News＆Events

2025.04.18 New!

OTHER

The "Tohoku University Support Programme for Young Researchers" is now open for applications (deadline: May 23rd, 5p.m.). The programme provides grants of up to 1 million yen per project for various activities, including research activities (networking, etc.) of young researchers carrying out creative and basic or applied research that will lead to next-generation innovation. (For internal applicants only)

2025.04.04

SYMPOSIUM

The Symposium MSSp2025 will be held on November 4(Tue.)-7(Fri.), 2025.
"The 9th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and
the 8th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics"

2025.03.19

PRESS

Associate Professor Eric Jianfeng Cheng's research paper "Li-stuffed garnet solid electrolytes: Current status, challenges, and perspectives for practical Li-metal batteries" （in Energy Storage Materials） was featured in Tohoku University Research News.

2025.02.18

PRESS

Assistant Professor Run-Zi WANG's research paper "Interfacial characteristics and microstructural evolution of austenitic to ferritic stainless steels bimetallic structure fabricated by wire-arc directed energy deposition" （in Additive Manufacturing） was featured in Tohoku University Research News.

2025.02.06

EVENTS

This is an announcement from JSPS. JSPS Symposium on Promoting Gender Equality "Academia × Gender -The Gender Landscape in Academia in Japan and Beyond" will be held online on February 27th (Thu) at 2:30pm.

2025.02.04

EVENTS

A Gender Equality Seminar by IMR "Affirmative Action for Increasing the Number of Women Researchers: Significance and Challenges of Women-Only Job Postings" will be held on Friday, February 7 at "Espace" on 2nd Floor, Katahira North Gate Building. ※Online streaming will also be available.

2024.12.24

PRESS

Associate Professor Eric Jianfeng Cheng's review article "Inorganic solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium/sodium-ion batteries: recent developments and applications " (in Journal of Materials Chemistry A) was featured in Tohoku University Research News.

2024.12.12

EVENTS

The award ceremony for the CRC-MS Award 2024 was held at AIMR on November 20 (Wed.), 2024. The winners are Dr. Xiao XU and Dr. Takeharu YOSHII. Congratulations!

2024.12.10

PRESS

Associate Professor Eric Jianfeng Cheng's research paper “Correlation between mechanical properties and ionic conductivity of polycrystalline sodium superionic conductors: A relative density-dominant relationship” (in Materials Today Energy) was featured in Tohoku University Research News.

2024.11.25

EVENTS

This is an announcement from the Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS). FRIS & JST-ASPIRE Symposium "SpinX 2024: Harnessing Spintronics for Device Technology" will be held on December 9 (Mon.) to 10 (Tue.) at the Conference Room on the 4th floor of the Nano-Spin Building(E04) in Katahira Campus. Advance registration is required (free of charge).

2024.11.21

SYMPOSIUM

Some group photos have been uploaded. Thank you for your participation! The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.11.21

SYMPOSIUM

The winners of the Best Poster Awards are listed. Congratulations! The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.11.15

OTHER

A new brochure is now available.

2024.11.14

SYMPOSIUM

The final timetable has been posted. The detailed program and abstracts are available for those who have registered. The layout of the poster session has been announced: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.10.24

SYMPOSIUM

The latest timetable and list of accepted poster presenters have been posted: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.10.24

EVENTS

The Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum will be held on December 5th. Registration is now open (only available in Japanese).

2024.10.17

OTHER

3rd International Workshop of Spin/Quantum Materials and Devices (IWSQMD2024) & 6th Workshop on Quantum and Classical Cryogenic Devices, Circuits, and Systems (QCCC2024) will be held on November 5(Tue.)-6(Wed.).

2024.10.01

SEMINAR

CRC-MS Seminar "Designing Posters with Heart: Focus on What Counts" will be held on October 22 (Tue.) 16:00-17:00. This seminar will help you prepare a poster presentation that will convey the wonderful aspects of your research to the audience. We highly recommend it for those who are preparing to give a poster presentation at an international symposium or similar event. Registration deadline: October 21 (Mon.) 2024, 15:00 (JST)

2024.09.30

SYMPOSIUM

The deadline for poster presentation applications has been extended. The new deadline is on October 10 (Thu), 23:59 (JST). We look forward to receiving your application: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.08.30

SYMPOSIUM

Registration and Poster presentation applications are open. Deardline for poster presentation applications is on September 30. We are looking forward to your application! If you wish to use the child care room during the symposium, please inform the secretariat.: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.08.08

SYMPOSIUM

Tentative timetable has been posted. If you are interested in using the Child Care Room, please send an e-mail to the Symposium Secretariat to let us know your needs: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.07.31

SYMPOSIUM

Plenary speakers have been confirmed: The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics, November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.07.09

PRESS RELEASE on 20240708

Visualizing Short-Lived Intermediate Compounds Produced During Chemical Reactions｜Quantum Beam-based Structural Biology and Chemistry (Nature Communications)

2024.07.08

OTHER

Call for Applications: Core Research Cluster for Materials Science Award 2024(CRC-MS Award 2024)
A flyer for this award is now available. Young researchers who are conducting research in the field of materials science in a broad sense at Tohoku University are eligible (less than 13 years after receiving PhD; life event considerations are taken into account in determining eligibility). Submission deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024.

