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Materials and Chemical EngineeringMixing familiar materials to make coatings for high-efficiency solar cellsDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsMany universities and companies throughout the world are pursuing research and development programs with the goal of increasing the efficiency of solar cells that can be created by coating surfaces with a mixture of titanium oxide (used in sunblock creams), iodine (used as a disinfectant), and pigments (such as from blueberries). I am working to develop highly efficient solar cells and explain the mechanism of electron transfer.Shogo MoriAssociate ProfessorAssociate Professor Mori took his current position in 2009 after working at Nokia Japan and as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University. His areas of research include dye-sensitized and organic lm solar cells and semiconductor and surface electron transfer.Dye-sensitized solar cells and organic-lm solar cells are expected to serve as low-cost, next-generation solar cells. Further, by explaining the mechanism of electron transfer, I believe it will be possible to design high-performance devices using low-cost materials.Outlook for researchGraduates are employed by material, device, and electrical manufacturers.Outlook for students after graduationIt is possible to make solar cells without complex equipment.A selection of pigment solutions and dye-sensitized solar cells made from themThese solutions make it possible to design eective solar cells.39Dielectric spectroscopy claries the cooperative rearrangement dynamics of H-bond liquids. My lab is focusing on microscopic frictional forces acting on the reorientational motion of water molecules.High-resolution small-angle X-ray scattering reveals the microscopic behavior of proteins to help us understand their biological functions.Materials and Chemical EngineeringExploring the microscopic mechanisms of life phenomena through interdisciplinary chemical physics Division of Chemistry and MaterialsI am working on a wide range of research involving pure liquids, solutions, colloids, polymers, gels, and bio-macromolecules. My special interest is in water and biomolecules because almost all life phenomena occur in an aqueous environment. With the help of spectroscopic and scattering techniques, I am seeking to understand the microscopic mechanisms that support life phenomena. Another goal is to contribute to the development of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and detergents.Takaaki SatoAssociate ProfessorAssociate Professor Sato graduated from Waseda University. He worked at Waseda University as a JSPS young research fellow (DC2 and PD) and as a senior assistant professor and then at Shinshu University as a tenure-track assistant professor before taking his current position in 2012.Recent social developments emphasize the importance of practical research that can be instantly applied in society. Even so, I am committed to pursuing basic research on a variety of topics. My lab also actively seeks to publish its ndings in the academic journals of the ACS, AIP, APS, and RSC.Outlook for researchMy lab’s research topics and techniques lead students toward a wide range of industries, including medicine, cosmetics, detergent, and food. More importantly, my goal is to train researchers who possess a high level of problem-solving ability and who are capable of penetrating insight and international activities.Outlook for students after graduation

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