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Graduate School of pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba
National Institute of Materials Science
Join NIMS as a Graduate Student
Doctoral Program inMaterials Science andEngineering
Doctoral Program in Materials Science EngineeringGraduate School of Pure Applied ScienceUniversity of Tsukuba3-13 Sakura, Tsukuba city, Ibaraki 305-0003, JAPANTel : 029 863 5348Email : [email protected]
Website : www.nims.go.jp/graduate
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Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering
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GreetingsState of the Art Research and Training
Framework of The Graduate Program
Kazuaki SAKODAProfessor, Chair
The Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering is operated jointly by the Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences at the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). Selected scientists from NIMS have joined the graduate school faculty and supervise the students’ thesis research for Ph.D. degrees.
Materials Science and Engineering is a discipline that helps to develop and use materials for various engineering applications. It is a key engineering field to support the infrastructure of modern society, such as energy, environment, information, communication, construction, transportation, medicine and welfare. This program is comprised of five fields: Organic- and Bio- Materials, Metals and Ceramics, Nanomaterials, Semiconducting Materials, and Condensed Matter Physics. It aims at educating students to become highly professional engineers or scientists in Materials Science and Engineering through hands-on research experience using advanced experimental facilities and by participating in major research projects.
The faculty members of this doctoral program are also involved in the education for the master's programs: Physics, Chemistry, Applied Physics, and Materials Science.
We would like to invite young graduate students to join the frontier research at NIMS.
1992 - Collaboration between University of Tsukuba and NRIM/NIRIM (former institutes of NIMS) started, as Cooperative Graduate Program
2004 - Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering was launched (18 Professors, 6 Students)
2005The Special lecture on the latest topics of materials science, Nano Materials and Engineering, started
20079 new professors joined (total 27 professors)
2008The special lectures given in English started in the Materials Science and Engineering Course (for Master’s degree)
201626 professors are assigned to the program
History of Doctoral Programin Materials Science andEngineering
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has been
working on "Materials research for creating tomorrow".
NIMS provides an ideal environment for materials science
research, including metals, ceramics, organic materials
and biomaterials.
The selected NIMS researchers supervise the doctoral
and master’s students as the university faculty members.
The students can perform their own research using the
advanced experimental facilities and are also expected to
participate in the research projects in NIMS. Our program
encourages the students to seek professional recognition
while pursuing their studies.
Student Seminar Student Seminar is part of the curriculum, all students and faculty members in the program attend. It is designed for the students to discuss their research results with other researchers and develop their presentation skills in English. It also aims to promote more comprehensive understanding of the research performed at NIMS. Each presentation at the seminar is evaluated by all faculty members.
Professors and their Research Fields
Transmission electronmicroscope
20T superconductingmagnet system
【World Top-level Facilities】
Doctoral Programs
Program inPhysics
Working Individuals in the Relevant
Industries
Master’sDegreeHolders
InternationalStudents
University of Tsukuba National Institute for Materials Science
Program inChemistry
Program inPhysics
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Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering
• Metals and Ceramics • Nanomaterials• Organic- and Bio- Materials • Condensed Matter Physics• Semiconducting Materials
Program inChemistry
Program inMaterials Science
Program inMaterials Science
Program inApplied Physics
Program inApplied Physics Master’s Programs and the faculty members assigned in Graduate School of
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Master’s applicants will choose the course corresponding to their assignment.
Physics Chemistry
Takeuchi, Naito
Sakoda, Uji,Hu, Yamaguchi
Research Fields
Organic- and Bio- Materials
Metals and Ceramics
Nanomaterials
Semiconducting Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Sasaki, Hashimoto
Chen, Taguchi, Ebara
Hono, Tsuchiya,Mori, Watanabe
Sekiguchi, Fukata
Applied Physics
Sakurai, Mitani,Takano
Miki, Takeda, GolbergNakayama, Tang,Yoshikawa
Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering
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Lectures jointly provided byUniversity of Tsukuba and NIMS
Number of alumni in the doctoral program (2006-2015) : 105
International and Aspirational Atmosphere
Specialized classes in the Materials Science and Engineering Course (for Master’s students) have been open in English since 2008. Also, laboratory training opportunity “Fundamentals of Nano-technology: Lecture and Laboratory” has been provided with nano fabrication facilities in National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), in collaboration with University of Tsukuba, since 2008.
