

MAKIMURA Tetsuya

Nano- and Micro-machining and materials synthesis
using laser produced plasma EUV light and laser light

YOSHIDA Shoji

Our research target is to understand and develop thenanoscale science and technologies of such as surface
science, molecular physics, and new functional materials
and devices. To realize these studies, we develop new
microscopy techniques based on scanning probe
microscopy and advanced laser technologies, which, forexample, enable ultimate spatial and temporal
resolutions, simultaneously.

12Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

OIGAWA Haruhiro

Experimental study on nano physics and spectroscopy

ARASHIDA Yusuke

Optical control of electrons in solids and molecules in
femtosecond temporal regime and Developing atomic
scale imaging of the ultrafast phenomena.

Semiconductor※UEDONO Akira

Study of defects in materials using positronannihilation and developments of positron annihilation

Electronics

spectroscopy.

(Power Electronics)
SUEMASU Takashi

High-efficiency thin-film solar cells, thermoelectric
devices, and spintronics materials using safe, stable, andabundant elements.

HASUNUMA Ryu

Development of highly reliable gate dielectric films for
future LSI.

TOKO Kaoru

Research on materials and processes for highly
functional thin films for flexible energy devices.

OKUMURA Hironori

Crystal growth of wide bandgap semiconductors anddevelopment of their optical and electrical devices.

SELVAKUMAR
Sellayan
Optoelectronics

OHNO Yuzo

Defect studies on Fe based alloys and nanostructured
materials by positron annihilation spectroscopy.
Research on electronic, optical, and spin properties ofsemiconductor nanostructures, and spin injection andand Spintronics

control which are the basis of spin lasers for ultra-high-(Power Electronics)

speed and low-power consumption technologies
SAKURAI Takeaki

Development of highly efficient organic and inorganic
thin-film solar cells. Characterization of defects in power
semiconductor devices.

YANAGIHARA Hideto

Thin film growth of advanced magnetic oxides for
spintronics devices.

ISLAM Muhammad
MonirulGrowth and characterization of thin-film
semiconductors for application in energy devices, such as
solar cells and photocatalyst. Study of nanostructured
semiconductors for battery application.

SHARMIN Sonia

Using machine learning to analyze light emission
spectra during sputtering

TRAORE Aboulaye

Ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors electron devices:development of device technologies for power-electronics
and quantum sensing, investigation and modelling ofelectron transport mechanisms, defects characterizations.

13Field of Research

Faculty

Power Electronics※IWAMURO Noriyuki

Detailed Description of Research Field
Research on improvement of power semiconductor
devices characteristics for achieving a low loss and highwithstand capability.

ISOBE Takanori

Study on circuit topologies and control for efficiency
and power density improvement in power converters, andits emerging applications.

YANO Hiroshi

Research on ultra-low-loss SiC power semiconductor
devices, particularly improvement in SiC-MOS device
performance and understanding of its interface physics,
toward power electronics innovations.

【Cooperative Graduate School System】
Field of Research

Faculty

Semiconductor

MAKINO Toshiharu

Electronics（AIST）

Detailed Description of Research Field
Diamond growth, and electronic device fabrication
using unique properties.

Optoelectronics

YUASA Shinji

Research and development of magnetic tunnel

and Spintronics（AIST）

junctions, magnetoresistive random access memory
MRAM and other spintronic devices.

Surface Science

MIYAKE Koji
（AIST）

Power Electronics

KOJIMA Kazutoshi（AIST）

Surface functionalization by nano-/micro-structuresand surface modifications.
Research and development on wide gap semiconductor
epitaxial growth technique such as SiC and its
characterization. Development of power device with new
structure by using epitaxial growth technique.

（Note）
 Those marked with ＊ will be retired by March 31, 2026. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
 Those marked with ※ will be retired by March 31, 2027. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.
Applicants should have a thorough discussion with a professor of their research field about yourresearch plan in advance.

Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. SUEMASU TAKASHI, Chair, Subprogram in Applied Physics
Email：suemasu.takashi.gu#@#u.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#” before sending an email)14Telephone: +81-29-853-4966
For more information, please refer to the following websites:
Website of the Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: http://www.pas.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Website of Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics：

https://applphys.bk.tsukuba.ac.jp/（AIST）＝The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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Subprogram in Materials Science
Field of Research

Faculty

Quantum Physics

KURODA Shinji

of Solid State

Detailed Description of Research Field
Experimental studies on spin-related phenomena inthe solid state. We develop novel materials exhibiting
spin properties, such as magnetic semiconductors,
topological insulators and their nanostructures, andclarify the spin-related properties aiming at theapplication to spin-based electronic devices.

