Laboratory of Photo-System Physics

• Quantum computing and communication
• Quantum teleportation and lithography
• Quantum dynamics in microstructures
• Single molecule and particle spectroscopy
• Nanophotonic sensing and manipulation

Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanoscopy

• Super-resolution fluorescence and Raman microscopy
• Observation on dynamics of single molecules
• Endoscopy to directly access single molecules
• Nanoparticle-based drug delivery system

Laboratory of Coherent X-ray Optics

• Nano-structure analysis of cell organelles etc. by x-ray diffraction microscopy
• Development of ultra-fast coherent x-ray imaging
• Development of imaging techniques utilizing focused coherent x-rays for life science applications
• X-ray spectroscopy utilizing photon interference
• Atom-resolving x-ray holography

Laboratory of Nanosystem Optical Manipulation

Laboratory of Molecular Photonics

• Photofunctional molecules and nanomaterials
• Fluorescent probes for sensing and bioimaging
• Single-molecule detections and imaging
• Control of charge carrier dynamics in low dimensional materials
• Hybrid nanomaterials for energy and electron transfer

Laboratory of Smart Molecules

• Study of photoresponsive liquid Crystals
• Study of light-driven molecular machines
• Study of photoresponsive chiral molecules

Laboratory of Nanostructure Physics

• Nanostructure physics
• Spiral heterostructures
• Electronic correlations and spin correlations in nanostructures
• Dimensionality (hetero-structural) control
• Electric and magnetic property in spin quantum-cross structure
• Photovoltaic devices/Solar cells
• Density functional theory
• Many-body perturbation theory

Laboratory of Interactive Functional Material

Laboratory of Information Biophotonics

• High-speed bioimaging
• Large-scale 3D fluorescence imaging
• Biological image analysis using deep learning
• Optogenetic control of living organisms by lightwave engineering

Laboratory of Molecular Device

• Organization of DNA and DNA-mimetics and its photo-function-alization
• Synthesis of DNA-templated metal nanowire
• Creation of virus-based drug delivery carries

Laboratory of Social Cooperation Advisory

• Application of nonlinear dynamics to biological rhythm analysis
• Development of healthcare systems based on gait rhythm analysis
• Introduction of methodology based on qualitative cognition to social system analysis
• Analysis of research organization for development of advanced science and technology

Alliance Collaborative Research Laboratory

• 2光子スピニングディスク共焦点顕微鏡の技術開発
• 細胞、組織深部における高解像度ライブイメージング
• 生体分子の組織化機構の理解を目指す研究

Laboratory of Functional Thin Film Materials

• Development of functional oxides based thin film devices utilizing photonic, electronic, and magnetic properties
• Fabrication of conducting oxide based superstructure and their potential investigation as thermoelectric materials
• Development of special epitaxial growth method
• Development of novel transparent oxide semiconductor thin film transistors

Laboratory of Nanostructured Functional Materials

• Creation of nanostructured spintronic devices
• Development of optic, magnetic, and electronic devices using magnetic thin films
• Evolution of superconducting properties and Exploration of novel superconductors
• Exploration of novel functional properties through simultaneous control of carrier and pressure
• Development of optical devices employing nanoimprint lithography
• Low-temperature imprint through voltage application
• Control of glass-surface characteristics through corona discharge treatment
• Alkali-proton replacement using palladium catalyst electrode

Laboratory of Functional Nanomolecular Materials

• Molecular conductors and magnets with supramolecular functional units
• Solid state molecular motors
• Molecular nanowires and device application
• Molecular assemblies with bistability
• Supramolecular assemblies with Polyoxometalate
• Assemblies of metal complexes at the solid-air interface
• Organic and metal-complex FET

Office of Materials and Devices Research Strategies

Collaborative Research on Nanotechnology

Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling

• Mathematical analysis of a self-propelled materials.
• Mathematical analysis of epidermal structures and skin diseases.
• Formulation of biological models.
• Mathematical analysis of self-propeled phenomenon using minimizing movements.
• Pattern formation in reaction-difusion systems.

Laboratory of Molecule & Life Nonlinear Sciences

• Fundamental principle of selectivity and stochasticity in “changes of states” such as chemical reactions and biomolecular dynamics
• Developments of new methodologies and concepts to bridge molecules and life based on single molecule time series
• Information flow across hierarchies of time and space and its relation to biological functions
• Adaptability, robustness and emergence in complex molecular systems
• Application to biological system by single molecule spectroscopy

Laboratory of Mathematical and Physical Ethology

• Searching for an elementary algorism of behavioral intelligence that may be common from amoeba to human
• Searching for design method of human-friendly interface to machines and robots
• Developing an imaging technique for observing the physical processes of behavior in single-celled organisms
• Exploring the equations of motion that enable diversity and flexibility of behavioral patterns in organisms
• Optimization of structural shape and function based on a theory of biological adaptability.
• Mechanics and rheology in locomotion of lower organisms.

Laboratory of Experimental Mathematics

Collaborative Research on Mathematics

Nikon Imaging Center

• To provide an environment for basic research with state-of-the-art microscopy and imaging equipment
• To provide training courses on basic and advanced microscopy
• To develop new microscopy techniques incorporating specific user requirements

Promotion Office for International Alliance

• RIES-Hokudai International Symposium every year inviting speakers from abroad
• Conclusions of academic agreement with overseas research institutes (6 research organizations in Asia, 4 research organizations in Europe and the USA as of Sep. 2018)
• Bilateral Joint Research Project of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, JST Strategic International Science and Technology Cooperation Promotion Project etc. (2007-2013)
• 1 Human Frontier Science Program Grant Award to promote interdisciplinary international collaborative research on biology and surrounding fields 1 case in 2007, 2 cases in 2010, 1 case in 2013 (Number of awards (RIKEN, after Tokyo University) nationwide 3rd place, award-winning rate per number of faculty nation top)
• Ig Nobel Prize in 2008, 2010
• One Yamato Adrian Prize awarded for excellent collaborative research between Japan and the UK (2010)
• Excellent International Collaborative Research Results; Science 2007, 2010, Adv. Mater. 2012, 2014, Nature Materials 2013, Nature Commun. 2015, Nat. Chem. Biol. 2017, ACSnano 2018 et al.

Nanotechnology and DX Center

北海道大学電子科学研究所・台湾国立陽明交通大学理学院共同教育研究センター

System/Equipment Development Team

Equipment Development/Machining Group designs, develops, and produces laboratory instruments using various machine tools.

We receive orders from all departments on and off the campus through the Global Facility Center’s Prototype Machining Solution Project.

System Development/Data Analysis Group supports the institute’s publicity, information and network, including running of the Web site of our research institute.

Nanofabrication/Imaging Analysis Team

The Nanofabrication / Imaging Analysis Team provides technical supports for the clean Room, shared facilities for nano- fabrication and structural analysis, the Nikon Imaging Center as well. The management mentioned here includes maintenance, improvement, training on use etc. As a technical support staff of the Nanotechnology Platform, we are also receiving requests such as technical consultation, technical assistance, technical agency etc. off campus regardless of industry and academia through the Nanotechnology Collaboration Promotion Office.