| Professor | Shoichiro ASAYAMA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Biomaterials |
| Research area | Development of biomaterials for drug delivery systems |
| Outline of the research | With the aim of developing biomaterials to improve human health and quality of life (QOL), my group is synthesizing new carriers for delivering drugs such as nucleic acids, antioxidants, and molecules for epigenetic control, and we aim to promote interdisciplinary research on chemistry and life science. |
| Laboratory | Asayama Laboratory |
| Professor | Fumiaki AMANO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Photoelectrochemistry, Photocatalysis, Energy chemistry |
| Research area | Development of semiconductor electrodes, photocatalysts, and electrocatalysts for advanced catalysis |
| Outline of the research | Water splitting reaction using renewable energy produces hydrogen without CO2 emission. We are tackling the development of advanced catalytic systems to convert intermittent renewables to chemical materials utilizing chemical reactions induced by electricity and light energy. |
| Laboratory | Amano Laboratory |
| Professor | Koichi KAJIHARA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Inorganic materials chemistry |
| Research area | Development of methods for synthesizing ceramics and glasses, and use of their optical and electronic functions |
| Outline of the research | My group is developing methods for synthesizing inorganic solids, such as glasses and other ceramics, and studying how to derive their optical and electronic functions. Our research interests include improving the deep-UV transparency and radiation hardness of silica glass, the liquid-phase synthesis of inorganic materials, and the synthesis and characterization of fluorescent glasses doped with rare-earth ions, UV-transparent organic-inorganic hybrids, and electroconductive ceramics. |
| Laboratory | Kajihara Laboratory |
| Professor | Hiroyoshi KAWAKAMI |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Polymer chemistry |
| Research area | Development of polymer-based biomaterials and environment- and energy-related polymers |
| Outline of the research | This research involves the synthesis of new functional polymers and their application to medical fields, such as epigenetics engineering, regenerative medicine, artificial enzymes, and nanosized drug carriers. Such polymers are also applied in environment- and energy-related fields, for example, as functional separation membranes, electrolyte membranes, and nanofibers for separating greenhouse gases and developing fuel cells. |
| Laboratory | Kawakami Laboratory |
| Professor | Yuji KUBO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Organic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry |
| Research area | Synthesis of functional materials on the basis of molecular chemistry and their practical use |
| Outline of the research | A major goal of organic chemistry is to establish a new principle for “manufacturing†materials from various combinations of atoms and molecules and to derive novel molecular functions following methodologies based on this principle. By developing materials that can be used to enrich human lives, my group is striving to achieve the above goal. |
| Laboratory | Kubo Laboratory |
| Professor | Tetsuya SHISHIDO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Catalyst chemistry |
| Research area | Design of high-performance catalysts for selective transformation of chemicals, environmental catalysts, in situ spectroscopy |
| Outline of the research | Catalysts can play an essential role both in selective transformation of chemicals and in solutions to environmental and energy problems. Our group is focused on the design of a new and high-performance catalyst for selective transformation of chemicals, and for the reduction of environmental pollutants on the basis of understanding at the atomic or molecular scale. Our research targets include solid acid-base catalysts, photocatalysts, and highly functionalized metal or alloy catalysts. In addition, to understand the reaction mechanisms at catalyst surfaces, this group is performing several in situ spectroscopic techniques. |
| Laboratory | Shishido Laboratory |
| Professor | Toshio SHUDO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Hydrogen energy, Vehicle power system, Alternative fuel, Fuel cell, Internal combustion engine, Combustion. |
| Research area | Energy engineering, Thermal engineering, Vehicle engineering, Mechanical engineering |
| Outline of the research | Our main research target is to improve the energy efficiency of vehicle power systems. The research topics include the power density improvement in fuel cells and the thermal efficiency improvement in internal combustion engines fueled with alternative fuels such as hydrogen. |
| Laboratory | Shudo Laboratory |
| Professor | Wataru SETAKA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Physical organic chemistry |
| Research area | Design and synthesis of organic silicon compounds with novel structures and evaluation of their functions |
| Outline of the research | Our interest lies in the design and synthesis of organic molecules with new structures that incorporate silicon, an element in the same group as carbon, to develop molecules with new functions. In particular, we are studying the relationship between molecular structure and molecular functionalities focusing on compounds that undergo specific molecular motion, such as molecular gyroscopes, and silyl-substituted compounds with a π-electron system. |
| Laboratory | Setaka Laboratory |
| Professor | Shinsuke TAKAGI |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Photochemistry and nanostructural chemistry |
| Research area | Development of artificial photosynthetic system and photofunctional materials by photochemistry and nano structural chemistry |
