Interactive guidance: experience our research environment and cutting edge facilities

Meet ISSP (Institute for Solid State Physics) professors and researchers and learn about research activities and school life on Kashiwa campus. As a national joint-research institute, ISSP is a research hub for international researchers in the field of condensed matter physics and materials science, and a home to the most advanced experimental facilities.

Overview

Date:
9th May, (Sat.) 13:00〜17:45
Venue:
Lecture Room, ISSP Bldg. A 6F, UTokyo Kashiwa Campus / Online (zoom)
Contact:
issp-guidance-group@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Registration:
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Time Table

TimeContents
13:00-13:15Director's greetings / Introduction of ISSP
13:15-13:30Explanation of entrance exams
13:30-14:10Introduction of laboratories
14:10-15:10Poster session
15:15-17:00Laboratory tour
17:00-17:45 Individual research lab consultations
You can visit the research laboratory of interest and have more detailed individual consultations regarding research themes and other topics.

Faculty members

To study at ISSP, applicants need to enroll in one of the following graduate schools. Each graduate school holds a separate entrance examination, therefore applicants should contact their advisor before the application process begins(Faculty members may belong to multiple schools).

Click on the keywords below to select faculty members conducting related research.

Physics, School of Science

  • HASHISAKA
    Nanoscale

    Quantum transport, Quantum many-body physics, Anyons, Quantum Hall effect
    Hasshisaka Gr. Mail

  • ITATANI Laser

    Intense ultrashort-pulse laser, Attosecond science, Quantum dynamics, Ultrafast soft-X-ray spectroscopy, Nonlinear spectroscopy
    Itatani Gr. Mail

  • KATO Theory

    Mesoscopic Systems, Spintronics
    Kato Gr. Mail

  • KAWABATA Theory

    Condensed matter theory, Nonequilibrium phases of matter
    Kawashima Gr. Mail

  • KAWASHIMA Theory

    Computational Statistical Physics, Quantum Many-Body Systems, Tensor Network, Monte Carlo Method, Machine Learning
    Kawashima Gr. Mail

  • KITAGAWA
    Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Ultrahigh-pressure, Superconductivity, Quantum Magnetism, Quantum Sensing, Magnetic Resonance
    Kitagawa Gr. Mail

  • KONDO Laser

    Topological quantum properties, Superconductors, Strongly correlated systems, Laser, Photoemission spectroscopy
    Kondo Gr. Mail

  • KOSHINO * Under application
    Theory

    Condensed Matter Theory, 2D materials, Topologial Quantum Properties

  • KUBOTA * Under application
    SR

    X-ray free-electron laser, high-brightness X-ray, non-equilibrium, ultrafast, high magnetic field

  • I. MATSUDA
    SR

    Synchrotron radiation, X-ray free electron laser, nonlinear phenomena, catalysis, monatomic layer, surface, interface, robot, informatics
    I.Matsuda Gr. Mail

  • MATSUNAGA
    Laser

    Optical properties of materials, Laser, Terahertz spectroscopy, Topological semimetals, Spintronics, Ultrafast phenomena
    Matsunaga Gr. Mail

  • NAKATSUJI * Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Topological Quantum Phases, Correlated Electron Systems, Superconductivity, Quantum Spin Liquids, Spintronics, Energy Harvesting
    Nakatsuji Gr. Mail
    * Cross-appointment with Physics, School of Science.

  • NOGUCHI Biophys., Soft matter Theory

    Theory & Simulation, Soft Matter & Complex Condensed Matter, Nonequilibrium Spatiotemporal Patterns, Biomembrane
    Noguchi Gr. Mail

  • OKA Theory

    Condensed Matter Theory, Field theoretical study of nonequilibrium quantum matter
    Kato Gr. Mail

  • OZAKI Theory

    Material Design from First-Principles
    Ozaki Gr. Mail

  • SATO* Neutron

    Neutron scattering, Quantum magnetism, Superconductivity, Non-equilibrium stedy state, Quasicrystals
    Tokunaga Gr. Mail
    * Cross-appointment with Tohoku Univ.

Chemistry, School of Science

  • INOUE
    Biophys., Soft matter Laser

    Understanding the nature of proteins that work with light through physics and chemistry
    Inoue Gr. Mail

    * Cross-appointment with GSFS.

