国際修士プログラム International Masters Program (taught in English)
国際修士プログラム International Masters Program
理工学研究科では、高度な専門知識とグローバルな視点を養うため、研究活動や講義をすべて英語で行う国際修士プログラムを開講しています。
物理・宇宙物理学専攻、先進エネルギーナノ工学専攻、化学専攻、環境応用化学専攻、生物科学専攻、生命医科学専攻のいずれかの研究室に所属し、最先端の研究を行うとともに、所定の科目の単位を修得した者に国際自然科学修士（Master of Science and Technology）が授与されます。引き続き、博士号を取得するための、プログラムも提供されています。
The Graduate School of Science and Technology at Kwansei Gakuin University has a Master’s Degree Program in English.
All our programs are conducted in English. The aim of the programs is to keep pace with globalization and expose our students to state-of-the-art technology with up-to-date research applications. We would like to harness the potential of outstanding research. This is an international program that emphasizes on research that directly benefits society and the environment. Students are expected to enroll in this program in order to obtain Master’s degrees. An extended program for Doctor’s degree is also offered.
Outline
| Courses | Physics, Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry for Environment, Bioscience, Biomedical Chemistry |
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| Students intake | About Six (6) for each year |
| Application Period | Twice a year (Spring/Fall) |
| Examination | Selection based on submitted documents and an interview if necessary |
| Degree | Master of Science and Technology |
Features of the Program
- Students will undertake research work in a laboratory with their basic modules. Through these modules, students will acquire further comprehensive understanding in physics, chemistry, and bioscience. From their research, they will build up critical analytical skills to design and execute their project.
- From this program, students will also be taught how to give oral presentations, and improve academic writing skills.
- The program is designed to foster students to be researchers with the ability to conceive innovative ideas by synthesizing knowledge from different disciplines and the skills for devising research plans for realizing ideas.
- In this program, students shall choose a laboratory and undertake research work under his/her supervisor.
- Requirements for completion of the program: Completion of assigned research work, basic course modules, acceptance of the Master’s thesis, and passing the final examination.
- Degree: Master of Science and Technology.
Research Fields
Physics
| Hirotake Itoh | Ultrafast phenomena in solids, Terahertz spectroscopy, Strongly-correlated systems | Database of Researchers | |
| Takashi Okamura ※ | General Relativity and Gravitation, Application of Gauge/Gravity Duality | Database of Researchers | |
| Yoshio Kono | High-pressure physics, Synchrotron X-ray experiments, Liquid/Glass | Database of Researchers | |
| Masumichi Seta | Radio Astronomy, Astronomical Instrumentation, Interstellar Medium | Database of Researchers | |
| Isao Takahashi | X-ray Surface Scattering, Soft Matter Surface | Database of Researchers | |
| Tooru Taniguchi | Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics, Chaotic Dynamics | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Junko Hiraga | X-ray Astronomy, Origin of the Elements, X-ray Imaging Spectroscopy | Database of Researchers | |
| Shuji Matsuura | Infrared Astronomy, Cosmic Background Radiation, Cosmology | Database of Researchers |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy
| Noboru Ohtani ※ | Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, Crystal Defects | Database of Researchers | |
| Masayoshi Ohya | Superconductivity, Electrical power equipment, Liquid hydrogen | Database of Researchers | |
| Teppei Ogura | Chemical Engineering, Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Catalysis | Database of Researchers | |
| Toshinori Ozaki ※ | Superconductivity, Material Synthesis, Characterization at Low Temperatures and Under Magnetic Fields | Database of Researchers | |
| Tadaaki Kaneko ※ | Semiconductor Physics, Nanotechnology, Crystal Growth | Database of Researchers | |
| Hideharu Sugihara | Electric power transmission, Distributed Energy Resource, Inverter | Database of Researchers | |
| Motohiro Suzuki ※ | permanent magnets, spintronics devices, synchrotron radiation analysis | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Katsuya Nomura | MC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Power Electronics, Electromagnetic Simulation, Topology Optimization | Database of Researchers | |
| Hiroki Hibino | Graphene and Related Two-Dimensional Materials, Surface Physics, Crystal Growth, Surface Microscopy | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Akihiko Fujiwara | Materials Science, Energy-Related Materials, Synchrotron Radiation Analysis | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Motoaki Matsuo ※ | Materials Science, Hydrogen Storage, Ionic Conduction | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Hirofumi Yoshikawa | Rechargeable Battery, Capacitor, Nanocarbon | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Hiroyuki Yoshida | Applied Optics, Photonics, Organic Optoelectronic Materials | Database of Researchers | |