The lecture is designed to give the background physics and knowledge of nano fabrication processing required to understand nanotechnology, through a combination of lectures and laboratory experiences. The practice takes place in two NIMS signature facilities: ‘MANA Foundry’ and ‘3D Nano-integration Foundry’, where you learn the device fabrication, and both structural and functional characterizations. The students can apply their experience to their own research.
70 % of the students in our program are from overseas (as of April 2016). Most of the curriculum and the events (such as the program orientation and the student seminar) are conducted in English. The students have an opportunity to participate in several events, workshops and symposiums at the university as well as NIMS.
In November 2015, the Joint Student Seminar was held at the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre (NSRRC), Taiwan. It was noteworthy that the graduate program in Materials Science of Engineering jointly had a simultaneous opportunity for students with 5 universities in Taiwan, namely,
National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University, National Sun Yat-sen University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and Tamkang University. It provided a platform for interdisciplinary interaction of students specializing in materials science.
We encourage the students to acquire specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge, materials science insights into social issues, a sense of scientific research ethics, developing a professional profile through publication and presentation at international conferences, as well as English communication skills to interact with professionals.
Career of the alumni
Research Institutes
National Institute for Materials Science, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Max Planck Institute for Iron Research(Germany), Saclay Nuclear Research Centre(France)
Universities
University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Tohoku University, Tokyo Medical And Dental University, Keio University, McMaster University(Canada), University of Minnesota(US), University of Michigan(US), University of Hong Kong, Fudan University(China), University of Trento(Italy), University of Technology Malaysia(Malaysia), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology(Saudi Arabia), Eindhoven University of Technology(Netherlands)
Companies/Corporations
Toshiba, NEC, Nissan Chemical Industries, SanDisk Corporation, Kobelco Research Institute, Japan Stent Technology, Quantum Design Japan, JECC Torisha, JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, Hitachi Chemical, Mizkan Holdings, Filips, Applied Materials(US), Nanoforce Technology(UK), Atotech Thailand(Thailand)
How and When to ApplyPlease visit our website or contact our office
for more details.
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Exam in August(for April admission)
Exam in February(for April or Octoberadmission)
Clarify your interest and contact a potential supervisorCheck the faculty member listing. Find the matches between their research and your interested research field. Email the professor your CV with a cover letter expressing your interest in the research subject.
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Apply for the entrance examIf the faculty member agrees to act as the student’s supervisor, submit the application to the University of Tsukuba admission office during the application period.
Please note: the original valid TOEIC or TOEFL score certificate is required for the applica-tion. IELTS test certificate is also accepted only for the doctoral program.
Please visit our website for the details.
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Take the entrance examThe exam is held at the University of Tsukuba.
• Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering :
The exam is comprised of a presentation (15 min) and an interview (15 min).
• Materials Science and Engineering Course (for Master’s students) :
The exam differs depending on the Master’s programs (Chemistry, Physics, Applied Phys-ics, and Materials Science). The selection will be based on written exam, Interview, and also either TOEIC/TOEFL score or English exam.
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Result AnnouncementThe result will be posted on a noticeboard at the university. Meanwhile, the result certifi-cate will be delivered to you.
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EnrollmentThe enrollment period will be April or October.
(October enrollment is available for the February exam applicants only )
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NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship
NIMS offers NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship to excellent students in the doctoral/master’s course of Materials Science and Engineering. The assistantship carries a monthly stipend to assist academically deserving students in fulfilling their academic goals. Those students appointed as NIMS Junior researcher will enable to gain insight into their research career by “hands on” experience of working on latest research projects.
Please go to our website for more details. (www.nims.go.jp/graduate)
Monthly Stipend (For International Students)
Doctoral Course：about 190,000 JPYMaster’s Course：about 160,000 JPY
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Metals and Ceramics Metals and Ceramics
Magnetic Materials Group Master's course: Materials Science
Studies on magnetic and spintronics materials for energy efficient data storage and automobiles using atomistic characterization techniques, i.e., the development of magnetic recording media and read sensors for next generation hard disk drives and high performance permanent magnets.