  • I. MATSUDA
    SR

    Synchrotron radiation, X-ray free electron laser, nonlinear phenomena, catalysis, monatomic layer, surface, interface, robot, informatics
    I.Matsuda Gr. Mail

  • MAYUMI
    Neutron Softmatter

    Polymer, Soft Matter, Neutron scattering, X-ray scattering, Mechanical properties
    Mayumi Gr. Mail

Applied Physics, School of Engineering

  • ENDO
    Laser

    Advanced Laser Science, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, Quantum Optical Materials
    Mail

  • IDEUE
    Nanoscale

    Two-dimensional atomic layer material, Quantum measurement, Quantum Rectification, Topological Transport, Superconductivity, Magnetism
    Ideue Gr. Mail

  • KIMURA
    SR Biophys., Soft matter<

    X-ray microscope, X-ray optics, ultra-precision machining, Bioimaging
    Kimura Gr. Mail

  • KOBAYASHI
    Laser

    State-of-the-art lasers, Ultrafast optical science, AI, laser processing
    Kobayashi Gr. Mail

  • KOFU
    Neutron

    Neutron scattering, Chemical physics, hydrogen and ionic conductors, molecular magnets
    Kofu Gr. Mail

  • KOHAMA
    MegaGauss

    High magnetic field, Quantum phenomena, Superconductivity, Entropy, Spin, Technical development
    Kohama Gr. Mail

  • NAKAJIMA
    Neutron

    Emergent phenomena of spin origin / Topological magnetic orders/ Multiferroics / Neutron scattering / X-ray diffraction
    Nakajima Gr. Mail

  • SHIMAZAKI
    Nanoscale

    Semiconductor 2D materials, Moire superlattice, Quantum many-body physics, Artificial quantum system, Electrical control, Optical spectroscopy
    Shimazaki Gr. Mail

Complexty Science and Engineering, GSFS

  • HAYASHI
    Biophys., Soft matter

    Biophysics、Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics、Motor proteins、Softmatter
    Hayashi Gr. Research Mail

Integrated Biosciences, GSFS

  • INOUE
    Biophys., Soft matter Laser

    Protein, Photoreaction, Photobiology, Machine learning, Automated experiment
    Inoue Gr. Mail

    * Cross-appointment with GSFS.

Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

  • HARADA
    SR

    Functional interfacial water, Battery materials, Soft Matter, X-ray emission spectroscopy, Laser photoelectron emission microscopy
    Harada Gr. Mail

  • HIROSE
    Synth., strongly correlated systems Nanoscale

    Organic Materials, Chirality, Circularly Polarized Luminescence, Molecular Wires, Molecular Springs

  • LIPPMAA
    Nanoscale

    Oxides, Thin Films, Surfaces, Interfaces
    Lippmaa Gr. Research Mail

  • MASUDA
    Neutron Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Search for Novel Quantum Phenomena in Spin Systems
    Masuda Gr. Mail

  • Y. MATSUDA
    MegaGauss Synth., strongly correlated systems

    1000 T, Ultrahigh magnetic fields, Strongly correlated electrons, Quantum spins, High-magnetic-field X-ray experiments, Magnetic-field-induced phase transitions
    Maysuda Gr. Mail

  • MAYUMI
    Neutron Softmatter

    Polymer, Soft Matter, Neutron scattering, X-ray scattering, Mechanical properties
    Mayumi Gr. Mail

  • MIWA
    Nanoscale

    Spintronics, Chiral molecules, Quantum materials, Biomolecules, Pulse laser
    Miwa Gr. Mail

  • MIYATA
    MegaGauss

    Ultrahigh magnetic fields, Magneto-optics, van der Waals materials, Quantum magnets
    Miyata Gr. Mail

  • OKAMOTO
    Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Crystalline Solids, New Materials, Material Synthesis, Exotic Quantum Phenomena, Electronic Functions
    Okamoto Gr. Mail

  • OKAZAKI
    Laser

    Superconductivity, Photoinduced phase transitions, Laser, Photoemission spectroscopy
    Okazaki Gr. Mail

  • TAKAGI
    Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Strongly correlated electron systems, Emergent phenomena, Topological spin texture, Crystal synthesis, Pressure effect
    Yamashita Gr. Mail

  • YAMASHITA
    Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Ultra-low temperature, Geometrically-frustrated magnets, Superconductivity, Strong electronic correlated electron system
    Yamashita Gr. Research Mail

  • YAMAURA
    Synth., strongly correlated systems

    Structural properties, functional materials, new materials, material synthesis
    Yamaura Gr. Mail

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Admission Schedule for Apr. 2027 entrance

Schedule for entrance examination varies depending on each school. Also, there are some exams for Oct. entrance and overseas students. Please check each school’s homepage for details.

Physics, Graduate School of Science

TBA
Application period
5/23

Master course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam
More info.

Doctral course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam
More info.

Chemistry, Graduate School of Science

TBA
Application period
4/25, 6/6

Master course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam

Doctoral course

TBA
Oral exam

More info.

Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering

5/29-6/4
Application period
4/11, 5/9

Master course

TBA
Written exam: Math
TBA
Written exam: Physics
TBA
Oral exam

Doctoral course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam

More info.

Complexty Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

6/4-10
Application period
4/4,25

Master course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam

Doctral course

TBA
Rehearsal for online exam
TBA
Oral exam

More info.

Integrated Biosciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

Early June
Application period
4/4, 19, 5/16

Master course

Late July
Specialized and fundamental biosciences
Late July
essay

Doctral course

Late January, 2027
Oral exam

More info.

Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

TBA
Application period
4/4, 25, 5/9, 16

Master course

TBA
First exam
TBA
Oral exam

Doctral course

TBA
Written exam
TBA
Oral exam

More info.