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Center for Polymer Interface and Molecular Adhesion Science .

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Dr. Eng.

Physical Properties of Polymers, Surface & Interfacial Sciences

02years00months

In general, surface and interface of polymeric materials are in a different energy state compared with the interior bulk region. Hence, structure and physical properties in the surface and interfacial region are supposed to differ from those in the corresponding bulk phase. The focus of our group is to understand the distinct feature of aggregation states and thermal molecular motion at surface and interface in polymer solid films by spectroscopy, ion-beam techniques, scattering experiments and microscopy. Recently, our group is also interested in photochemistry, leading to development of an interdisciplinary research field between polymer science and photochemistry.

Research Interests

• Aggregation States, Physical Properties and Functions of Polymeric Materials
  keyword : Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films, Nanotechnology
  2000.04In general, surface and interface of polymeric materials are in a different energy state compared with the interior bulk region. Hence, structure and physical properties in the surface and interfacial region are supposed to differ from those in the corresponding bulk phase. The focus of our group is to understand the distinct feature of aggregation states and thermal molecular motion at surface and interface in polymer solid films by spectroscopy, ion-beam techniques, scattering experiments and microscopy. Recently, our group is also interested in photochemistry, leading to development of an interdisciplinary research field between polymer science and photochemistry..

Current and Past Project

• The objective of this project is to introduce an innovative state-ofthe-art adhesion technology based on an in-situ 4-D multi-scale
  analyses of adhered interfaces, in conjunction with molecular-level manipulation and fabrication of polymers. This collaborative work involves strong collaboration between the academe and the industry rooted from establishing fundamental science at interfaces to manufacturing of components for mobilities utilizing the envisioned adhesion technology. This project could also lead significant developments in the areas of sensors and devices, electronics, social infrastructure, and manufacturing, envisioned to accelerate the realization of Society 5.0 by linking these achieved goals to social economic structure transformation.

Academic Activities
Membership in Academic Society

• Fine Bubble Industries Association
• Japan Society for Composite Materials
• Functional Chemistry Research Committee for Sustainable Development
• The Nanofiber Society
• The Japanese Photochemistry Association
• The Surface Finishing Society of Japan
• The Japan Society of Applied Physics
• The Society of Polymer Science, Japan
• The Society of Rheology, Japan
• The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan
• The Adhesion Society of Japan
• The Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan
• The Chemical Society of Japan
• The Japanese Society for Neutron Science
• The American Chemical Society
• The American Physical Society
• The Research Association for Organic Devices

Awards

• Study on Structure, Physical Properties and Function of Polymers at Interfaces
• Thermal Molecular Motion of Polymers at Non-Solvent Interfaces

Educational Activities
Other Educational Activities

• 2010.09.
• 2009.12.
• 2009.10.
• 2008.07.