| Outline of the research | Our research interests include the study of artificial photosynthetic systems and functional dye materials using our original molecular arrangement technique. If artificial photosynthesis, which is an ideal energy conversion system, can be realized, it will greatly contribute to solve environment- and energy-related problems. We also aim to establish new methodology to control nano-structure and identify new principles that will lead to advances in science by ultrafast time-resolved spectroscopy and waveguide spectroscopy. |
| Laboratory | Takagi Laboratory |
| Professor | Hiroshi Tachibana |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Synthetic organic chemistry and applied coordination chemistry |
| Research area | Development of catalytic complexes for oxidizing alkanes and new functional complexes with advanced properties |
| Outline of the research | Focusing on ruthenium complexes, which exhibit high catalytic activity and interesting electrochemical and photochemical properties, my group is currently developing oxidative catalytic complexes with high selectivity and activity to alkanes. We are also developing photofunctional metal complexes whose photoreactivity can be externally controlled, as well as macrocyclic multinuclear ruthenium complexes with inclusion and photosensitization capabilities. |
| Laboratory | Inoue Laboratory |
| Professor | Takashi YANAGISHITA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Materials chemistry |
| Research area | Fabrication of ordered nanostructures by electrochemical processes and their application to functional devices |
| Outline of the research | Our group fabricates various ordered nanostructures by electrochemical processes and examines their application to functional devices. The main targets of our research are the formation of nanostructures by nanoimprinting processes and membrane emulsion processes and their practical application. |
| Laboratory | Yanagishita Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Tamao ISHIDA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Catalytic chemistry |
| Research area | Exploration of simple chemistry using heterogeneous catalysts in particular of gold nanoparticles and clusters |
| Outline of the research | Gold nanoparticles and clusters exhibit unique catalytic activities and selectivities. Our research interest includes application of gold catalysts to simplify chemical reactions for the production of valuable chemicals and to reduce energy and wastes. |
| Laboratory | Takagi Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Motoki UEDA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Molecular Self-Assembly, Soft Materials, Peptide Engineering |
| Research area | Development of functional soft materials and their application for drug delivery system (DDS) and medical engineering |
| Outline of the research | To contribute to medical care in urban living environments, we aim to create functional soft materials that combine peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, and biopolymers to treat diseases and extend healthy lifespan through efficient drug delivery. |
| Laboratory | Asayama Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Shungo KATO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Atmospheric chemistry |
| Research area | Environmental monitoring by measuring trace components in the atmosphere and development of atmospheric measurement techniques |
| Outline of the research | In urban areas, the rising amount of photochemical oxidants has been an increasingly serious cause of environmental pollution. Not only air pollutants generated in urban areas in Japan but even those originating from neighboring countries (known as long-range transboundary air pollution) have become problems. Therefore, my group is monitoring the air quality in both urban and remote areas of Japan, as well as developing new atmospheric measurement techniques to alleviate environmental pollution. |
| Laboratory | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Kiyoshi SATO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Heterocyclic chemistry |
| Research area | Development of functional organic molecular materials using ionic aromatic heterocyclic compounds |
| Outline of the research | Our aim is to develop heteroderivatives of condensed polycyclic compounds, such as helicene and coronene, and ionic organic molecular materials such as chromic dyes. To realize this, we are designing and synthesizing novel functional organic molecules by incorporating cationic aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing quaternary nitrogen compounds, such as quinolizinium and imidazolium, into the structures of molecules. |
| Laboratory | Kawakami Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Manabu TANAKA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Polymer chemistry and functional polymer materials |
| Research area | Development of functional polymer materials and their application to environment- and energy-related fields |
| Outline of the research | Polymer materials can be used in various applications, from common plastics to high-performance devices, by designing molecules and controlling their morphology. By developing polymer materials with novel features such as electrolytes for fuel cells, gas separation membranes, and polymer nanofibers, my group aims to contribute to the alleviation of environment- and energy-related problems. |
| Laboratory | Kawakami Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Hizuru NAKAJIMA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Analytical chemistry |
| Research area | Development of micro-chemical and biochemical analysis system for on-site measurement |