※MATSUISHI Kiyoto

Study on optical properties and high-pressure physics
of nanostructured semiconductors, such as quantum
dots, organic-inorganic complexes, nano-carbon hybrids,
and perovskites for search of new opticallyfunctionalized materials.

MARUMOTO Kazuhiro

Development and characterization of semiconductormaterials, and their application to semiconductor devices
such as solar cells, light-emitting devices, transistors,
etc. using functional materials such as organic materials,
perovskite materials, low-dimensional materials, etc.

FUJIOKA Jun

Research on electronic, optical and thermal property instrongly correlated electron material and topologicalquantum material. Searching new quantum phenomena
and functions by using state-of the art material
synthesis technique, spectroscopy and fundamental
characterization.

KASHIWAGI Takanari

Development of terahertz-waves emitters, detectors
and applications based on single crystals of hightemperature superconductors. Study of material
characteristics of single crystals of high-temperature
superconductors.

KANAZAWA Ken

We focus on magnetic semiconductors as promisingmaterials for spintronic devices. To realize novel
semiconductors with room-temperature ferromagnetism,we fabricate samples by precise crystal growth methods
such as molecular beam epitaxy

MORI Tatsuya

Fundamental research and application developmenton universal excitations appearing in disorderedsystems. We aim to understand the dynamics of glasses
and proteins using terahertz spectroscopy and molecular
dynamics simulation, and to develop novel applicationsof terahertz light.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Theoretical Quantum

KOIZUMI Hiroyasu

Physics

Detailed Description of Research Field
Theoretical study of superconductivity in stronglycorrelated materials and topological materials, and theirapplication to fault-tolerant quantum computers.

SUZUKI Shugo

First-principles study of structural and electronic
properties of materials※TONG Xiao-Min

Understand dynamical processes of atoms, moleculesand solids in an ultrashort intense laser field and searchan effective way to control the processes with intenselaser in femtosecond domain by first principles
simulations.

MAESHIMA Nobuya

Theoretical study of photo-induced phenomena instrongly correlated electron systems and topologicalmaterials

Materials Physics

KIZUKA Tokushi

and Engineering

Development of heat resistance materials and carbon
fiber-reinforced composites for aircrafts and jet engines,
nanowires, nanocontacts devices, and mechanical andfriction nanostructures for nanodevices by electron
microscopy.

KIM Hee Young

Development and characterization of novel functionalalloys and biomaterials including biomedical
superelastic alloy, high temperature shape memory alloy,
high entropy alloy and gum metal

TOKORO Hiroko

Development of novel materials with advanced lightresponsive functionalities, accompanying changes of
optical, magnetic, and electric properties. Metal
complexes and metal oxides are the main target
materials※KOYANO Tamotsu

Research on phase transformation and microstructureof high nitrogen steel. Our goal is production of the low
alloy steel for automobile and molds without comprisingrare metals

SUZUKI Yoshikazu

Development of new inorganic materials for energy
and environmental applications such as solar cells andenvironmental purification filters

TANIMOTO Hisanori

Research on characteristic properties and applicationof nanostructured materials (amorphous alloys andmetallic nanoparticles etc.) and high-entropy alloys.

TAKAHASHI Miwako

Phase transitions and structural fluctuations inmagnetic alloys and compounds studied by diffraction
techniques using quantum beams (neutron beams and Xrays)

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Field of ResearchMaterials

Faculty
KANBARA Takaki

Detailed Description of Research Field
Development and characterization of novel functional

Chemistry andpolymers and organometallic compounds directed toward

Biotechnology

organic devices and catalysts
KONDO Takahiro

Creating new materials contributing to the carbon
neutrality, surface physics and chemistry at atomic
scale, surface reaction dynamics, and creating newmaterials composed of boron.

TSUJIMURA Seiya

Electrochemistry of redox enzymes and its application
to biosensors and biofuel cells

YAMAMOTO Yohei

Self-assembly of π-conjugated molecules, polymers,
and biomolecules to construct electronic, optical, andenergy conversion devices.

OISHI Motoi

Development and design of novel point of care testing(POCT) devices and nano-machines based on DNA nanosystem.

KUWABARA Junpei

Development of new molecular catalysts, facile
synthetic methodology for conjugated molecules, andluminescent metal complexes.

