Research experiences in IMR “The crucial time is now” “Strive unrelentingly” “Industry is a school of learning” “Industry unrelentingly” “Strive time is now” crucial “The Welcome to the IMR, After finishing my doctorate in the UK, I The Institute for Material Research Institute for Materials Research the hub of materials research in ! was looking to join a world-leading re- (IMR) is one of the outstanding insti- TOHOKU UNIVERSITY search institute in the field of mag- tutes in the field of material science. Exploration, Creation and Measurement. netism and spintronics. I was fortunate IMR provides great opportunities for to have the opportunity to join the IMR not only Japanese researchers, but Our Institute for Materials Research (IMR or “KINKEN”), compose the foundation of materials (exploration), Theoretical Physics Group. also those from overseas, from both was the first to be established among the six research the actual making of new materials (creation) and the The decision to relocate to was academica and industries to collabo- institutes of Tohoku University and will soon mark evaluation of their characteristics (measurement). The easy, for decades many leading papers rate and be acknowledged about cur- its 100th anniversary. When the institute was first Institute continues to carry the “Kinken Spirit” while in magnetism have originated from the rent breakthroughs in material science. established in 1916, the primary research focus was opening up new vistas in materials. We continue to IMR. It is inspirational to be surrounded by scientists of such a There are exceptional facilities and literature at the IMR, which on steel. Thereafter, the research domains gradually develop high performance, high quality and multi- high calibre. The resources and facilities which have been made makes it a good place for students to do their master and doc- broadened to various types of alloys and metals. functional materials, thereby contributing to the available to me are incredible and the Institute has shown a torate course research projects. I am a PhD student in the mate- Subsequently the Institute developed into a global advancement of science and technology. strong willingness to support and promote young researchers rials development division of the IMR. Doing research besides center for fundamental and applied research covering In the 21st Century, we face worldwide environmental both international and domestic. This makes for a vibrant and workaholic researchers in the laboratory is a good chance for all types of materials, including nonmetals. In the problems such as global warming and the depletion diverse working environment. I have found people at all levels to me to improve my knowledge in my field. Also, the members in early years, the Institute became world-renowned for of natural resources. There is an increasing need to be very kind and friendly, making the transition to IMR and Ja- the laboratory are so friendly and helpful which makes my stay “KS steel”, which was the first artificial permanent preserve the environment and work towards achieving pan enjoyable and precipitating collaboration between research in the laboratory pleasant. magnet and was invented under the leadership of Dr. sustainable societies. Our institute upholds these groups. Joseph Barker Sadeghilaridjani Maryam Kotaro Honda, the first Director of the Institute. In the themes with the objective of “contributing to the well following years, the Institute successfully developed being of mankind and the development of civilization many different types of useful materials, including through the creation of new materials that are truly new KS steel, Sendust alloy, SiC fibers and more useful to society”, as well as working on innovative Learning opportunities at the IMR recently, amorphous alloys. In addition, considerable material-based research that could cause a paradigm effort was dedicated to basic research for materials shift in this area. Underpinning this, we strive to create International students and scholars are welcome to learn and study at the IMR. INSTITUTE FOR development, paving the way for pioneering research a nurturing and supportive research environment, in magnetism, superconductivity, optical properties and constantly aiming to cultivate new talent. We ask for ■Guidance for studying abroad in Tohoku University. microstructure analyses for materials. All of this has your continued support and encouragement in the http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/cms/index-e.cgi greatly contributed to Japan’s academic reputation. years to come. (Global Learning Center, Tohoku University provides detailed information.) MATERIALS RESEARCH The Institute's vital strengths are the merger of basic For additional information about research activities in IMR, please visit: and applied sciences with science and engineering. TOHOKU UNIVERSITY ENGLISH We continue to uphold the “Kinken Spirit” that has http://www.imr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/ defined our Institute since the days of Dr. Kotaro General Affairs Department office, IMR, Tohoku University Contact Honda by attributing practical applications to scientific E-mail: [email protected] achievements while looking at materials with a wide scope. The Institute boasts an environment that is rarely encountered domestically or globally. It involves the organic coordination of three primary support Prof. Koki Takanashi pillars: the search for physical phenomena that 21st Director of the IMR, Tohoku University Access 1. Access to Sendai By airplane

http://www.imr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/access.html ・

・JR Narita Sendai International ・ & JR ・Intercity bus Station Airport ・Tohoku Tokyo Shinkansen Tokyo Station Line International ・ Keikyu Line & JR Airport ・ & JR (Haneda)

By train from Tokyo Station

Tokyo ・Tohoku Shinkansen Line about 2hours Station

2. Access to IMR from Sendai Station -Dr. Kotaro Honda Sendai ・By taxi about 10 min Station ・By foot about 20 min IMR

Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University Katahira 2-1-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan http://www.imr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/ Published in March 2015

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