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Abstracts of Topic-Specified Collaborative Research Projects |
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1. Structural Dynamics-Based Functional Modification of Biomolecules |
Representative: Saeko Yanaka
This study aims to understand and rationally modify biomolecular functions by precisely analyzing their dynamic structural changes. Focusing on glycoproteins, we investigate conformational fluctuations and structural flexibility using molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. By elucidating the correlation between structural dynamics and functional expression, we design targeted strategies to control or enhance molecular functions, with potential applications in drug discovery and biotechnology.
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2. Development of solution-processed organic light-emitting diode |
Representative: Seiichiro Izawa
Although organic light-emitting diode (OLED) has been commercialized for smartphone displays, reducing manufacturing costs requires shifting from the current mainstream vacuum deposition process to simpler solution-processed film formation. This research aims to fabricate OLEDs using solution processes and improve their performance by controlling the interface and surface structures during film formation through appropriate control of intermolecular interactions, such as self-assembly phenomena. Specifically, OLEDs utilizing the upconversion process will be fabricated via solution process.
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3. A study on functional maintenance and resilience of wooden buildings subjected to repeated earthquake motions |
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Representative: Yoshihiro Yamazaki
The Japanese seismic design standard aims to prevent building collapse during a single major earthquake. However, the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake demonstrated that buildings may experience multiple strong earthquake events within their service life. Consequently, interest in safety against repeated major earthquakes has grown. This research proposes performance evaluation methods and design approaches necessary to achieve functional maintenance after experiencing earthquakes, targeting wooden structures commonly used in many residential houses and public buildings. It comprehensively evaluates building resilience by focusing not only on the mechanical behavior of structural members subjected to repeated deformation but also on the functional degradation of non-structural materials.
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4. Development of materials digital transformation approach and new electronic functional materials and devices |
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Representative: Toshio Kamiya
Combining data analysis as well as materials simulations and experimental materials research has become important to accelerate the development of new materials and devices. Thus, it is an urgent issue to build a new materials digital transformation system (MDX). In this project, we welcome ideas of a part of such MDX approach, its total design, or related issues.
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