Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Waseda University

●Education
2004 B. Eng., Waseda University
2006 M. Eng., Waseda University
2010 Dr. Eng., Waseda University

●Carrer
2008-2010 Research Associate, Waseda University
2010-2011 Assistant Professor, Waseda University
2011-2015 Assistant Professor, Doshisha University
2015-2020 Assistant Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
2020-2025 Associate Professor, Waseda University
2025- Professor, Waseda University

●Research
In our laboratory, we are working to bring out the unique properties derived from the nanaoscle in bulk materials. Nanosheets, such as graphene, have a stacked structure due to van der Waals forces and π-π interactions. By exfoliating and thinning these layered minerals, electrical properties or thermal properties of nanosheets improve. In addition to establishing a process for extracting nanosheets, we are conducting research on high-strength films, highly thermally conductive films, electromagnetic shielding coatings, and hybrid composite materials that utilize nanosheets.

Lab. HP URL: https://www.arao.amech.waseda.ac.jp/en/



Fig. Exfoliation process of layered materials and its application to increasing the strength of plastics.