Department of
Applied Physics

Research Groups & Research Areas

• Materials Science

  We study the behavior of electrons in matter and other properties of matter revealed by quantum mechanics, one of the foundations of modern physics, in order to discover physical properties which have not previously existed and to develop material functionality. Our current way of life is made possible by physical materials which have a variety of properties. By developing physical materials with novel functions, we open up new possibilities for our future way of life.

  Itou Research Group / Miyajima Research Group / Saitoh Research Group / Tohyama Research Group

• Complexity Science

  This field of study adopts a nonlinear dynamical systems perspective to derive a mathematical understanding of emergent phenomena, such as human brain activity, fish shoaling, and earthquake generation mechanisms, which are the result of a combination of factors. Researcher in complexity science is focused on such topics as the mechanisms of information transmission to the brain and analysis of human social networks where individuals are connected via a diverse array of relationships.

  Araki Research Group / Aso Research Group / Sumino Research Group

• Energy Science

  Understanding energy storage, transport and conversion from a physical perspective and then generating novel applications based on this understanding is an important challenge for realizing a sustainable future. We are pursuing new energy development in such areas as “high temperature superconductivity,” which is central to quantum computing, and “energy harvesting,” which involves converting ambient vibration and heat into electrical energy.

  Miyakawa Research Group / Nakajima Research Group

• Nanodevices

  When electrons and molecules, ions and other minute particles are placed in nanospaces or nanoperiodic structures, quantum mechanical effects become apparent. In the field of nanodevices, we focus on spatial design at the atomic and molecular level in order to pursue the research and development of superior power-saving, ultra-small-scale, high-performance, next-generation memory, energy elements, and ultra-small devices with novel functions.

  Higuchi Research Group / Kinoshita Research Group / Okamura Research Group