Educational and Research Objectives
In the Basic Chemistry Course, we will develop human resources with sufficient knowledge and competency to become chemical researchers, educators, and those engaged in science through education on basic chemical research such as the synthesis, structure, reaction and function of substances. In the Applied Chemistry Course, as part of our educational and research objectives, we will develop chemical researchers and engineers with knowledge and competency of product development in chemical-related fields through education on applied chemical research such as the synthesis, function and analysis of materials.Basic Chemistry Course
In the Basic Chemistry Course, we are providing education and research from a physical viewpoint on the profound and straightforward theme of “What is a substance?” More specifically, we are studying the reactions and properties of various substances, whether inorganic or organic, examining the structure of constituent atoms and molecules, synthesizing novel substances, aiming to develop additional functionality. With as many as 60 million different kinds of substances are known and used practically in modern society, studying the properties, structure, and functions of substances is very important. In the field of education, we are aiming at the acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed for chemical researchers, educators, engineers, or those who major in the related science fields, the development of the ability to identify and solve problems, and the development of members of society who can understand the role of “chemistry” in natural science and recognize its importance from a broad perspective. To achieve this objective effectively, we offer classes in the fields of expertise, special classes by outside lecturers, and round-table review of technical papers and research debriefing sessions in laboratories. Additionally, each student will work on a single research theme to prepare a master’s thesis and learn the frontline of research.
Applied Chemistry Course
In the Applied Chemistry Course, we are providing education and research activities on the synthesis, data analysis, and chemical analysis of materials in harmony with the global environment. In the field of research, we are promoting the followings in three specialized fields (the field of inorganic materials chemistry/catalytic chemistry, the field of organic materials chemistry/process engineering, and the field of analytical chemistry/physical chemistry): 1) the development of inorganic materials such as catalysts and ceramics; 2) the development of organic materials such as functional dyes, liquid crystals, and organic polymers; 3) the development of new analytical methods and analytical techniques taking advantage of chemical separations; 4) the development and application of new interface-dependent non-linear laser spectroscopy. In the field of education, we set the goal of developing human resources who can independently conduct research and development in each specialized field using advanced technology with an international perspective and a sense of social responsibility. To achieve the goal, we are providing specialized education incorporating cutting-edge research in each field. At the same time, we are providing adequate education so that each student can gradually improve his/her ability to communicate and to write theses through oral presentations and discussions of their research results.