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Department
Materials Informatics, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Keyword
Data-driven Chemistry, Feature Engineering, Lanthanide Photofunctional Materials, Quantum Chemistry, Automated Reaction Path Search
Project
Clusters composed of a few to several hundred atoms or molecules exhibit unique physical properties and functionalities, and are therefore expected to find applications in catalysis, electronic devices, and magnetic materials. In this project, we focus on modified interfaces originating from nanoscale alloy clusters and develop data science-driven methodologies to optimize cluster size and composition, as well as to elucidate catalytic reaction mechanisms. Furthermore, by demonstrating the effectiveness of these approaches through functional validation, we aim to establish a systematic scientific framework for metal cluster-modified interfaces.
Desired joint research
Development of nanoscale alloy cluster catalysts.
Data science–driven optimization of the size, composition, and structure of nanoalloy clusters.
【Collaboration Image】
Development of data science–driven methodologies for optimizing cluster size and composition and for understanding catalytic mechanisms at modified interfaces based on nanoscale alloy clusters.
Collaboration track record
We have conducted research and development on nano-functional surfaces and nano-catalysts in collaboration with industrial companies (e.g., Toyota Boshoku Corporation and Ayabo Corporation).
Profile
| Department： | Department of Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Major： | School of Chemistry, Life Science, and Informatics |
| Title： | Professor |
2006 B.S. in Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
2011 Ph.D. in Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University
2011 Fellow, Fukui Institute for Fundamental Chemistry, Kyoto University
2015 Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University
2017 Project Associate Professor, Research and Education Advancement Organization (also affiliated with the Graduate School of Science and Technology and the Data-Driven Science Creation Center), Nara Institute of Science and Technology
2020 Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
2025–Present Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University
【Concurrent Appointments】
2009–2010 Research Associate (Fixed-term, Research Promotion), Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University
2015–2019 PRESTO Researcher, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) (concurrent)
2020–2021 Visiting Associate Professor, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
2024–Present Professor (following appointment as Associate Professor), Institute for Molecular Science (cross-appointment)
