Our research group advances materials science research and education through the exploration of interactions between quantum beams and matter. We engage in fundamental research to elucidate the atomic-level microstructure of nano-scale functional materials. Utilizing state-of-the-art electron microscopy for imaging, diffraction, and analysis at the Ultramicroscopy Research Center of Kyushu University, along with spectroscopy experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities, we investigate a wide range of materials, including catalytic materials, magnetic materials, battery materials, and so on. Quantum beams impart kinetic energy to atoms and electrons in materials, resulting in the formation of lattice defects. Additionally, we are dedicated to uncovering the atomic-scale structure of radiation-induced defects and understanding the mechanisms of microstructural evolution under irradiation, which is crucial for assessing the stability of nuclear materials.
Yasuda Lab
Murakami Lab
Electron Microscope (JEM-1300NEF)
at Ito-Campus of Kyushu University
Member
The Main Research Topics
Research on the atomic and electronic structures of functional nanostructured materials and their mechanism using advanced electron microscopy and synchrotron radiation spectroscopy
Research on structural analysis of irradiation-induced defects in ceramics and on irradiation damage mechanisms
Development of novel electron microscopy techniques and their application to microstructural analysis of materials