GOTO Hiromasa

Synthesis and properties of low-molecular masscompounds and polymeric materials having magnetism,
electrical conductivity, photo-isomerization, opticalrotation, and circular dichroism

YAMAGISHI Hiroshi

We develop novel molecular crystals with distinct
structural flexibility by assembling the constituent
molecules via extremely weak intermolecularinteractions in a programmable manner【Cooperative Graduate School System】
Field of ResearchMaterials
Chemistry andFaculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

CHOI Jun-Chul

We aim at the development of high efficiency catalyst（AIST）

Biotechnology

for green synthetic processes and material design ofhighly dispersed metal catalyst.

KURITA Ryoji（AIST）

We conduct R&D from basic research to device
development as regard a novel biomolecule analysis,
and contribute to the development of next-generation
medical and life science.

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（Note）


Those marked with ※ will be retired by March 31, 2027. Only application of Ph.D. candidates for
the Early Completion Program will be accepted. Applicants who wish to conduct research under theirsupervision should consult the faculty adequately prior to the application.

Applicants should have a thorough discussion with a professor of their research field about yourresearch plan in advance.

Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. Kiyoto Matsuishi, Chair, Subprogram in Materials Science
Telephone: +81-29-853-4967
Prof. Kazuhiro Marumoto, Member of the Academic Committee,
Subprogram in Materials Science
Telephone: +81-29-853-5117
Related Websites

http://www.pas.tsukuba.ac.jp/
http://www.ims.tsukuba.ac.jp/
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/（AIST）＝The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
Field of Research

Faculty

Metals andceramics

Detailed Description of Research Field
Development of magnetic materials and nanostructures by

MITANI Seiji

atomic scale control based on state-of-the-art thin film growthtechniques. Searching and understanding new functionalities
in spin transport and their application to spintronic devices.
Our lab is developing high-Tc superconductors and functional
materials. Using machine learning and first-principles
calculation, we search for candidate materials, and synthesize

TAKANO Yoshihikoand evaluate them by newly developed diamond anvil cell thatcan measure physical properties multimodally under highpressure. Our ultimate goal is to discover room-temperature
superconductivity, a dream of humankind.
We focus on developing highly functional energy environment
materials, such as, thermoelectric and thermal management

MORI Takaomaterials, through atomic network control, synthesis of newmaterials, nano/microstructure control of materials with strong
structure-property relationships from their topology.
We have developed a computer aided engineering frameworkto accelerate material research and development, based on

WATANABE Ikumu

multi-scale and multi-discipline modeling to characterizematerial behaviors and properties. We focus on especiallystructural materials for automotive and aviation industries.
Main our research target is structural metallic materials(particularly, steel). We are investigating microstructure
evolution by phase transformation, relationship between

SHIBATA Akinobu

deformation / fracture behavior (mainly brittle fracture, such ashydrogen embrittlement) and microstructure. We try to propose
novel alloy design and microstructure design concepts fordeveloping advanced steels from theoretical background.

Nanomaterials

Development and applications of transmission electron
microscopy techniques and systems. We especially focus on inHASHIMOTO Ayako

situ observations of environmental and energy materials suchas photovoltaic materials, fuel cells, rechargeable batteries andso on.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field
Research and development of olfactory sensors, the last
frontier of the five senses. Based on various basic sciences suchas structural mechanics, materials science, fluid mechanics,

YOSHIKAWA Genki

system engineering, and informatics, we will conduct
comprehensive research and development of novel hardware
and software with unprecedented performance, aiming forsocial implementation throughindustry-academia-

government collaboration.
Studies on developing novel photonic nanostructures for
extraordinary optical properties and photoelectric/photothermal
ISHII Satoshi

conversions. Includes both numerical and experimental works
to develop, for examples, optical metamaterials and photonic
nanostructures to harvest sunlight as well as solar heat.
Single molecular chemistry with high-resolution atomic force

KAWAI Shigeki

microscopy/scanning tunneling microscopy. Development oflocal probe chemistry. Functionalized nano-carbon materials
synthesized by on-surface chemical reaction.
The working mechanism of energy-related materials such aslithium-ion batteries will be clarified by first-principles

SODEYAMA Keitaro

molecular dynamics simulations using a supercomputer. We
also use the machine learning techniques to find new feasible
materials with experimentalists.
Focusing on special transport and thermoelectric effects
derived from magnetism and spin, we studied new magnetic
thin film materials and multilayer nanostructures. In addition

SAKURABA Yuya

to the fundamental research, we are also conducting researchfor practical devices such as next-generation data storage,
ultra-sensitive magnetic sensors, and novel thermoelectric
power generation applications.

