Prospectus 2012-2013
PHYSICS ASTRONOMY EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE CHEMISTRY BIOPHYSICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Science is a relentless pursuit of universal truths in professional and creative. The School offers a Nature driven by the curiosity of individuals. variety of internationalization programs designed Table of Contents Scientists ask: How did the Universe begin? What to promote mutual understanding through is its fate? What is it made of? What are its exchanges of views between Japanese students and fundamental laws? How did life begin? How did researchers and their counterparts having non- life evolve? How do cells in the brain work Japanese backgrounds about their research and together to make the human mind? Is there life scientific developments. We offer programs to beyond the Earth? The list of such fascinating foster wider perspectives and maintain the questions goes on. The School of Science at the competitive edge required for the next generation University of Tokyo invites you to join this of leaders by bringing together a multiplicity of intriguing quest to find answers to these questions. experience and interests. We strive for academic 2 At the School of Science we train you to learn and excellence through its demand for ever-increasing About the School 4 study science and provide exciting opportunities to diversity. Indeed, our commitment to diversity is Program for Leading Graduate Schools conduct your own scientific research. You will stronger than ever. 6 experience the joy of understanding and gaining Commitment to diversity new knowledge and making discoveries through Finally, let me offer a few words of advice to you, 6 Voices of international students the variety of Ph.D. programs we offer. In the prospective graduate students. Science is truly 8 School of Science we strive to offer world-leading intriguing. It is a life-long activity full of Voices of alumni research programs in both traditional and excitement. All you need to do is aim high and 9 interdisciplinary fields. Our programs are highly work hard. We invite you to join us. Nobel laureates rigorous and demanding, but you will find them Graduate departments rewarding. 10 Physics Science has become an integral part of everyday 12 Astronomy life. You benefit, and, indeed, cannot escape, from 14 the outcomes that Science has produced. Today, Earth and Planetary Science science exerts great impact on society in the same 16 way politics, economics and culture do. Science is A message from the Dean Chemistry 18 expected to play a major role in problem solving Biophysics and Biochemistry for many difficult societal issues. For instance, 20 energy and environmental issues are major Biological Sciences challenges that Science faces today. At the School Affiliated facilities of Science we train you to apply scientific 22 knowledge and experience to solve important real- Affiliated facilities of the School of Science life problems and to assess their impact within a 24 wide context. The School of Science has introduced University-wide Centers/Institutes 25 many programs to enhance academic cooperation Off-campus facilities with industries and to promote social application 26 of scientific knowledge and methods. Facts and data Information for applicants In Science, there are no barriers of gender, national 28 borders, religion or language. The School of Science Your graduate school experience considers respect for cultural and ethnic diversity 30 on campus as one of its most important core values. Application procedures 32 The School has included in its educational Scholarships and financial support objectives enhancing cross-cultural interactions 34 with diverse peers in order to stimulate the minds Support and facilities for students of students to make their academic work more Access
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39 Hiroaki Aihara, Dean Contact information Science, which elucidates universal truths of the natural world and searches for its underlying fundamental laws and principles, forms the foundation of human society and civilization. Science is an essential component of the accumulated wisdom of the human race and of human intellect. Based on these ideals, the School of Science is conducting education and research in advanced science that will open pathways to a prosperous and peaceful future for humankind.
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ur university was established was reorganized as the School of matics and Information Science, The School of Science will conduct education and Consistent with the ideals of science, the School of in 1877 as the first national Science, which includes both un- but undergraduate education is not research to further understand the truths of nature, Science will not discriminate on the basis of gender, Ouniversity in Japan with the name dergraduate and graduate pro- discussed further in this Prospectus. to expand and develop the frontiers of knowledge, nationality, race or religion, and will respect aca- “Imperial University.” This was grams in science, with institutional he School has a world-class and to communicate such new knowledge to future demic freedom in education and research. changed to “Tokyo Imperial Uni- emphasis on the latter. The School faculty of more than 260 full- generations. versity” when Kyoto Imperial provides its students with out- timeT professors, associate profes- University was established. The standing opportunities for intel- sors, and research associates, and a name was changed to the present lectual development and the acqui- diverse student body of more than Fairness Social contribution “University of Tokyo” after World sition of professional knowledge 1,350 graduate students. Students War II. The full Japanese name of and skills. and researchers from many disci- The School of Science will hold fairness and open- The School of Science will make the results of its our university, 東 京 大 学 (Tokyo t present, the School offers plines, backgrounds, and regions ness to be paramount in all personnel and other or- education and research available to the general pub- ganizational decisions, and will maintain the high- lic and will make efforts to prevent such results Daigaku) is commonly contracted to master’s and doctoral pro- collaborate together on multidisci- est standards of education and research through from being used to harm the peace of human soci- 東大 (Todai) in everyday usage. gramsA in six departments: Physics, plinary study and research. The rigorous external evaluation. ety and the global environment and will, in this way, he undergraduate Faculty of Astronomy, Earth and Planetary School is committed to accepting contribute to the development of culture and the Science was established at the Science, Chemistry, Biophysics and international students proactively, continued existence of the human race. sameT time as the University. In ac- Biochemistry, and Biological Sci- and intends to expand the number cordance with the reforms of the ences. These programs are run in of lectures delivered in English. Education postwar education system, the close cooperation with other re- he alumni of the School in- The School of Science will educate young people Graduate School of Science was search institutes within the univer- clude three Nobel laureates in who will lead the next generation of science and established as an appendage of the sity and with some external institu- Physics:T Leo Esaki (1973 laureate), who will contribute to the continuous and peaceful Faculty of Science in 1953. In the tions. The School also offers Masatoshi Koshiba (2003), and progress of human society by solving new research early 1990s the Faculty of Science undergraduate education in Mathe- Yoichiro Nambu (2008). problems.
