The challenges facing modern science and technology are becoming increasingly diverse. Addressing these complex issues, requires individuals with a broad knowledge base and a strong technical foundation in both pure and applied chemistry. Such expertise enables them to identify and solve problems from multifaceted chemical perspectives.

Our Department of Chemistry offers a comprehensive education in materials chemistry, integrating the core principles and techniques of pure chemistry (materials science) with those of applied chemistry (materials engineering). A distinctive feature of our program is its emphasis on developing professionals with a solid foundation in basic chemistry who can contribute across the broad field of materials chemistry, a discipline encompassing substances and materials ranging from everyday products and essential chemical technologies to novel materials and cutting-edge innovations. Importantly, our curriculum avoids narrow specialization, fostering a well-rounded understanding of diverse chemical domains. The department’s core faculty possess deep expertise in both pure and applied chemistry and engage in complementary research that opens new frontiers in science. Capitalizing on the strengths of this interdisciplinary approach, we are advancing research at the interface of science and engineering within the materials chemistry domain. Our materials science curriculum includes research and education in nine specialized fields: synthetic organic chemistry, structural organic chemistry, structural inorganic chemistry, inorganic physical chemistry, interfacial physical chemistry, reaction analytical chemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, electronic materials chemistry, and design of biomaterials.

These areas fall within five core domains of pure chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and functional materials chemistry. In the field of material engineering, we focus on five major areas: evaluation of functional properties essential for materials development; creation and optimization of material functions; advancement of chemical technologies; development of smart and novel materials; and structural control for new material synthesis. Research and education in these areas are conducted across nine specialized fields: structural property engineering, functional property engineering, molecular material function engineering, molecular device engineering, environmental measurement engineering, polymer material engineering, supramolecular material engineering, interface control engineering, and molecular crystal engineering.

Through this integrated and collaborative framework, our department promotes innovative research and education that integrate materials science and engineering. This approach plays a critical role in training next-generation chemical professionals capable of tackling modern societal challenges.

Finally, our graduate curriculum emphasizes independent thinking and problem-solving through research on specialized themes, fostering a deeper capacity to address complex scientific questions.