Molecular Science for Supra Functional Systems - Development of Advanced Methods for Exploring Elementary Process

(A02) Supra Functional Systems in the Condensed Phase

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　Our challenge is the observation and elucidation of the dynamics and mechanisms of the complex systems in the condense phase using the most advanced methods in molecular science. Complex systems in the condensed phase realize supra functions in competition with dissipation and fluctuation. To elucidate the mechanism of supra-functional systems, it is essential to observe and understand the correlation of the elementary process as well as motion of the molecules in the complex systems. Such approaches are expected to lead us to discover novel behaviors of the molecules in the condensed phase. In this regard, it is important to study fundamental inhomogeneous systems, such as interfaces, the mechanism and dynamics in biological molecules and supra molecules. The development of new methodology is crucial in this new molecular science. We will deepen our understanding of condensed-phase molecular science, and attempt to find novel molecular phenomena, by conducting researches mainly for the following subjects:
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● Theme

(1) Observation and elucidation of molecular behaviors at interfaces
(2) Observation and elucidation of dynamics of complex molecular systems
(3) Observation and elucidation of inhomogeneous complexes
(4) Development and application of new experimental/theoretical methodologies
● Keywords

Dynamics in the Condensed Phase, Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Nonlinear Spectroscopy, Probe Microscopy, Time-and Space-Resolved Measurements, Single Molecule Measurements.

● Research Area

Complex Molecular Systems, Condensed-Phase Molecular Science, Interface Science
● Planned Research Members

Study of Supra Functional Systems by Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy

Leader Tahei Tahara (RIKEN, Chief Scientist)

Satoshi Takeuchi (RIKEN, Senior Research Scientist)

Shoichi Yamaguchi (RIKEN, Senior Research Scientist)

Kunihiko Ishii (RIKEN, Researcher)

Akihiro Morita (Tohoku University, Professor)

Motoko S. Asano (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Associate Professor)

Haruko Hosoi (Toho University, Lecturer)

Scanning Probe Study of Integrated Nanomaterials

Leader Hiroshi Onishi (Kobe University, Professor)

Kenjiro Kimura (Kobe University, Lecturer)

Vibrational and electronic structures of organic and biomolecular interfaces studied by SFG spectroscopy

Leader Taka-aki Ishibashi (Hiroshima University, Associate Professor)

Spectroscopic study of non-destructive ionization process for Mass Spectrometry

Leader Tatsuya Fujino (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Associate Professor)
● Proposed Research Subjects

Dynamics of water layers around hydrated ions at the electrified interfaces

Leader Akira Yamakata (Toyota Technological Institute, Associate Professor)

Nano-scale dynamics of live cell surface under cell cycle control

Leader Takaharu Okajima (Hokkaido University, Associate Professor)

Kenichi Niikura (Hokkaido University, Associate Professor)

Picosecond Time-Resolved Near-Infrared Excited Raman Studies on Functional Molecules, Macromolecules, and Biomolecules

Leader Akira Sakamoto (Saitama University, Associate Professor)

Organization of Photosynthetic Membrane Protein Assembly and its Functional Analysis by Microscopy/Photocurrent Sensing

Leader Takehisa Dewa (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Associate Professor)

Toshihisa Mizuno (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor)

Real-space observation of concerted proton dynamics

Leader Hiroshi Okuyama (Kyoto University, Associate Professor)

Properties of Single Polymer Chain at Surface and Interface Studied by Near-Field Optical Spectroscopy

Leader Hiroyuki Aoki (Kyoto University, Associate Professor)

Evaluation of Structural Transition and Lipid Dynamics of Nanodiscs by Time-Resolved Fluorescence and Neutron Scattering

Leader Minoru Nakano (Kyoto University, Associate Professor)

Study on Charge and Excitation Energy Delocalization Process in Polymeric Materials

Leader Mamoru Fujitsuka (Osaka University, Associate Professor)

Protein interaction at interfaces studied by simultaneous analysis of X-ray specular and off-specular reflection

Leader Yohko F. Yano (Kinki University, Associate Professor)

Hironari Yamada (Ritsumeikan Uniersity, Professor)

Tomoya Uruga (Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute, Researcher)

Femtosecond Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Single Particle Spectroscopy Based on Electron as a Probe for Interfacial Functions

Leader Naoto Tamai (Kwansei Gakuin University, Professor)
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