Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering
Cultivating human resources who lead advanced technologieswith skills to create new substances and materials.
This department aims to contribute to the development of science and technology through diverse "manufacturing" activities, including the functional design and creation of new substances and materials, and the development of process technologies for their production.
Research subjects cover a wide range, including atoms, molecules, polymers, crystalline and amorphous solids (metals, ceramics, glass, semiconductors, etc.), and composites made by combining them. Students deepen their chemical knowledge about compounds, synthesis, and reactions, and cultivate the ability to create necessary materials themselves based on fundamental knowledge of physics and biology related to the structure, functional analysis, and functional evaluation of substances and materials.
Students learn broadly from the fundamentals of chemistry to materials science and process engineering. From the second year, students are divided into the Materials Science Course, Applied Chemistry Course, and Biomolecular Chemistry Course to deepen their specialization. They work on cutting-edge research themes such as semiconductor microfabrication technology, ionic liquid development, and intelligent gel research. The Global Human Resource Development Program also offers opportunities for overseas research experiences.
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Major in Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Master's Program, Completed March 2025
Kota Iwane
The performance of electronic devices such as smartphones has continued to evolve dramatically. This is due to the miniaturization of semiconductor circuits and the improvement of semiconductor performance. My research theme is the development of "resist materials" that react with high sensitivity to extreme ultraviolet light (light with a wavelength of 13.5 nm), with the aim of further miniaturizing semiconductor circuits. Specifically, it is research to overcome "poor sensitivity" to light using "special structure molecules." Knowing that it was difficult being in an advanced field, I tackled it, and after two and a half years of trial and error, I was finally able to produce results. I am confident that this research has the potential to significantly improve semiconductor performance and production efficiency if properly applied.
I enrolled to study chemistry where experimental results are easily visible. I chose this department because I became interested in "ionic liquids" that are applied in the space field.
After graduation, I will work as a technical engineer in semiconductor development. Since many in the workplace have backgrounds in physics or mechanics, I want to do work that only I can do by utilizing the chemistry knowledge I learned at university.
Professor Hiroto Kudo, Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering
We research molecular synthesis. The theme Iwane tackled was very difficult, but with flexible thinking, he broke through the wall and achieved great results that surprised professional researchers.
Cultivates materials scientists who maximize the functions of "things" and impart new functions.
Aims to research and develop materials suitable for a recycling-oriented society, such as materials with low environmental impact. Students learn about metal materials, ceramics, composite materials, surface treatment, etc. With JABEE accreditation, graduates are granted the qualification of Engineer in Training and are exempted from the first professional engineer examination.
Cultivates chemists who support high-tech industries and contribute to solving environmental, energy, health, and food problems.
Students acquire molecular design methods for target substance synthesis and the ability to understand substances at the molecular and molecular assembly level. They learn organic synthetic chemistry, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, ionic liquids, etc.
Trains researchers who contribute to the development of medical and life sciences from a chemistry perspective.
Students acquire the ability to design and synthesize new molecules and polymer materials themselves that act on biomolecules such as proteins, polysaccharides, and DNA, as well as cells and biological tissues themselves. They learn about biomaterials, intelligent gels, drug delivery, etc.
In the first year, students build a foundation with a common curriculum. From the second year to the first semester of the third year, they deepen their specialization by dividing into three courses. From the second semester of the third year, students are assigned to laboratories and engage in special exercises and special research.
Cultivate international sensibilities through overseas experience training (10 days) and short- to medium-term study abroad programs (1-3 months). Conduct research activities in laboratories in Thailand and the United States.
*The curriculum is subject to change. Please refer to the university brochure for details.
Can become Engineers in Training (those qualified to become Associate Professional Engineers).