| Outline of the research | The aim of my group is to develop new analysis methods and systems that facilitate the rapid and highly sensitive determination of trace components in environmental and biological samples in the field. Our main focus is on the micro-total analysis system, chromatography, electrophoresis, chemical sensors, and biosensors. |
| Laboratory | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Hiroki MIURA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Catalyst chemistry |
| Research area | Development of novel heterogeneous catalysts for environmentally-benign organic transformations |
| Outline of the research | Highly selective organic transformation is essential for synthesizing useful chemicals. Our group is focused on the development of novel catalytic systems that show excellent selectivity and environmentally-compatibility. |
| Laboratory | Shishido Laboratory |
| Associate Professor | Masafumi YAMATO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Polymer science |
| Research area | Control of higher-order structures of polymer materials and exploration of their novel functions by a magnetic process |
| Outline of the research | The properties of polymer materials greatly depend on their higher-order structure, which is formed by introducing additives such as crystals, amorphous materials, and fillers. Therefore, the control of higher-order structures is an important theme. The orientation and alignment of polymer materials can be controlled by applying a strong magnetic field. On the basis of this fact, the formation of new higher-order structures of various polymer materials and the resulting expression of their novel properties are being investigated by our group. |
| Laboratory | Kawakami Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Masanao ISHIJIMA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Inorganic material chemistry |
| Research area | Development of methods for synthesizing metallic nanomaterials |
| Outline of the research | Bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit the unique properties depends on their shape, composition, crystal structure, and size. The purpose of our study is the controlling metallic nanostructures for improvement the nanoparticle properties. |
| Laboratory | Kajihara Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Yusuke INAGAKI |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Organometallic chemistry and main group element chemistry |
| Research area | Design, synthesis, and application of π-electron compounds with heavier group 14 elements |
| Outline of the research | Our interest lies in studying the relationship between molecular structure and functionalities. The purpose of our study is the application of organic silicon compounds. |
| Laboratory | Setaka Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Masato ITO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Structural organic chemistry and main group element chemistry |
| Research area | Design of functional materials based on structural organic chemistry |
| Outline of the research | Based on structural organic chemistry and main group element chemistry, we design and synthesize functional molecules that can contribute to the environment and energy. Especially, we are aiming to produce organic π-conjugated compounds with characteristic photophysical properties. |
| Laboratory | Kubo Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Tetsuya SHIMADA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Physicochemistry |
| Research area | Optical energy conversion and nanostructures by physicochemical approaches |
| Outline of the research | Our focus is the development and evaluation of photofunctional materials with a highly controlled structure at the nanometer level, such as functional materials that can realize artificial photosynthesis, towards the effective use of sunlight. Our main evaluation methods include ultrafast time-resolved spectroscopy (e.g., laser spectroscopy), physicochemical analysis, and theoretical modeling. |
| Laboratory | Takagi Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Hirokazu MUNAKATA |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Electrochemistry and materials chemistry |
| Research area | Improving the performance of energy-conversion devices by structural design |
| Outline of the research | To improve the performance of devices for electrochemical energy conversion, such as rechargeable lithium ion batteries and fuel cells, towards the effective use of energy, we focus on structural design, from the design of battery materials and components, such as electrodes and electrolytes, to the design of batteries themselves. |
| Laboratory | Yanagishita Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Kosuke BEPPU |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Inorganic chemistry, Catalyst chemistry |
| Research area | Development of novel electrocatalyst materials based on inorganic materials chemistry |
| Outline of the research | Development of highly efficient catalytic system is one of the promising candidates for the environmental load reduction and efficient energy utilization. We are tackling the development of novel catalytic system utilizing electricity and light energy by utilizing various characterization methods. |
| Laboratory | Amano Laboratory |
| Assistant Professor | Sifeng MAO |
|---|---|
| Keyword | Analytical chemistry, microfluidics |
| Research area | Development of microchemical pen for single cell analysis and biosensor manufacture |
| Outline of the research | We develop “Micro chemical pen†for control of open microfluidics. The laminar flow and mixing region generated from the device is capable for nano-fabrication, single cell extraction, partial cell cutting, and nanosensing. |
| Laboratory | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |