Research groups of Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University

Research Groups

Division of Applied Chemistry

	CX-1	Applied Physical Chemistry	Prof. Y. Ueda Assoc.Prof. K. Ishida Dr. Y. Koshiba	This laboratory focuses on research and education on advanced functional materials based on physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and quantum chemistry. Current research activities include preparation and characterization of organic thin films and inorganic fine particles, basic research of molecular nano-technology and development of organic semiconductor lasers.

	CX-2	Applied Inorganic Chemistry	Prof. M. Mizuhata Ms. I. Ayabe	Our research interests focus on Structure and Properties of highly concentrated solutions, Analysis and Application of the heterophase effects, Preparation of Metal nanoparticles by Relaxative Auto-dispersion Methods, and Synthesis of Metal Oxide Thin Films by Liquid Phase Deposition Method through the inorganic materials chemistry and electrochemistry.

	CX-3	Applied Organic Chemistry	Prof. A. Mori Assoc.Prof. E. Okada Assoc.Prof. Y. Kamitori Asst.Prof. A.Sugie	Basic research focuses on syntheses, reactions and structures of novel organic compounds and molecular orbital calculations for organic molecules and reaction processes. Applied research focuses on designs, syntheses and evaluations of biologically active compounds directed toward the new class of medicines and agrochemicals and the development of new functional heterocyclic compounds.

	CX-4	Applied Polymer Chemistry	Prof. T. Nishino Asst.Prof. M. Kotera	The Group of Applied Polymer Chemistry focuses on the microstructures and mechanical, surface and thermal properties of polymer materials based on polymer chemistry. The purpose of our research is to produce novel and improved high performance polymer materials and polymer composites for next generation.

	CX-5	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	Assoc.Prof. H. Nariai Assoc.Prof. A. Kajinami Asst.Prof. H. Maki	The research on synthetic method and specific reactivity and structural specificity and surface physical property, polyelectrolyte effect and hydrophobic interaction in complex formation of the phosphates with various structural forms noticed as a material is carried out.

	CX-6	Advanced Polymer Colloids	Assoc.Prof. H. Minami Dr. T. Suzuki	We have strong research interests in the preparation of intelligent polymer particles by a wide range of environmentally friendly aqueous heterogeneous radical polymerization processes (emulsion, dispersion etc.) and their industrial application. We study the precise design of such smart particles (size, size distribution, morphology, shape etc.) from the viewpoint of colloid chemistry.

	CX-7	Advanced Molecular Chemistry	Prof. T. Takeuchi Assoc.Prof. T. Ohya	Our research interests include the design and synthesis of functional supramolecular materials constructed by tailor-made molecular assembly using intra- and/or intermolecular interactions, which possess molecular recognition ability, catalytic activity, and other biomimetic functions.

Division of Chemical Engineering

	CX-8	Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering	Prof. S. Nishiyama Assoc.Prof. Y. Ichihashi Mr. N. Kumagai	In our group, the fundamental utilization and application of catalysis are studied due to the solution of environment and the energy problems, as well as various kinds of chemical industry processes. Especially, it is aimed for the developments of the selective oxidation or reduction catalyst and the investigations of photocatalyst using clean photo-energy in terms of resource and energy saving.

	CX-9	Transport Science and Engineering	Prof. N. Ohmura Assoc.Prof. H. Imakoma Asst.Prof. T. Horie	The main research interest in this area is elucidation and modeling of complex phenomena in chemical processes with the aid of transport science dealing with fluid flow, heat and mass transfer. Our interest also goes to developing novel chemical processes oriented to the sustainability of the global environment.

	CX-10	Process System Engineering	Assoc.Prof. S. Matsuo	Under the current social situation which has a lot of complicated and difficult problems, such as environmental problems, Process Systems Engineering (PSE) is a research area where the systematic methodology for sustainable production system is investigated. Our PSE research group studies process control and chemometrics, which are basic sub-area of PSE.

	CX-11	Fluid and Particle Engineering	Prof. H. Suzuki Assoc.Prof. Y. Komoda Asst.Prof. R. Hidema	Our research works focus on rheological characteristics of the complex fluids as non-Newtonian fluid, suspension and so on. Especially, our researching activities are applied to the energy saving air-conditioning systems, highly efficient mixing systems and highly efficient functional thin films.

	CX-12	Biochemical Engineering	Prof. A. Kondo Assoc.Prof. C. Ogino Assoc.Prof. F. Matsuda Assoc.Prof. T. Tanaka Lecturer T. Hasunuma Asst.Prof. R.Yamada	Current research in our laboratory concentrates on the development of efficient bioprocesses using enzymes, antibodies, or microbial, insect, and animal cells by applying molecular biotechnology, enzyme engineering, industrial microbiology, cell culture engineering, and immobilized bioreactor technology.

	CX-13	Bioprocess Engineering	Prof. H. Yamaji Assoc.Prof. T. Katsuda	To develop effective and advanced production/separation processes based on biological functions, production methods of biofunctional materials by use of microorganisms, bioremediation and utilization of biorecognition between biomolecules for purification and high sensitivity detection methods are studied from the chemical engineering view points.

	CX-14	Materials Processing Engineering	Prof. H. Matuyama Assoc.Prof. T. Maruyama Asst.Prof. E. Kamio Dr. T. Sotani	For the application of separation technology to environmental protection, our laboratory is studying preparation and evaluation of new separation materials such as membranes from the standpoint of materials processing. Aiming at the development of new high pressure technology, experimental and evaluation works on thermophysical properties of environmentally acceptable fluids under high pressures are also undertaken.

Cooperative Division

		Localized Reactions and Physical Properties of Materials	Prof. N. Yumoto Prof. Q. Xu Assoc.Prof. K. Tawa	Research and education focus on the conversion process from chemical energy to other useful energies such as electric energy, heat energy, and others. Research and development of catalytic materials, fuel cells, and new batteries are also pursued.

		Chemical Energy Conversion Process	Prof. T. Sakai Assoc.Prof. T. Inakura Assoc.Prof. T. Akita	Research and education are directed toward development of chemical energy conversion and storage technology such as electro-chemical devices and fuel cells.

		Biofunctional Engineering	Prof. H. Satake Assoc.Prof. K. Kanse Assoc.Prof. Y. Murata	Our research focuses on the clarification of various biofunctional networks regulated by signaling molecules and second metabolites and of the dynamic interactions of the relevant molecules, which leads to application of functional diversity of biological molecules to a wide range of industries.

		Pharmaceutical Design and Production Engineering	Prof. K. Sako Assoc.Prof. A. Mori Assoc.Prof. K. Yamashita	Pharmaceutical Technology, composed of the Pharmaceutical Research &　Technology for the product design and Process Engineering for manufacturing,is the combined discipline essential for the　development and manufacturing　of the pharmaceutical products. The goal of this research group is to bring　up pharmaceutical leaders through both acquiring the specialized knowledge　in oral and non-oral (e.g., parenteral) pharmaceutical products and　involving the research activities in the forefront of　modern pharmaceutical　technology.

		Chemical Biosensing	Prof. K. Yokoyama Assoc.Prof. Y. Suzuki

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