History

Plan & Project

Other Activities

Pre-Strategic Initiative for interdisciplinary Materials Science (Pre-SI-IMS) was approved by University of Tsukuba in October 2007 on condition that the two research proposals would be incorporated: innovative hybrid molecules (leader: Toshiharu Teranishi) and interdisciplinary optical science (leader: Yutaka Moritomo).

Pre-SI-IMS successfully accomplished the following:

1. The First International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Materials Science (ISIMS2008) was held at Tsukuba International Congress Center in March 13th- 14th 2008. This symposium consisted of four different session groups: interdisciplinary optical science, hybrid molecules, nano-science, and biomaterials, and subgroups of each session.Twenty one invited lectures were presented by leading experts, and ninety two poster presentation were given in the symposium. All participants actively exchanged their information during the event.
   
   One of our workshops, “Light and Materials”, was held in November 10^th 2008 and March 3^rd 2009.  Through this workshop, participants were able to understand each other and find a way to lead interdisciplinary optical science based upon the concept of connecting optical science and materials science, and integration of physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology.
   
   As a part of international exchange and cooperation program, we held a joint workshop with University of Nebraska Medical Center in Nebraska, and concluded the agreement for academic exchanges and cooperation.
   
   
2. SI-IMS provided two training courses: “Bio (Cell Culture)” and “Lithography”, and one lecture: “Laser- Safety Program”.  These courses enabled researchers to learn practical skills and expand their study fields.
   
   
3. We invited research proposals from female and young researchers within our group.  As a result of selection, one female and four young researchers were selected to be supported their researches.  Their researches were presented in the International Symposium (ISIMS 2008).
   
   
4. SI-IMS provide financial support for 8 students in doctoral programs
   
   
5. We offered the interdisciplinary materials science experience course to middle and high school students and adults.  The event was held at University of Tsukuba in March 26^th 2009.