Organic Main Group Chemistry

We are focusing on the discovery, design and developments of new molecules and molecular transformations, which enable efficient utilization of chemical resources, such as universal and ubiquitous metals (Fe, Mg, Al, Si, Zn, etc.), as well as biorenewables (lignin and amino acid, polyols, etc.).

Advanced Solid State Chemistry

We are focusing on the fundamental chemistry and physics of "functional oxides" and seeking new materials with new functional properties. High-pressure synthesis and epitaxial thin-film growth are our characteristic techniques for making new materials. We also pay much attention to researches on technological applications such as the use of the oxide materials for electronic devices.

Organotransition Metal Chemistry

Prof OZAWA, Fumiyuki (D Eng)

Our research activities are devoted to development of functional transition-metal complexes based on the concept of "synergy of elements" . Recent topics include: (1) 3d metal complexes with low-coordinate phosphorus ligands; (2) new catalytic reactions for the synthesis of π-conjugated polymers with well-defined structures.

Photonic Elements Science

Our research interest is to understand optical and quantum properties of nanometer-scale materials and to develop opto-nanoscience for creation of innovative functional materials. In particular, we study optical properties of single nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, wide-gap semiconductors, and arranged nanoparticle superlattice solids by means of space- and time-resolved laser spectroscopy.