We are always looking for you have a great motivation!

Topics

• Nucleation processes of nano-particles from a vapor or a liquid phase
• Development of new TEM observation methods and construction of experimental equipments
• Molecular formation at lower temperature by catalytic reactions
• Elucidation of protein crystallization processes
• Formation processes of extraterrestrial minerals in meteorites, asteroids and comets
• Singularity of low-temperature nanoparticles
• Other interesting experiments for future

Methods：

In-situ experiments using originally designed experimental and analytical systems.

Research Fields：

Interdisciplinary fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy and planetary sciences based on material science.

Equipment in our lab：

Analytical transmission electron microscope (TEM), Fluid reaction TEM, Ultra-high vacuum low-temperature TEM, Scanning prove microscope, Laser interferometers, several optical microscopes, Catalytic reaction chamber, Several vacuum systems.

Equipment out of our lab：

Sounding rockets and airplanes for microgravity experiment, Interferometers and high-speed polarized camera for observing snowflakes, Electron holography TEM

Recently published journals：

Nature Communications, Science Advances, PNAS, JACS, Chemistry of Materials, Nanoscale, Scientific reports, Crystal Growth & Design, The Astrophysical Journal, Chemical Physics Letters, RSC Advances

Let’s do an experiment that you love!

Your research topic will be decided based on your hope in addition to my interest, global situation, our equipment and current projects.  Contact me if you wish to enjoy your research life with us!

Information of entrance examination

Period for application: January 4-10, 2018

Date of examination: February 7-8, 2018

Detail information：University site