| Katsunori Wakabayashi | Theoretical Nanoscience, Condensed Matter Theory, Computational Physics | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
Chemistry
| Junko Omachi | Single-shot, high-speed imaging and high-resolution optical microscope | Database of Researchers | |
| Kazuyoshi Ogasawara | Quantum Materials Science, Quantum Materials Design | Database of Researchers | |
| Takuya Kurahashi ※ | Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Operando Spectroscopy, Computational Chemistry | Database of Researchers | |
| Kohei Sato | Organic chemistry, Supramolecular chemistry, Biomaterials chemistry | Database of Researchers | |
| Shinsuke Shigeto | Molecular Spectroscopy, Raman Microspectroscopy and Imaging, Biophysical Chemistry | Database of Researchers | |
| Daisuke Tanaka | Coordination Compound, Crystal Structures, Synthetic Chemistry. | Database of Researchers | |
| Kei Murakami ※ | Reaction methodology developments | Database of Researchers | |
| Atsushi Yagasaki | Chemistry of Molecular Oxide, Solution Chemistry | Database of Researchers | |
| Hiroshi Yamaguchi ※ | Protein Crystallography, Protein Science | Database of Researchers |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
Applied Chemistry for Environment
| Eiji Shirakawa | Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Transition Metal Catalysis | Database of Researchers | |
| Masaharu Tanimizu | Geochemistry, Mass Spectrometry | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Keiko Tawa | Surface Plasmon, Fluorescence Imaging, Biosensor | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Motohiro Tsuboi | Geochemistry | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Hideki Hashimoto | Photosynthesis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopies | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Toshiyuki Hamura | Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Structural Organic Chemistry | Database of Researchers | |
| Sadahiro Masuo |
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Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Yasuhiro Morisaki ※ | Synthetic Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
Bioscience
| Naoya Takeda | lant-microbe interactions, Symbiosis engineering | Database of Researchers | |
| Katsunori Tanaka | Chromosome Dynamics, Plant Molecular Biology, Yeast Genetics | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Hiroyuki Toh | Bioinformatcis, Molecular Evolution, Computer | Database of Researchers | |
| Shinsuke Fujiwara | Environmental Microbiology, Enzyme Application, Genetic Engineering | Database of Researchers | |
| Masaru Hojo ※ | Chemical Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Neuroethology, Social Insects | Database of Researchers | |
| Yusuke Matsuda ※ | Plant Molecular Physiology, Signal Transduction, CO2 Concentrating Mechanism | Database of Researchers | |
| Keiji Miura | Computational Neuroscience, Brain Machine Interface, Data Science | Database of Researchers | |
| Yuri Munekage | Plant Biology, Photosynthesis, C4 Evolution | Database of Researchers |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
Biomedical Chemistry
| Tsukasa Okiyoneda | Membrane Protein Disease, Innate Immunity | Database of Researchers | |
| Hidetoshi Sato ※ | Biomedical Optics | Database of Researchers | |
| Yoshiyuki Seki | Epigenetics for Germline Development | Database of Researchers | |
| Yohei Hirai | Regenerative Medicine, Cell Biology | Database of Researchers | Lab. Homepage |
| Ikuko Yao | Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Bioimaging | Database of Researchers | |
| Kohzoh Yoshino | Biosignal Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Biomedical Engineering | Database of Researchers |
Note: Laboratories marked with this symbol (※) have reached their capacity for this academic year and are unable to accept additional international students.
International Faculty Members
| Bibin Bintang Andriana | Fundamental Biology and Analytical Technology for Environmental Studies | Database of Researchers | |
| Biyani Manish | Evolutionary Molecular Engineering (EME), Nano-bio Materials/Devices, Electro-chemical Materials/Devices, Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Diagnostics, DNA-based Nanoarchitecture. | Database of Researchers |
Entrance Examination
The entrance examination for the International Masters Program is conducted twice a year, for both the fall and spring semester admissions. Please refer to the admission guidelines provided in the following link for details on application qualifications and schedules.