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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:
10th 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

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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.

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Index

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

  • AKIYAMA Laser Nanoscale

    Semiconductor Laser, Solar Cell, Nano structure, Optical physics, Bioluminescence
    Akiyama Gr. Mail

  • HASHISAKA
    Nanoscale

    Quantum transport, Quantum many-body physics, Anyons, Edge states
    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
    Kawashima Gr. Mail

  • KITAGAWA
    Synth.

    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

  • 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.

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

  • NOGUCHI Biophys. Theory

    Theory & Simulation, Soft Matter & Complex Condensed Matter, Biomembrane, Massively Parallel Simulation
    Noguchi Gr. Mail

  • OKA Theory Laser

    Nonequilibrium quantum matter, Field theoretical study of correlation effect and biological phenomena
    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.

  • TOKUNAGA MegaGauss Synth.

    High magnetic field, Quantum limit, Multiferroics, Strongly correlated electronic systems
    Tokunaga Gr. Mail

Chemistry, School of Science

  • INOUE
    Biophys. Laser

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

  • 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

  • HASEGAWA
    Nanoscale

    Nano-scale quantum electronic states, superconductivity, spin, and magnetism explored by probe microscopy
    Hasegawa Gr. Mail

  • IDEUE
    Nanoscale

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

  • KIMURA
    SR Biophys.<

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

  • KOBAYASHI
    Laser

    Optical science with state-of-the-art lasers
    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

Complexty Science and Engineering, GSFS

  • HAYASHI
    Biophys.

    Biophysics、Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics、Motor proteins、Fluorescence Imaging、Neuronal cargo transport
    Hayashi Gr. Research Mail

Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

  • HARADA
    SR Biophys.

    Functional interfacial water, Battery electrode, X-ray emission spectroscopy, Laser spectromicroscopy
    Harada Gr. Mail

  • INOUE
    Biophys. Laser

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

  • LIPPMAA
    Nanoscale

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

  • MASUDA
    Neutron Synth.

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

  • Y. MATSUDA
    MegaGauss Synth.

    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 molecule, Quantum material, biomolecule, Pulse laser, Synchrotron spectroscopy
    Miwa Gr. Mail

  • MIYATA
    MegaGauss

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

  • OKAMOTO
    Synth.

    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 electron systems, Topological spin texture, Crystal synthesis, Pressure effect
    Yamashita Gr. Mail

  • YAMASHITA
    Synth.

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

  • YAMAURA
    Synth.

    Structural physics of functional materials
    Yamaura Gr. Mail

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Admission Schedule for Apr. 2026 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

6/18-24
Application period
5/31
Guidance

Master course

8/19
Written exam
9/2,3
Oral exam
More info.

Doctral course

8/19
Written exam
2026/1/27
Oral exam
More info.

Chemistry, Graduate School of Science

6/18-24
Application period
4/26, 6/14
Guidance

Master course

8/19
Written exam
9/3
Oral exam

Doctoral course

2026/2/5
Oral exam
More info.

Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering

5/30-6/5
Application period
4/12, 5/17
Guidance

Master course

8/25
Written exam: Math
8/26
Written exam: Physics
8/29
Oral exam

Doctoral course

8/26
Written exam
8/28
Oral exam
More info.

Complexty Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

6/5-11
Application period
4/19,5/17,24
Guidance

Master course

8/4
Rehearsal for online exam
8/19
Written exam
8/25
Oral exam

Doctral course

8/4
Rehearsal for online exam
8/18
Oral exam
More info.

Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

6/5-11
Application period
4/26,5/17,31
Guidance

Master course

8/19
First exam
8/25
Oral exam

Doctral course

8/19
Written exam
8/22
Oral exam
More info.