Program for Leading Graduate Schools The Program for Leading Graduate Schools, sponsored by MEXT (the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) is intended to become a driving force behind drastic reform in applicable areas of graduate school education at leading educational centers. This program seeks to foster leaders who can play global roles across a wide spectrum of academic, corporate and governmental sectors. The School of Science has established two degree programs under this program starting in the 2012 academic year. For more information about the program, please visit the website is cited below.
Advanced Leading Graduate Course for Photon Science (ALPS) http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/current/ALPS/ Graduate Program for Leaders in Life Innovation (GPLLI) http://square.umin.ac.jp/gplli/
The Advanced Leading Graduate Course for Photon Science (ALPS) is run through the joint efforts of the Grad- uate School of Science and the Gradu- ate School of Engineering of the Univer- sity of Tokyo. The objective is to train Life innovation involves multiple factors doctoral students Doctors of Philosophy in a sophisticated way, making it ex- with wide-ranging interdisciplinary view- tremely difficult to be achieved by a points and the ability to apply their single discipline and requiring collabo- knowledge to real-world problems, by ration and integration of multiple disci- conducting research in several cutting- plines. Therefore, to realize life innova- edge research fields of fundamental sci- tion, it is necessary to produce leaders ence, joined together by one common who have a solid basis in their special- theme: frontier photon science. We seek ty and simultaneously have broad per- to provide the industrial, academic and spectives, communication skills and governmental arenas with doctoral deep insight to integrate results and graduates who possess leadership human resources from related multiple qualities. In cooperation with industries disciplines. The aim of this program is related to photon science, topics of fron- to provide selected graduate students tier photon science will be taught with various opportunities to gain the throughwork (both lectures and labora- following three talents; tory). This interdisciplinary learning en- 1. A high degree of specialty and vironment will give students from various systematic broad knowledge disciplines a high level of specialization, 2. Language skills (including Eng- a flexible and creative viewpoint that al- lish) and communication skills lows them to cross the boundaries be- 3. Insight required for leaders (origi- tween research fields, and effective nality, foresight, leadership and a leadership abilities. sense of morality)
Voices of international students From From From
Q1: Why did you choose Todai? Q2: What are your future goals? That’s why I came to Todai Q3: What advice do you have for newcomers to Todai? Thantip S. Shen Xi Kyle Mede Krasienapibal From From From
China - Entered Master’s program in Canada- Entered Master’s program in Thailand - Entered Master’s program in Chemistry in April 2011 Astronomy in October 2011 Chemistry in April 2011
I want to go to the best university Throughout my undergraduate de- When someone thinks of studying Seung-Won Sergio Andres 1since I was a kid. Unfortunately, I 1gree in Canada, I made many Jap- 1in Japan which has advance tech- Clement Ng failed in the university entrance exami- anese friends and grew very fond of nologies, I believed that most students Choi Andraus Robayo. nation, so I couldn’t choose my the culture and language by taking dream to come to Todai and one of dreamed university at that time but I part in our university’s Japan Club. those is me. Todai has not only a pres- didn’t give up. When I was a senior, When looking into graduate schools to tigious program in Sciences but also Australia — Entered master’s program in there was a chance to come to Japan apply to, a friend suggested I look into has advanced researches along with South Korea — Entered doctoral program Columbia - Entered doctoral program in physics in April 2008, and advanced to in biological sciences in April 2009 Physics in April 2011 as an exchange student for half a Todai. It became a dream come true high performance equipment which Ph.D. program in April 2010 year. I thought it was a good chance to not only attend the top university in promote the quality of researches. to know the outside world, so I took it Japan, but to live and experience the Moreover, lots of specialists and pro- and came to Japan. It turned out I country for 2years. It was the best de- fessors always support and encourage When I was a master’s course stu- Tokyo is an inspirational environ- Due to my primary field of research liked here and wanted to stay and cision I ever made, as the staff, pro- students to increase our own potential dent in South Korea, I got a ment for all kinds of research, and (statistical mechanics, stochastic 1 1 1 study