Dean, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering
Professor Hideya Kawasaki
Cultivating Next-Generation Researchers and Engineers
At the Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering at Kansai University, we aim to cultivate next-generation researchers and engineers based on knowledge of "chemistry" and "life sciences."
The major features of our faculty are "diverse specialized courses," "educational environment that broadens international perspectives," and "practical research and education through industry-academia-government collaboration."
Through these strengths, we cultivate human resources who can be active in a wide range of fields and contribute to solving the challenges facing modern society.
Diverse Specialized Courses
Our faculty consists of two departments: the Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and the Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, each with diverse specialized courses.
The Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering offers three courses: Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, and Biomolecular Chemistry, while the Department of Life Science and Biotechnology offers two courses: Biotechnology and Life Science.
Through these courses, students acquire a wide range of knowledge and technologies to address important issues in modern society such as resource and energy problems, environmental issues, food shortages, and medical challenges.
Educational Environment That Broadens International Perspectives
Our faculty provides opportunities for students to broaden their international perspectives through short- and medium-term study abroad programs with overseas science and engineering universities unique to the faculty.
The feature of this program is that it is not language study abroad, but "research study abroad" where students stay in overseas laboratories and conduct joint research with local students and researchers.
Many students gain valuable experience that they can apply to their future careers by participating in actual research projects while being exposed to cutting-edge technologies through this program.
Furthermore, a co-learning environment with international students is in place on campus, which is also a strength of our faculty, allowing students to cultivate a global sense while deepening their understanding of different cultures.
Practical Research and Education Through Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration
Our faculty has many faculty members who specialize in fields such as medical materials and energy-related materials, and students have opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills through practical research activities.
For example, students can actively participate in joint research and activities with nearby universities, research institutions, and industry, such as the "Kandai Medical Polymer Project for Creating Future Medicine."
Through this, students acquire practical problem-solving abilities while working on actual social issues.
As Future Leaders
We value cultivating these features to develop human resources who boldly challenge unknown issues and can contribute to society and the world.
We sincerely hope that you will learn at our faculty and develop the ability to be active as future leaders.