2024.07.08

SEMINAR

The program of the Materials Science Festa has been finalized. You can also download the flyer with the timetable. We look forward to receiving your registration (deadline is August 1 at noon).

2024.06.21

SYMPOSIUM

The 8th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 7th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 18(Mon.) to 21 (Thu.), 2024.

2024.06.21

OTHER

Call for Applications: Core Research Cluster for Materials Science Award 2024(CRC-MS Award 2024)
Submission deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024.

2024.06.10

OTHER

Professor Kazuo Takimiya's study is posted on AIMR Research Highlight: Organic semiconductors: Methylation for controlling acene crystal structure

2024.04.15 NEW!

EVENTS

Symposium on Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration to Realize GX will be held on April 17, Hybrid. We are looking forward to your participation!

2024.03.28

SEMINAR

The 5th Materials Science Festa 2024 will be held on August 2. Registration is now open. Deadline is August 1, 13:00. Program details will be posted on our website as soon as they are finalized.

2024.02.22

SEMINAR

Online workshop on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 17:00-20:05(JST)
2024 DTU-AIMR Catalyst Workshop: Catalyst Design for a Greener Tomorrow
Prof. Jens K. Nørskov (Technical University of Denmark)
Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 13:00(JST)

2024.02.22 NEW!

SEMINAR

Online lecture on Thursday, February 29, 2024, 18:00-19:00(JST)
Hydrogen in Materials: Process ‒ Microstructure ‒ Properties Relationships
Prof. Astrid Pundt (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 13:00(JST)

2024.02.19

OTHER

Assistant Professor Siraprapha DEEBANSOK arrived in Februrary.

2024.02.15

SEMINAR

IMR Gender Equality WG Seminar on February 27, 2024 (Tue): This seminar will be held online, and the theme will be on “Microaggression” by Specially appointed Associate Professor Mari OGAWA from the University of Tokyo.

2024.02.02

PRESS RELEASE on 20240201

A big step toward the realization of artificial photosynthesis: Success in capturing the moment when the "warped chair" type catalyst responsible for photosynthesis takes in water molecules at the nanosecond level.

2023.12.22

OTHER

Professor Keiichi Tomishige (Energy and Material Conversion Area, Functional Materials Wing) has been awarded Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (International Leading Research) , 2023-2029. The title of the research project is "Operando -analysis-based design of heterogeneous catalysts for carbon neutrality".

2023.12.22

OTHER

Professor Shin-ichi Orimo (Deputy Director of CRC-MS, Director of AIMR) has been selected for the JST Green Technologies for Excellence (GteX) Program and is promoting “Innovative Hydrogen Storage -Analyses of Hydrogen Reactions and Application of Digital Technologies- ".

2023.12.08

OTHER

Assistant Professor Run-Zi WANG arrived in December.

2023.12.05

EVENTS

The award ceremony for the CRC-MS Award 2023 was held at the Westin Sendai on November 28, 2023. The winners are Dr. Hao LI and Dr. Mizuho YABUSHITA. Congratulations!

2023.12.05

SYMPOSIUM

Best Poster Award winners are posted: The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics

2023.10.12

EVENTS

The Joint Workshop of 5th Workshop on Quantum and Classical Cryogenic Devices, Circuits, and Systems (QCCC 2023), 16th Superconducting SFQ VLSI Workshop (SSV 2023), and 2nd International Workshop of Spin/Quantum Materials and Devices (IWSQMD 2023) will be held on from November 16th to 17th, 2023.

2023.10.10

SYMPOSIUM

The deadline for the submission of abstract has been extended until October 23 at noon (JST).
The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 28(Tue.) to December 1 (Fri.), 2023.

2023.09.27

SYMPOSIUM

Speakers information is now available.
The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 28(Tue.) to December 1 (Fri.), 2023.

2023.09.08

SYMPOSIUM

The registration has just begun. Please see the Important Deadlines.
The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 28(Tue.) to December 1 (Fri.), 2023.

2023.08.31

SYMPOSIUM

The registration will begin soon.
The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 28(Tue.) to December 1 (Fri.), 2023.

2023.07.06

OTHER

Dr. Elyasi have been conferred the title of Tohoku University Prominent Research Fellow.

2023.06.27

SEMINAR

The 4th Materials Science Festa 2023 will be held on August 4.
Registration was extended until August 3(Thu.) at 12 pm.

