Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Research Activity2015｜Shinshu Universi

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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.37Dielectric 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 EngineeringInterdisciplinary Chemical Physics exploring the microscopic mechanisms of life phenomenaDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsWe are working on a wide range of soft condensed matters involving pure liquids, solutions, colloids, polymers, gels, and bio-macromolecules. Our special interests are in water and biomolecules because almost all life phenomena occur in an aqueous environment. With the help of spectroscopic and scattering techniques, we are seeking to understand the microscopic mechanisms supporting life phenomena. We also aim to contribute to the developments 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.A recent social situation may emphasize the importance of practical research that can be instantly applied in society. Even so, we pursue fundamental research on soft condensed matters to gain deeper insights into structure and dynamics of diverse aqueous systems.Outlook for researchOur research topics and techniques produce students useful to a wide range of industries, such as cosmetic, detergent, and food. More importantly, our target is to develop human resources having a high level of problem-solving abilities, penetrating insights, and international communication skills.Outlook for students after graduation

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