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Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorWhen light interacts with a material, it triggers the emission of photoelectrons.
My research focuses on exploring the myriad interactions these photoelectrons undergo during the emission process. Through this investigation, I aim to elucidate the electronic states of thin magnetic and semiconductor films.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Photoelectron momentum maps, Programming, English, and the Future of Japan
Motto in Research or in Life:
Challenge, Cooperation
Hobby/Holiday:
Spending time with my son, Work!
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am engaged in synthesizing and functionalizing nanomaterials, using nanospaces and interfaces for molecular control. In particular, I work with nanocarbons such as graphene and carbon nanotubes to discover new molecular control mechanisms and achieve high thermocatalytic activity through the creation of nano-sized catalysts. In addition, I am investigating the behavior of molecules at interfaces using computational chemistry techniques.
Recent Topics of Interests: Interfacial behavior of graphene, Catalyst for CO2 reduction
Motto in Research or in Life:
・Learn from the past to innovate
・Taking proactive initiatives, possessing strong decisiveness, and boldly forging ahead
・Embrace a spirit of challenge
Hobby / Holiday: Snowboarding
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorAnimals often appear to adhere to certain behavioral rules, yet they exhibit distinct behavioral patterns among individuals, called personalities. Such diversity among individuals can be beneficial for a group. I am investigating the molecular and evolutionary mechanisms behind the emergence of behavioral diversity, possibly providing insights into our societies.
Recent Topics of Interests: Genetics behind emergent properties of collective behavior.
Motto in Research or in Life: You are what you do.
Hobby / Holiday: Running, Badminton
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorThe insect exoskeleton (cuticula/cuticle), the shell-like material covering the body surface, shows astonishingly diverse properties ranging from the hardness of a beetle’s cuticle to the vibrant colors of a jewel beetle’s cuticle.
Moreover, I have revealed that altering the properties of the cuticle can result in changes in the overall body shape. I aim to understand how insects create such diverse cuticles and how the cuticles contribute to the wide range of insect morphologies.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I aspire to understand the physical forms of living organisms by directly connecting them to the functions of genes. Based on this understanding, one of my dreams is to account for diversifying biological forms, such as how the ladybugs become perfectly round or how the stick insects get elongated.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Embrace what I find truly ‘interesting’ and ‘fun.’
Hobby / Holiday:
On my days off, I make preparations by cooking meals in advance for the following week. If I have some spare time, I also enjoy playing the piano.
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorNo two individuals share the exact same facial features, and similarly, no two individuals possess identical patterns of thought. This diversity and individual variations also exist in organisms other than humans.
My research focuses on understanding the process by which these individual differences are shaped during the evolutionary time scale. Additionally, I aim to explore the functional significance of individual variations within groups of organisms.
Recent Topics of Interest: I have keen interests not only in elucidating the functions of diversity from a biological point of view, but also in applying the “power” of diversity to the fields of industry, agriculture, and engineering.
Motto in Research or in Life: Cherishing my “unique perspective on things,” firmly believing in it, and confronting various events and phenomena. Additionally, embracing a balanced sense of self-doubt.
Hobby / Holiday: Spending time with my children
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research interests are lives in snow and ice of glaciers and snowpacks. What kinds of lives are on snow and ice? What are they doing? And why do they live in such harsh conditions of snow and ice? These are the questions and motivations of my research.
To explore these topics, I am conducting fieldwork in various locations across the world, including snowy mountains in Japan, glaciers in the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the Arctic. I am utilizing a combination of physical, chemical, and biological analyses to explore the fascinating and unknown snow and ice ecosystems.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Biosphere and geosphere interaction, Climate change, Humanity in environmental change
Motto in Research or in Life:
If you make assurance too much, you will miss a chance.
Hobby / Holiday:
Mountaineering, Bicycling, Skiing (cross-country / downhill), Traveling
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorOn the Earth’s surface, various substances ubiquitously migrate and/or concentrate in a given environment. My primary research focus is the origin and migration dynamics of these substances, particularly methane, iodine, plastic, and others, in groundwater/seawater from a geological and geochemical perspective.
Recent Topics of Interest:
・Correlation between oceanic environmental changes and the growth/dissolution of methane hydrate
・Changes in seafloor environments around methane seepage
・Processes of iodine migration and concentration in sediment pore water
Motto in Research or in Life:
It isn’t that they can’t see the solution. It is that they can’t see the problem.
Hobby / Holiday:
I read various classical and famous books from different genres, following in the footsteps of people from the past. I also like taking care of land hermit crabs.
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorI am elucidating the physical properties of halide perovskites―materials gaining significant attention for their potential in solar cells and light-emitting devices―using advanced laser spectroscopy. Additionally, I am pursuing unprecedented and innovative applications, such as optical cooling, leveraging the unique properties of this new semiconductor.
Recent Topics of Interests: Quantum optics, Thermodynamics
Motto in Research or in Life: Finding enjoyment in everything
Hobby / Holiday: Light resistance training, spending time with my children, gardening