Professor Kazuhiro HONO
www.nims.go.jp/mmu
D e ve l o p h i g h p e r fo r m a n ce m a gn e t i c materials by understanding the structure-property relationships
My group is truly international and many alumni are actively working all over the world.
Sengen-site
X-Ray Physics Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Novel X-ray spectroscopy and imaging for materials science, with special interests on the instrumentation and developing super analytical methods, to clarify how chemical reaction proceeds and how function emerges in the materials system in terms of atomic-scale dynamics.
ProfessorKenji SAKURAI
www.nims.go.jp/xray/lab
Development of new X-ray microscope (patented)
Science becomes exciting whenyou find mysteries.
Sengen-site
Structural Function Materials Group Master's course: Materials Science
Research on the development of metallic functional/structural materials,such as, Ti alloys, intermetallics and shape memory alloys by the combination of phase transformation and deformation process, and to clarify the underlying physics and mechanisms of their functionality.
ProfessorKoichi TSUCHIYA
www.nims.go.jp/group/msdg
Amorphous/nanocrystalline TiNi
Giant magnetostriction in Fe-Ga.
Let’s develop “active” metallic materials together !
Sengen-site
Spintronics Group Master's course: Applied Physics
D evelopment of new magnet ic mater ia ls and nanostructures via atomic scale control based on the latest thin film growth techniques. Making nano-scale devices and characterizing novel magnetic and spin-transport properties are also performed for developing next-generation spintronic devices as well as their physical understanding.
ProfessorSeiji MITANI
www.nims.go.jp/mmu
Spin-transfer-torque magnetization switching using highly spin-polarized materials
Ferromagnetic tunnel junctions
Enjoy studying in an emerging field of electronics.
Sengen-site
Join us, and explore the wonders ofthe book of nature.
Nano Frontier Materials Group Master's course: Applied Physics
We are focusing on the physical properties of high-Tc superconductor, diamond supercondutor, Fe-besed superconductor BiS2-based superconductor and carbon nanotube. Development of novel devices, including optical and field effect devices, using superconductos and nano-technologies are tergets.
Associate ProfessorYoshihiko TAKANO
www.nims.go.jp/NFM/
Levitation of superconductor
Superconducting diamond
Sengen-site
Functional Inorganic Materials Group Master's course: Materials Science
We focus on developing highly functional energy & environment materials, such as, thermoelectric and battery materials, through atomic network control, synthesis of new materials, nano/microstructure control of materials with strong structure-property relationships from their topology. We especially aim to realise the first wide-spread application of thermoelectrics.
Associate ProfessorTakao MORI
www.nims.go.jp/group/g_inorganic-nanostructure/index_e.html
Control of atomic network
structure
Necessity of thermoelectric
materials
Let’s develop the world’s first wide-ranging applicable thermoelectric material and other highly functional materials together !
Namiki-site
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Soft Chemistry Group Master's course: Materials Science
Studies on novel two-dimensional nanosheets as a graphene analogue and their organization into artificial systems for state-of-the-art applications in electronics and environmental/energy technologies, i.e., the developments of new capacitor materials, catalysts, energy storage devices showing unprecedented performance.
ProfessorTakayoshi SASAKI
www.nims.go.jp/softchem/index-e.html
Assembly of nanosheets
Development of functional materials system in the fields of environmental, energy, IT fields with using inorganic / organic semiconducting materials or metallic nanoparticles, such as new spintronics nanostructure in silicon crystal, organic semiconductor devices, plasmonic devices. Also search for brand new nanomaterials and its analysis.
Nano-architecture Group Master's course: Applied Physics
ProfessorKazushi MIKI
www.nims.go.jp/nanoarchi_gr
Bi nanoline buried in silicon epitaxial layer. The light and dark colors show silicon and bismuth atoms, respectively.
Nanotubes Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Synthesis and property study of new inorganic nanotubes, nanocones and nanowires, such as Si, GaN, ZnO, BN, and analysis of their structure using high resolution analytical electron microscopy.