Organic-and Bio-

Creation of new organic nanochemistry thorough the design,

Materials

synthesis, and characterization of organic, macromolecular, and
TAKEUCHI Masayuki

supramolecular materials with photo- and electro-active
components, chemosensing functions, dynamic mechanicalcharacters.
Preparation of biocompatible and biofunctional polymer

CHEN Guoping

biomaterials with controlled porous and surface structuresusing biodegradable polymers and bioactive factors, and theirapplication for tissue engineering.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field
Our research group is interested in developing smart
biotechnologies using stimuli-responsive polymers. These smart

EBARA Mitsuhiro

biomaterials are designed to act as an “on-off” switch for drugdelivery technologies, gene therapy, affinity separations,chromatography, diagnostics.
Basic research on polymer-based medical materials forminimally invasive treatment and tissue regeneration. By
synthesizing polymeric materials that change from sol to gel in

TAGUCHI Tetsushi

the in vivo environment and combining these materials withcells and drugs, we will develop tissue adhesive materials, antiadhesive materials, injectable materials for localized cancer
treatment, and other applications.
We aim to research and develop functional materials that
contribute to the circular economy, such as self-healing

NAITO Masanobu

materials, adhesives, coatings, and superhydrophobic
materials, through data-driven research using state-of-the-art
autonomous smart lab systems and materials informatics.
Development of pharmaceutical/cosmetic materials are of ourresearch interests, where self-assembly phenomena of organic

KAWAKAMI Kohsaku

molecules are utilized to add novel functions. Also focused isregulation of non-equilibrium behaviors of soft materials, which
is important for maximizing function of drug products.

Condensed

Research on fundamental properties and device applications

Matter Physics

of diamond as an electronic material for power electronics,
YAMAGUCHI Takahide

quantum information processing, and sensing. Development of
quantum devices based on heterostructures consisting of
diamond and two-dimensional materials such as graphene andh-BN.
We conduct our research to solve modern energy issues
through unveiling basic principles and synthesis of materials ofelectrochemistry towards fuel-cells and rechargeable batteries.

SAKAUSHI Ken

We put special emphasis on researches in collaboration withexperiments, theoretical calculations, and data science,focusing on the following two points: (1) uncovering reaction
mechanisms by using model electrodes, and (2) design andsynthesis of novel electrode materials.

Semiconducting

The basic and applied research of next generation

Materials

semiconductor transistor materials and new environment and
FUKATA Naokienergy related materials, which are characterized by highspeed and low power consumption by compounding
semiconductor nanomaterials of different dimensions andmaterial types, is comprehensively carried out.

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(Note)◆ Applicants should discuss with a professor of their research field in advance.
Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. TAKEUCHI Masayuki,
Chair, Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
E-mail: butsuzai#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#” before sending an email)
Telephone: +81-29-859-2795
Relevant Homepages: https://www.nims.go.jp/tsukuba/en/23Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation
Field of Research

Faculty

Energy Materials

SUEMASU Takashi

Detailed Description of Research Field
High-efficiency thin-film solar cells, thermoelectric
devices, and spintronics materials using safe, stable, andEngineering

abundant elements.
NISHIBORI Eiji

Structural Materials Science：
Structural materials science using advanced x-ray
region photon sources. Ultra-high resolution charge
density study; In-situ observation of nano-particle
synthesis; structural studies of thermoelectrics, battery
materials, molecular functional materials. International
research collaboration using research unit project.

MORITOMO Yutaka

Energy materials science：
Research of the energy materials and devices, such as,
sodium-ion secondary battery, perovskite solar cell,
thermoelectrics, catalyst, superconductor, and so on withuse of Synchrotron-radiation X-ray (SPring-8, PF) andnano probes (NIMS), and so on.

SAKURAI Takeaki

Development of highly efficient organic and inorganic
thin-film solar cells. Characterization of defects in power
semiconductor devices.

TOKORO Hiroko

Development of novel materials with advanced lightresponsive functionalities, accompanying changes of
optical, magnetic, and electric properties. Metal
complexes and metal oxides are the main target
materials

SUZUKI Yoshikazu

Development of new inorganic materials for energy andenvironmental applications such as solar cells andenvironmental purification filters

HADA Masaki

Femtosecond time-resolved electron diffraction
measurements: filming “molecular movies” of photo
reactive or responsive materials, Terahertz-wave
engineering.

MORI Takao

We focus on developing highly functional energy(NIMS)

environment materials, such as, thermoelectric andbattery materials, through atomic network control,
synthesis of new materials, nano/microstructure controlof materials with strong structure-property relationships
from their topology.