2023.06.22

SEMINAR

Core Research Cluster for Materials Science FY2023 1st Seminar × 5th Research DX Strategy Seminar
-Initiatives for Realization of the Materials DX Platform Concept-
(Registration deadline: Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:00)

2023.06.22

OTHER

Call for Applications: Core Research Cluster for Materials Science Award 2023
(Appication deadline: August 2, 2023.)

2023.06.19

SYMPOSIUM

The 7th Symposium for the Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics and the 6th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science and Spintronics will be held from November 28(Tue.) to December 1 (Fri.), 2023.

2023.06.12

OTHER

Our website has been redesigned.
If you are having trouble viewing the global navigation, please delete your cache.

2023.05.23

EVENTS

On Monday, July 3rd, we will be hosting the CRC-MS Forum for Industry-Academia Collaboration 2023.
With a focus on innovative material development, we will be introducing the latest research and development trends and future prospects in the field of 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) and non-equilibrium materials.
Join us for an exploration of cutting-edge research in these areas. ーRegistration has been closedー

2023.04.21

PRESS

A new brochure is now available.

2023.04.21

PRESS RELEASE on 20230410

Discovery of New Carbon Material to Extend Lithium Air Battery Life Graphene Mesosponge Overcomes Degradation of Conventional Carbon Cathode

2023.04.21

PRESS RELEASE on 20230410

Structure of Bifidobacterial Enzyme at Room Temperature Observed by X-ray Free Electron Laser - Enzymatic Reaction Mechanism Suggested by Local Structural Changes

2023.04.21

PRESS RELEASE on 20230323

Ultrafast molecular animation of proteins involved in vision -How we sense light in dim light

2023.04.14

OTHER

Three faculty members have been appointed and have begun their research at CRC-MS:
Dr. Mehrdad Elyasi, Assistant Professor, arrived in January,
Dr. Eric Jianfeng Cheng, Associate Professor, arrived in February,
Dr. Yizhou Zhang, Associate Professor, arrived in April.

2023.01.30

EVENTS

Co-organized Events on February 23-24 at AIMR seminar room: International Workshop of Spin/Quantum Materials and Devices (IWSQMD), organized by CSRN division, Center of Science and Innovation of Spintronics (CSIS), (registration deadline: February 22, 2023)

2022.11.21

OTHER

Energy and material conversion area: Recruitment of Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Assistant Professor
(Deadline: January 31, 2023)

2022.10.24-27

SYMPOSIUM

The 6th Symposium for Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics, and the 5th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science

2022.10.26

EVENTS

The award ceremony for the CRC-MS Award 2022 was held at the Science Campus Hall on October 26, 2022.

2022.6

OTHER

Call for Application: Core Research Cluster for Materials Science Award 2022
(Deadline: August 3rd, 2022)

CRC-MS Award2022 Click Here
Application form (pdf)Click Here
Application form (Word)Click Here

2022.6

OTHER

Recruitment of Associate Professors, Lecturers, or Assistant Professors
(Deadline: August 31st, 2022)

October 25 (Mon) – 28 (Thu), 2021

SYMPOSIUM

The 5th Symposium for core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics,
and the 4th Symposium on International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science
“Material science and Spintronics leading the green digital innovation”

Tohoku University was named one of the first three Designated National Universities in Japan on June 30, 2017 by the Japanese Government. As a Designated National University, we initiated the “Core Research Clusters” to strengthen four research fields; materials science, spintronics, next-generation medical care and disaster science. Also, International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science aims to cultivate internationally capable and highly creative professionals in the materials science field. We have presented distinguished achievements so far. Therefore we would like to hold, continuing from past years, the symposium on the research fields of Materials Science and Spintronics to show our research results and discuss future prospects.

October 25 (Mon) – 28 (Thu), 2021
Language：English
The symposium will be held ON-LINE
Registration for the online symposium and General information and program: Click Here
Leaflet: Click Here

2020.11.16-11.18

SYMPOSIUM

The 4th Symposium for The Core Research Cluster for Materials Science and
the 3rd Symposium on International Joint
Graduate Program in Materials Science
“Create New Value of Materials Science through Broad Collaboration”

Tohoku University was　named one of the first three Designated National Universities in Japan on June 30, 2017 by the Japanese Government. As a Designated National University, we initiated the “Core Research Clusters” to strengthen four research fields; materials science, spintronics, next-generation medical care and disaster science. Also, International Joint Graduate Program in Materials Science aims to cultivate internationally capable and highly creative professionals in the materials science field. We have presented distinguished achievements so far. Therefore we would like to hold, continuing from past years, the symposium on the research field of Materials Science to show our research results and discuss future prospects.

Date: November 16 (Mon) – 18 (Wed), 2020
Language：English
The symposium will be held ON-LINE this year.
Registration for the online symposium: Click Here
General information and program: Click Here
Leaflet: Click Here