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  International Collaborative Research Project on Statistical Physics Modeling of Socio-Economic Phenomena

  We are focusing on modelling socio-economic phenomena through the analysis of huge amounts of precise data. Such Big Data analyses allows us to construct mathematical models using statistical physics. Using this quantitative approach, we aim in the prediction and regulation of social phenomena. The main subjects of our research are financial markets, business firm trading networks, words in cyber-space and human flow patterns using GPS.

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  Determination of the Distribution of Al on T-Sites in MFI-type Zeolite

  Zeolites are widely used as heterogeneous catalysts in industrial chemical processes because of their strong acidity and shape selectivities. The acidic properties of aluminosilicate-type zeolites originate from protons that balance the negative charge induced by framework Al atoms in tetrahedral sites (T sites). The catalytic properties of zeolites depend on various factors, including pore structure, acid strength and the amount of acid.

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  Advanced Laser Spectroscopy on Highly Functional Molecular systems

  Development and analysis of highly functional molecular systems such as supramolecules and biofunctional molecules are at the frontier of chemistry and material science research. This international collaboration focuses on molecular recognition in biological systems (Fujii, Ishiuchi, Lisy, Dopfer, Zehnacker-Rentien and Xantheas), excited state hydrogen and proton transfer in large molecular systems (Fujii, Miyazaki, Ishiuchi and Jouvet) and solvent migration dynamics in molecular clusters (Fujii, Miyazaki and Dopfer). Using a combination of advanced laser spectroscopy and high-level computational chemistry, we aim to reveal the mechanisms underlying the superior functions of these molecular systems.

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  International collaborative research project for the development of environmentally friendly functional oxide materials

  In order to realize an internet of things (IoT) society in which all devices are connected to the Internet, it is important to reduce the power consumption of electronics while developing materials that have a low environmental impact. We are designing novel materials through first principle calculations and conducting, precise structural analyseis of these materials using quantum beam and advanced characterization techniques,.