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Field of Research

Faculty
INOUE Isao
(AIST)

Detailed Description of Research Field
Ultra-low-power IT is an urgent necessity, and wechallenge the problem by mimicking the brain. Artificial
neurons/synapses and their circuits are in developmentwith new materials and physics POV.

YU Denis Y. W.

Synthesis and characterizations of battery materials:(NIMS)

study the effect of surface chemistry and structure onelectrochemical performance, long-term stability andsafety

TAKAHASHI Yukiko(NIMS)

Research on functional magnetic thin films for magnetic
storage and permanent magnet etc. To improve themagnetic properties, we focuses on the relationship of
microstructure, magnetic properties and magnetization
dynamics.

SEPEHRI AMIN

Studies on high-performance magnetic materials for

Hosseingreen energy conversions and data storage applications(NIMS)

using a combinatorial research approach, i. e. multi-scale
microstructure characterizations, micromagnetic
simulations, data science, and materials processing.

Environment-friendly

YAMAMOTO Yohei

Self-assembly of π-conjugated molecules, polymers, andbiomolecules to construct electronic, optical, and energy

Materials

conversion devices.
SAKAGUCHI Aya

Environmental dynamics using stable/radio- isotopic
composition and chemical speciation analyses.

SHIRAKI Kentaro

Technology of protein folding and application of
biomaterials

KONDO Takahiro

Formation and application of new two-dimensional
material of boron, development of a substitute material of
Pt at the Fuel Cell electrode using nitrogen-doped carbon,
and reaction dynamics at surface based on the fine e
xperimental measurements.

SASAMORI Takahiro

Main group element chemistry. Creation of novelcompounds with unique chemical bondings by utilizing
element properties. Development of unique organic
reactions with main group element compounds.

TSUJIMURA Seiya

Electrochemistry of redox enzymes and its application tobiosensors and biofuel cells

OISHI Motoi

Development and design of novel point of care testing(POCT) devices and nano-machines based on DNA nanosystem.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

KUWABARA Junpei

Development of new molecular catalysts, facile synthetic
methodology for conjugated molecules, and luminescentmetal complexes.

YAMAGISHI Hiroshi

We develop novel molecular crystals with distinct
structural flexibility by assembling the constituent
molecules via extremely weak intermolecularinteractions in a programmable manner.

NAKAMURA Takashi

Precise construction of functional molecules based on
supramolecular chemistry, and exploration of theirproperties such as molecular recognition and selective
reaction. Studies on supramolecular metal complexes
utilizing organic ligands and metal ions.

KUSHIDA Soh

We aim to achieve light-matter strong coupling systems
by self-assembly of organic molecules for the novel
quantum device applications.

TAKEUCHI Masayuki(NIMS)Creation of new organic nanochemistry thorough thedesign, synthesis, and characterization of organic,macromolecular, and supramolecular materials withphoto- and electro-active components, chemosensing
functions, dynamic mechanical characters.

NAITO Masanobu(NIMS)Development of functional polymer materials using
machine learning and smart labs. In particular, we will
create innovative composite materials that support
people's safety and security through the development ofbonding and coating materials with different materials,
antibacterial, antiviral, and superhydrophobic materials.

HIMEDA Yuichiro(AIST)

Design and development of organometallic catalysts forcarbon dioxide conversion and hydrogen storage.
Methanol synthesis at low temperature from carbon
dioxide. Hydrogen production from formic acid.

AOKI Hiroshi(AIST)

Novel biomarker sensing contributing to environmental
and biomedical fields, focusing on functional molecules
responsive to molecular recognition and theirapplications to biomarker detection devices.

NORIKANE Yasuo(AIST)

Photofunctional organic molecules especially showing
photo-induced solid-liquid phase transitions andlightdriven mechanical motion.

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Field of Research

Faculty
Lok Kumar Shrestha(NIMS)

Detailed Description of Research Field
Fabrication of fullerene-based new functional
nanomaterials using nanoarchitectonics concept. We
produce ultra-high surface area nanoporous fullerene
crystals, and convert them into hierarchically porous
carbon materials by high temperature heat treatment for
the high-performance supercapacitor and vapor sensing
applications.

KATSURA Yukari

Design of inorganic functional materials database for(NIMS)

experimental materials informatics. Searches for new
inorganic crystals and new thermoelectric materials by
data science, first-principles calculation and experiments.