ProfessorDmitri GOLBERG
www.nims.go.jp/nanotube/index-e.html
Discovery of nanothermometer
B-C-Nnanotube
58°C 294°C 490°C
Nano-function Group Master's course: Applied Physics
We investigate optical nonlinearity, transient optical response and nano-local field optical phenomena of inorganic and organic nanomaterials with femtosecond spectroscopy. We also study control of nano-scale structures, surface modification with advanced ion beam technology and nanoparticle assembly with biomolecules.
ProfessorYoshihiko TAKEDA
www.nims.go.jp/group/ionbeam
Nanostructures with Ion beam technology
Femtosecond laser spectroscopy
Surface modification & nano-assembly
NanomaterialsMetals and Ceramics Nanomaterials
Electro-nanocharacterization Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Development and applications of multiple-probe SPMs and related nanocharacterization techniques. Using these techniques, we investigate physical and chemical properties at the nanometer scale and implement such properties into hybride materials, next-generation nanodevices, and neuromorphic architectures toward artificially interigent materials.
ProfessorTomonobu NAKAYAMA
www.nims.go.jp/NanoFIG/index.html
[Top]Multiprobe STM and a measurement on a nanowire with it.
[Bottom]Single-molecule data-storage (STM image) together with an illustration of a neuromorphic network.
Innovative and challenging mind is necessary for changing the world. I really welcome a student who tackles to a problem rather than seeks for reasons of possible difficulties.
Join us to enjoy finding new materials andunexpected properties in them!
Let's create new nanotubes !A big discovery is a way for R&D of Nanotechnology.
Together we can advance our minds and our research.
Our target is combining physics, biology, chemistry, and electronics together to make new functional devices. In my laboratory, we conduct this emerging research internationally, with American, British, Chinese, and Indian research fellows. I will supervise energetic students who wish to work internationally within our new research field of Nanoarchitecture.
[email protected]@nims.go.jp
Computational Materials Design Group Master's course: Materials Science
We have developed a computer aided engineering framework to accelerate material research and development, based on multi-scale and multi-discipline modeling to characterize material behaviors and properties. We focus on especially structural materials for automotive and aviation industries.
Associate ProfessorIkumu WATANABE
www.nims.go.jp/personal/ikumu/
Let ’s open the door to the mater ial science using mathematics and physics as keys.
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Organic- and Bio- MaterialsNanomaterials
1D Nanomaterials Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Design and fabrication of functional structures, characterization of properties, and development for industr ial appl ications of one - dimensional nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and rare-earth boride nanowires.
www.nims.go.jp/1Dnanomaterials/english
Electron Microscopic Analysis Group Master’s Course: Materials Science
Development of transmission electron microscopy techniques and systems especinal ly for in-situ observation of energy and environmental materials.
Associate ProfessorJie TANG
Associate ProfessorAyako HASHIMOTO
samurai.nims.go.jp/HASHIMOTO_Ayako-e.html
[Top] Three-dimensional imaging by scanning confocal electron microscopy (Pt nanoparticles dispersed on carbon nanostructures)
[Bottom] High-resolution in-situ observation under high temperature by using a heating specimen holder (Pt atoms on graphene layers)
Nanomechanical Sensors Group Master’s course : Applied Physics
Development of new molecular sensors/systems towards global-standard artificial olfaction, mobile breath analysis, and new blood/fluid test. Fusion of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, and cultural anthropology.
Associate ProfessorGenki YOSHIKAWA
y-genki.net
Macromolecules Group Master's course: Chemistry
Creation of new organic nanochemistry thorough the design, synthesis, and characterization of organic, macromolecular, and supramolecular materials with photo- and electro-active components, chemosensing functions, dynamic mechanical characters.
ProfessorMasayuki TAKEUCHI
www.nims.go.jp/macromol/english
Assemblies of Conjugated Molecules
Nanoscale alignment of polymers
Biomaterials Group Master's course: Materials Science
Research on tissue engineering scaffolds and stem cell function manipulation materials is carr ied out. Porous and hybrid scaffolds of biodegradable polymers, biomimetic matrices, nano- and micro-patterned functional biomolecules and biofunctional nanoparticles are prepared to investigate their cellular interaction and application for tissue engineering.