here longer. So I choose Todai, fessors and fellow graduate students and achieve our goals. Concentrated chance to participate in an internation- studying at Todai is like being placed at processes and random matrices), I which is the best university in Japan. are all amazingly friendly and knowl- research along with these factors will al conference in Beijing. At that con- the hub of that vast academic network. found that after completing my master's I am not sure about the future edgeable. It is a fantastic environment help you to drive your research and ference, I met many researchers from There is no greater place for reaching studies in Chuo University, I should ap- goals right now. Maybe go to the to reach your highest goals in re- move us to a new period of technology. all around the world, including Japan. out to top researchers in the country. In ply for admission to Todai in order to 2 doctor course, or find a job here. Any- search. Thus, I would like to pursue my gradu- I found about some interesting re- science, breakthroughs are heard of al- find a place where I could discuss and way, I want to stay here longer and My next immediate goal is to con- ated time here. search being done at Todai, and talked most every week here, and clearly share my ideas and broaden my hori- learn more. duct PhD research in Australia or My future goal is to work in the field with people making presentations some of the most committed scientists zon, and my expectations have been 2 TIt is really a fantastic university. Hawaii. After which I hope to start a of Solid State Chemistry in a Uni- about it. They had lots of interesting in the world are here working at ex- greatly exceeded. I find it hard to think 2 The professors, the students and career as a professional researcher at versity where I can do research and topics to talk about and, what is more, traordinary lengths to push the frontiers about the possibility of having this kind 3 the Japanese are very nice. I think it either a university or top class astro- help people both my students and non- passion for the research. It was a of knowledge. While the high demands of experience anywhere else. would be easy to live here, but the nomical observatory. scientists. No matter I work in Japan or nice experience and made me think here and stories of limited academic Like most who enter graduate pressure is very huge sometimes. All Taking some basic Japanese my own country, I would like to make about studying at Todai. freedom led me to consider a range of school, my main goal is to become 2 of the people around you are very ex- courses ahead will make your life collaborative research which will lead I hope to be a scientist in the field other universities, I chose Todai be- an expert in my field and continue do- 3 cellent, so maybe at first, you would more comfortable and fun. During my to globalized technologies in the fu- of plant science. Plants are differ- cause it suited my research interest. ing research. Though I am currently in 2 find a little depressed. My suggestion undergraduate I added a few intensive ture. ent from us animals. So I believe they To research and teach at academic my second year of PhD studies, I am is do what you want to do and just Japanese language classes to my 3rd For newcomers, Todai is welcom- hold many secrets for life and could institutions． aiming to apply for a post-doctoral fel- 2 complete with yourself. No matter and 4th year school schedule and ing you to come to conduct a valu- be a hope for us. I want to continue Learn Japanese. This is an excep- lowship, be it here in Japan, or in my 3 what happens, try to be optimistic. An- have benefited immensely from them. able research with well-equipped labo- research at a molecular level. tional opportunity to enter and ob- home country. 3 other is learning Japanese. It is true If you have the opportunity, apply to ratories and modern technologies. To There are many chances to meet serve a thriving research environment, Study about Japan as much as you can communicate with others with the UTRIP to see what research at To- prepare your basic knowledge and re- good people and conduct interest- but on the other hand, it will probably you can; if possible, learning some 3 3 English, but Japanese is very funny, dai is really like first hand. searches’ spirit is my advice to spend ing research at Todai. Have confi- seem isolating if you try to remain only Japanese will go a long way too. That you would love it. your perfect research time here. dence and research what you are in- in your familiar working space. There way, not only will you get acquainted terested in. should be always something to learn with some of Japan's customs and tra- about the place so treat every day as ditions, but you will also be able to an opportunity to add to your store of better appreciate the subtleties found research. here on a day-to-day basis and get the most out of them. Here, everyday can be a fulfilling experience if one looks for it.
