Research Groups
Overview
This research initiative comprises three specialized groups, A01 to A03, each focusing on distinct target substances, alongside the Physical Chemistry Group (A04), which provides analytical and simulation support. The realization of Structural Re-Programming (SReP) is achievable only through the collaborative efforts of these groups. The following sections provide an overview of the individual research contributions of each group and their collaborative endeavors.
A01 (Organic G): Focused on SReP methods for organic molecules, Group A01 spearheads the development of three fundamental technologies: cleavage of strong chemical bonds, editing of ring frameworks, and manipulation of stereochemistry. The group’s forte lies in crafting precise chemical structures through molecular design. These activities will not only benefit organic synthesis but also facilitate SReP in inorganic materials (A02) and macromolecules (A03).
A02 (Inorganic G): Tasked with advancing SReP techniques for inorganic materials such as metal complexes, metal clusters/nanoparticles, and oxide clusters, Group A02 addresses the challenge of precise control and post-editing of inorganic chemical structures. Leveraging molecular approaches, including designed ligands and templates in collaboration with A01, this group also aims to harness its unique inorganic materials as catalysts for SReP in organic molecules (A01) and macromolecules (A03).
A03 (Macromol G): This group specializes in SReP across a diverse array of macromolecules, ranging from proteins and nucleic acids to synthetic polymers and supramolecules. By providing tailored molecular structures, Group A03 will also develop entities with unique molecular recognition abilities, which can serve as distinctive reaction sites for both A01 and A02.
A04 (PhysChem G): This group promotes and aids the development of SReP across A01-A03 by leveraging its advanced measurement, analysis, and simulation capabilities. The group contributes to elucidating the science of SReP through electronic structure analysis, structural elucidation, mechanistic studies, and theoretical chemical calculations. Utilizing cutting-edge methodologies such as spatio-temporal analysis via operando measurements with synchrotron radiation spectroscopy, Group A04 ensures comprehensive insights into SReP mechanisms.
Research Members
A01 Group（Organic Molecule Group）
Planned Research
Mamoru TOBISU (Chair)
Osaka University・Professor
Hideki YORIMITSU (Group Leader)
Kyoto University・Professor
Shigeki MATSUNAGA (Administrative Office)
Kyoto University・Professor
Publicly Offered Research
Atsushi USAMI
Nagoya University・Designated Assistant Professor
Richiro USHIMARU
Kyushu University・Associate Professor
Kohsuke OHMATSU
Keio University・Professor
Toshimichi OHMURA
Kyoto Institute of Technology・Professor
Kensuke KIYOKAWA
The University of Osaka・Assistant Professor
Shuhei KUSUMOTO
Tokyo Metropolitan University・Professor
Jun TAKAYA
The University of Osaka・Professor
Kazunori NAGAO
Kyoto University・Associate Professor
Hidetoshi NODA
Institute of Microbial Chemistry・Chief Researcher
Shingo HARADA
Chiba University・Associate Professor
Koji HIRANO
The University of Osaka・Professor
Yusuke MASUDA
Hokkaido University・Assistant Professor
Shogo MORI
Nagoya University・Assistant Professor
A02 Group（Inorganic Material Group）
Planned Research
Kazuya YAMAGUCHI（Group Leader）
The University of Tokyo・Professor
Sayaka UCHIDA
The University of Tokyo・Professor
Mio KONDO
Tokyo Institute of Technology・Professor
Publicly Offered Research
Kazuki TANIFUJI
Kyoto University・Assistant Professor
Takashi NAKAMURA
University of Tsukuba・Assistant Professor
Masayuki NIHEI
University of Tsukuba・Professor
Shinya MASUDA
The University of Tokyo・Specially-appointed assistant professor
Yoshiyuki MIZUHATA
Kyoto University・Associate Professor
Takuo MINATO
Hiroshima University・Assistant Professor
A03 Group（Macromolecule Group）
Planned Research
Akira ONODA（Group Leader）
Hokkaido University・Professor
Akimitsu OKAMOTO
The University of Tokyo・Professor
Yoko SAKATA
Nagoya University・Professor
Naoya KANBAYASHI
Kyoto Institute of Technology・Associate Professor
Publicly Offered Research
Takanori IWASAKI
Kyushu University・Professor
Ryota SAKAMOTO
Tohoku University・Professor
Kohei SATO
Kwansei Gakuin University・Associate Professor
Masayuki SUDA
Nagoya University・Professor
Tsuyoshi NISHIKAWA
Kyoto University・Assistant Professor
Ichiro HISAKI
Osaka University・Professor
A04 Group（Physical Chemistry Group）
Planned Research
Seiji YAMAZOE（Group Leader）
Tokyo Metropolitan University・Professor
Ryo KITAURA
National Institute for Materials Science・Group Leader
Min GAO
Hokkaido University・Associate Professor
Publicly Offered Research
Yuki KURASHIGE
Kyoto University・Associate Professor
Tsuyoshi MITA
Hokkaido University・Professor
Satoru MURAMATSU
Hiroshima University・Associate Professor