ProfessorGuoping CHEN
www.nims.go.jp/eng/research/group/tissue-regeneration
Tissues Engineering of CartilageUsing Biodegradable Porous Scaffolds
BiodegradablePorous Scaffold
Regenerated Cartilage
Biomedical Materials Group Master's course: Materials Science
Fundamental studies on the biomedical materials for minimal invasive therapy. We synthesize soft materials which show sol-gel transitions under the physiological environment and apply them for tissue/cell adhesives and drug-eluting stent etc.
Associate ProfessorTetsushi TAGUCHI
www.nims.go.jp/eng/research/group/biopolymerTissue Adhesive Cell Spheroid
Let us make the world better with our nanotechnology! Enjoy new organic nanomaterials field.
Join us and enjoy the science "from corn to human body".
Let’s enjoy studying unique materials for biomedical application.
Let‘s see interesting structures and phenomena of advanced materials at atomic scale!
Let's develop the first world standard sensor!
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Organic- and Bio- Materials Condensed Matter Physics Condensed Matter Physics
Multimaterials Sciece Group Master’s course : Chemistry
Studies on adhesive and coating materials for aircraft, automobile, ship, and infrastructures. By using state-of-the-art surface analysis technique, polymerization method, and process techniques, we develop novel, high performance adhesive and coating materials.
Associate ProfessorMasanobu NAITO
samurai.nims.go.jp/NAITO_Masanobu-e.html
Let’s enjoy studying unique materials forbiomedical application.
Sengen-site
Smart Polymers Group Master’s course : Materials Science
Research on tissue engineering scaffolds and stem cell function manipulation materials is carr ied out. Porous and hybrid scaffolds of biodegradable polymers, biomimetic matrices, nano- and micro-patterned functional biomolecules and biofunctional nanoparticles are prepared to investigate their cellular interaction and application for tissue engineering.
Associate ProfessorMitsuhiro EBARA
www.nims.go.jp/bmc/group/smartbiomaterials
Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real!
Namiki-site
Condensed-Matter Physics Group Master's course: Physics
Starting from the basic notions of physics, we develop new frontiers of condensed matter physics, which hopefully lead to advanced quantum functionalities. Recently we are exploring topological properties in electronic states in materials and wave propagations in periodic media.
ProfessorXiao HU
www.nims.go.jp/mana/lab/theorphys
M a n i p u l a t i o n o n n o n l o c a l q u a n t u m entanglement of electrons based on SQUID-like setup including quantum dots
Innovation is impossible without understandingthe basics.
Namiki-site
Nano Physics Group Master's course: Physics
Design, fabrication, and characterization of innovative optical materials and devices by combining materials science and technologies for controlling the radiation field. We focus on the development and application of nanophotonics technologies by photonic crystals, metamaterials, and plasmonics.
ProfessorKazuaki SAKODA
www.nims.go.jp/nanophoto/index_en.html
[Left] Photonic Dirac cone with an auxiliary quadratic dispersion surface and[Right] double Dirac cone realized in photonic crystals and [email protected]
Let’s study the technology for controlling optical waves and electronic waves at will.
Namiki-site
Advanced Electronic Materials Group Master's course: Physics
Research on superconductivity and quantum transport phenomena in advanced electronic materials such as diamond and organic crystals using nanofabrication and low-temperature measurements, e.g., the electric-field control of diamond surface conductivity towards high-temperature superconductivity. Our research involves the development of new functional devices.
Associate ProfessorTakahide YAMAGUCHI
www.nims.go.jp/personal/yamaguchi-takahide/
An electric double layer transistor using an atomically flat diamond surface
Let’s explore new physics and functionalities of carbon-based electronic materials together!
Namiki-site
Quantum Transport Group Master's course: Physics
Using world-class superconducting magnet systems, we perform systematic measurements of various physical properties in strongly correlated superconductors and the related compounds, and try to find novel quantum phenomena.
ProfessorShinya UJI
www.nims.go.jp/nqt/index.html
Let's enjoy research and quest for novel quantum phenomena !!