TANG Daiming

Development of carbon nanotube (CNT) molecular(NIMS)

junction based ultimate nano-transistors and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). Atomic
characterization and properties measurement of
nanostructures and nanodevices by advanced in situ
transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

WEI Qingshuo(AIST)

We aim to understand the doping mechanisms of organic
semiconductors, develop new materials and design
devices based on them, and to commercialize organic
thermoelectric devices and thermoelectrochemical cells.

Electronic Materials

HASE Muneaki

Ultrafast laser spectroscopy on semiconductors anddielectric materials using femtosecond laser andapplication to optical devise and controlling phasetransitions

YANAGIHARA Hideto

Thin film growth of advanced magnetic oxides for
spintronics devices

OKADA Susumu

Using the first-principles techniques based on thequantum mechanics, we study physical and chemical
properties of nanoscale materials, ranging from thesemiconductor to biomaterials.

OHNO Yuzo

Studies of electronic, optical, and spin properties ofsemiconductor nanostructures, and spin coherence forquantum information and low-power devices.

MARUMOTO Kazuhiro

Development and characterization of semiconductormaterials, and their application to semiconductor devices
such as solar cell, light-emitting diodes, transistors, etc.
using functional materials such as organic materials,
perovskites, low-dimensional materials, etc.

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Field of Research

Faculty
TAKEUCHI Osamu

Detailed Description of Research Field
Development of new microscopy techniques bycombining nanometer-resolving scanning probe
microscopy and optical measurement techniques, in orderto reveal nanometer-scale optoelectronicprocesses in solar
cells, light emitting diodes, and spintronics devices and to
improve their device performance

FUJIOKA Jun

Research on electronic, optical and thermal property instrongly correlated electron material and topologicalquantum material. Searching new quantum phenomena
and functions by using state-of the art material synthesis
technique, spectroscopy and fundamental
characterization.

YAMADA Yoichi

Basic researches on next-generation materials in organicand hydrogen nanotechnology. Nano- scale engineering
utilizing self-organization phenomena.

GAO Yanlin

Electronic structure theory. Computational materialscience. To reveal and predict the electronic andgeometric structures of new carbon related materials
based on the quantum theoretical approaches.
Theoretical prediction of electronic properties of nanoscale structures on surfaces and interfaces.

YUASA Shinji(AIST)

Research and development of magnetic tunnel junctions,magnetoresistive random access memory MRAM andother spintronic devices.

TAKANO Yoshihiko(NIMS)We are focusing on the physical properties of high-Tc
superconductor, diamond superconductor, Fe-based
superconductor and carbon nanotube.

Development ofnovel devices, including optical and field effect devices,using superconductors and nano-technologies are targets.
MITANI Seiji(NIMS)Development of magnetic materials and nanostructures
by Atomic scale control based on state-of-the-art thin film
growth techniques. Searching and understanding new
functionalities in spin transport and their application to
Spintronic devices.

SANG Liwen(NIMS)Development on the optical, electronic and mechanicaldevices based on polarization field in III-V nitride
semiconductors. Physical properties engineering at
semiconductor nanointerfaces.

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Field of Research

Faculty

Detailed Description of Research Field

HIRANO Atsushi

We explore the interaction mechanisms between(AIST)

nanomaterials and biomolecules to understand thebiological behavior of nanoparticles and develop novelcomposites. While our primary focus lies on nanocarbons
and proteins as targets, we also extend our exploration toa diverse range of materials.

Synchrotron-Radiation
Materials Engineering

AMEMIYA Kenta

Elucidation of the function expression mechanism by(KEK)

operando observation of surface and interface using
quantum beams.

KUMAI Reiji

Study using quantum beams such as synchrotron(KEK)

radiation to reveal the origin of macroscopic physicalproperties from the microstructure inside materials incondensed matter.

YOKOO Tetsuya

The dynamics in functional materials, in particular(KEK)

high-Tc superconductors and quantum spin systems are
the target of research. Neutron scattering technique isutilized as a probe, also physical thermodynamic
quantities will be measured to elucidate the mechanism
in materials.

（Note）


Applicants should have a thorough discussion with a professor of their research field about yourresearch plan in advance.

Inquiries about the entrance examination should be sent to:Prof. Yohei Yamamoto, Chair, Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation
Telephone: +81-29-853-5030
Prof. Muneaki Hase, Member of the Academic Committee,
Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation
Telephone: +81-29-853-5305（AIST）＝The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology（NIMS）＝The National Institute for Materials Science（KEK）＝High Energy Accelerator Research Organization

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