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Division of Diverse Condensed Matter Science

Condensed matter science has evolved through the discovery of unexpected phenomena and new classes of materials. Behind the apparently different phenomena exhibited by diverse materials, there consistently exists the universality of physical laws that hold across material diversity. The Division of Diverse Condensed Matter Science (DCMS) aims to explore condensed matter science through the complementary perspectives of diversity and universality. Researchers across the fields including strongly correlated systems, quantum phenomena, artificial thin films, surface and interfacial reactions, protein functions, and cellular functions collaborate to elucidate the universal principles inherent in the diverse material world across a wide range of temporal and spatial scales and hierarchical structures. Through interdisciplinary approaches, this division advances the exploration of new materials and the development of novel methodologies in condensed matter science, with the goal of establishing scientific principles that enable a deeper understanding of emergence of material functions. In addition, the Division is committed to realize the diversity not only in research fields but also in people including female and international researchers.

Member(*Leader) Research Subjects
HAYASHI, Kumiko
Professor
Group's HP
  1. Fluorescence observation of axonal transport in iPS cell derived neuron
  2. Force measurement of motor protein kinesin by using a nano-sized spring
  3. Extreme value analysis applied to axonal transport by motor proteins
  4. Theoretical modeling of synapse formation related to axonal transport
INOUE, Keiichi
Project Professor
Group's HP
※ Cross-appointment with Integrated Biosciences, School of Frontier Sciences.
  1. Functional and spectroscopic studies on the mechanism of molecular function of photoreceptive membrane proteins, rhodopsins
  2. Application of advanced spectroscopy for biomolecular study
  3. Exploration of novel photoreceptive proteins using genome big data
  4. Elucidation of functional determinant factors of biomolecules and the development of novel functional molecules using machine learning methods and experimental automation
LIPPMAA, Mikk
Professor
Group's HP
  1. Growth of thin oxide films and heterostructures by pulsed laser deposition
  2. Synthesis of nanostructures and nanocomposite thin films
  3. Carrier dynamics in photocatalysts
  4. Autonomous synthesis of thin films
NAKATSUJI, Satoru
Project Professor
Group's HP
※ Cross-appointment with Physics, School of Science.
  1. Room-temperature topological transport in magnetic materials
  2. Strange metal behavior and unconventional superconductivity in strongly correlated materials
  3. Manipulation of topological states for spintronics and energy harvesting applications
TAKAGI, Rina
Associate Professor
Group's HP
  1. Search for new properties in multi-orbital strongly correlated electron systems
  2. Functionality related to topological magnetic structures
  3. Design and elucidation of novel electronic phases based on molecular orbitals
 
YOSHINOBU, Jun
Professor
Group's HP
  1. Activation and surface reaction of molecules on well-defined model catalysts
  2. Properties and reactions of materials with hydrogen
  3. Electronic states and reactivity of edge surfaces of two-dimensional materials
  4. Vibrational spectroscopy and dynamical processes of molecules on surfaces using THz pulses