Sakura-site
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Semiconducting Materials
Functionalized Semiconductor Nanostructure Materials Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Fundamental and application researches on next-generation high-speed semiconductor transistors, high-efficiency solar cells, and high-capacity Li-ion battery anodes using functionalized semiconductor nanostructures.
Associate ProfessorNaoki FUKATA
samurai.nims.go.jp/FUKATA_Naoki-e.html
Let’s develop “New Functions” in Si-related materials using nanostructures !
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Admissions StatisticsDoctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering
Applications Submitted Applicants Successful
Entry Year Total From University of Tsukuba
From other universities Total From University of
Tsukuba From other universities
2012 24(22) 8(7) 16(15) 14(13) 6(6) 8(7) 2013 32(25) 10(7) 22(18) 16(13) 9(7) 7(6) 2014 29(22) 7(4) 22(18) 16(11) 6(4) 10(7) 2015 23(16) 8(5) 16(11) 17(11) 8(5) 9(6) 2016 20(17) 5(2) 15(15) 13(10) 5(2) 8(8)
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Materials Science and Engineering Course (for Master's)Applications Submitted Applicants Successful
Entry Year Total From University of Tsukuba
From other universities Total From University of
Tsukuba From other universities
2012 25(17) 2(0) 23(17) 12(6) 1(0) 11(6) 2013 21(10) 3(1) 18(9) 13(6) 3(1) 10(5) 2014 23(13) 0(0) 23(13) 13(7) 0(0) 13(7) 2015 26(13) 0(0) 26(13) 15(5) 0(0) 15(5) 2016 21(12) 2(1) 19(11) 11(9) 2(1) 9(8)
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Comments from Students
Yeji Song ( Soft Chemistry Group )from South Korea, obtained her Master's degree from our joint graduate program in Applied Physics (Materials Science and Engineering Course), started her PhD in 2014.
I started my PhD coursework as NIMS junior researcher in 2014 at Soft Chemistry Group, after taking a master’s degree also in NIMS. Since there are lots of merits to study here, I have no choice but to stay in NIMS. One of the merits is that we can use very advanced facilities and learn technical skills from specialists in material science. Many great mentors support my research
activity and it helps a lot to deepen comprehension in my own field. The other point is that most of the students can receive scholarship, so the student can concentrate on their work without worrying about other things. I strongly recommend NIMS to anyone who would like to join the field of material science in the best environment.
Yasuhiro Nakagawa ( Smart Polymers Group )began his PhD in 2015 after completing his Master's degree in Materials Science (Materials Science and Engineering Course), recently came back from conducting his research in Canada.
There are 3 reasons why I wanted to get a PhD degree in our Materials Science course: “I can study under Japan’s top-class researchers,” “It’s possible to study in a laboratory with a international flavor,” and
“Financial support is available.” At this course, students can receive guidance from researchers who are involved in front-line research in Japan and other countries in an international environment. Consequently, high quality work is always expected. However I am confident that this “sense of professionalism” will also contribute to my own improvement. The fact that I could also receive financial support by utilizing the Joint Graduate School Program also became a powerful driving force for going on to doctoral studies. Every day at this course is rich and
rewarding. There’s no better environment for students!
Kullavadee Karn-Orachai ( Nano-architecture Group )from Thailand, has been working on her PhD since 2014, selected for a scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
I joined the Materials Science and Engineering course since 2014 as a PhD student in University of Tsukuba. NIMS is the good scientific society because you can discuss with professional researchers, who can give a lot of useful motivations and ideas for your research. In addition, NIMS not only gives good equipment for research, but also provides many activities, for example, c u l t u r a l c l a s s e s a n d J a p a n e s e language lessons. Moreover, you can enjoy learning many things from this Tsukuba Science city. Why not join us as one of members in NIMS?
Secondary electron image of GaAs/AlGAs quantum dots and the spatial distribution of cathodoluminescence spectra.
Optoelectronic Nanomaterial Group Master's course: Applied Physics
Studies of luminescence properties of semiconducting materials at nanoscale level and development of optoelectronic nanomaterials.
ProfessorTakashi SEKIGUCHI
www.nims.go.jp/clsnom
Let’s see the material wonderland !
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