Voices of alumni Q1: What did you like best about your experiences as a Todai student? Q2: How do you envision your future career, and how will your Todai education help you? Q3: What advice do you have for prospective overseas To me, Todai is… grad students at Todai? Leo From
(B.S., Physics,Esaki 1947; Ph.D., 1959) 1973 Nobel Laureate, Physics For experimental discoveries regarding tunneling Yoichiro When I was a Todai student, I had a lot of wonderful experiences, such as attending lectures of Nobel phenomena in semiconductors. 1Prize winners, learning how to ski, joining student tours, and so on. (B.S.,Nambu Physics, 1942; Ph.D., 1952) I want to continue my research on plant biology and to become a faculty member in a university or oth- 2008 Nobel Laureate, Physics 2er academic institution in the future. I think that having studied at Todai will help me to make relation- For the discovery of the mechanism of spontaneous ships with the leading scholars in my field. broken symmetry in subatomic physics. Studying Japanese is very important. Because most Japanese people are reluctant to speak English, 3learning Japanese will help you to understand them further and also make your life convenient in Ja- pan. Working hard on research is also important, but it is not the only thing in your life. Learning how to balance study and leisure is important for the people who want to get a Ph.D. degree and pursue a career Hui-Yu Wang in science. China Ph.D. Biological Sciences 2010
From Masatoshi Choosing Todai came to me naturally. The initial reason is that my supervisor during my Master's de- Koshiba 1gree work is a good friend of Professor Tatsuo Oji, now at Nagoya University but previously associate (B.S., Physics, 1951; Ph.D., 1959; Faculty member, professor in the Earth and Planetary Science Department, who supervised me for the Ph.D. Being a pale- 1963-1987; Professor Emeritus, 1987-present; Special University Professor Emeritus, 2005-present) obiologist specializing in Cambrian (c.a. 540 Ma) plankton, I investigate how these organisms lived in very 2002 Nobel Laureate, Physics old ecosystems. Therefore, an essential component of my work consists of understanding the rules that For pioneering contributions to astrophysics, in are underlying modern animal communities, and the facilities (marine laboratories and sampling cruises) particular for the detection of cosmic neutrinos. provided by Todai supported my research invaluably. I am currently an Adjunct Postdoctoral Fellow at Todai (Komaba Campus) until March 2011. I hope to 2pursue my research abroad and find a permanent academic position in a good institution. I would just advise students to enjoy themselves in Japan. There are so many things to see and expe- David Casenove 3rience both in Todai and, mostly, outside Tokyo that the duration of a course always seems too short. France Ph.D. Earth and Planetary Science 2010 Nobel Laureates
From As examples of the honors and awards received by alumni and faculty members of our School in
I enjoyed a lot of intercultural experiences, because Todai is, without any doubt, situated at the aca- recognition of their contributions to science, we present a list of Nobel Laureates from the School of Science. 1 demic center of Japan. It was not difficult to find and invite excellent Japanese and foreign researchers We also list Nobel Laureates from other Schools of the University. to our seminar on Friday morning (which began at 8:30!!), and they encouraged me very much in my the- sis work as well. I also found it very interesting to talk with researchers at Todai in fields from literature to medicine. But remember, it's up to you to get the most out of your Todai experience. I would like to extend my research in geophysics in order to improve our understanding of our planet's 2interior, primarily using seismic data. I imagine that in every aspect my Todai connections will help me wherever in the world I am. After all, as the famous Scottish song suggests, "Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?" Nobel Laureates from other Schools of the University I strongly recommend that you study Japanese in advance; unfortunately there may not so many peo- 3ple who are willing to talk with you in a foreign language at Todai, and there may be even fewer out- side Todai. Think of it positively-you will benefit by improving your Japanese. In my case, since I moved Yasunari Kawabata Eisaku Sato Kenzaburo Oe Ei-ichi Negishi (B.A., Literature, 1924) (B.A., Law, 1924) (B.A., Literature, 1959) (B.S., Applied Chemistry, 1958) to Toulouse in April 2010 just after having obtained my Ph.D. degree from Todai I have spoken and dis- Nobuaki Fuji 1968 Nobel Laureate, Literature 1974 Nobel Peace Prize 1994 Nobel Laureate, Literature 2010 Nobel Laureate, Chemistry cussed science only in the French language, and I find my progress has been very rapid. However, my For his narrative mastery, which with For contributions to human rights, arms Who with poetic force creates an imag- For palladium-catalyzed cross couplings Japan French is still far from the level of a native speaker. So learning Japanese is the best way to make your great sensibility expresses the essence control and disarmament. ined world, where life and myth con- in organic synthesis. Ph.D. Earth and Planetary Science 2010 Todai life comfortable and enjoyable. of the Japanese mind. dense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today.
Research groups
Condensed matter General physics Nuclear physics
The experimental condensed-matter General physics covers the study of Nuclear physics now extends its scope physics group covers a wide range of ma- nonlinear non-equilibrium physics, to the structure of exotic/unstable nu- terials and phenomena that include quantum information processing, quan- clei, antimatter, nuclear/hadronic matter strongly-correlated electron systems, ex- tum optics, atomic/molecular physics, under extreme conditions and quark emplified by high-Tc superconductors, plasma physics, biophysics, and neuro- gluon plasma, areas which are intimately superfluid helium, quantum Hall sys- science. Our group is attempting to ex- linked to atomic physics, elementary tems, Tera-Hertz photons, and physics pand its conceptual scope to promote particle physics and astrophysics. We of surfaces. The theoretical condensed- truly original and unique research. also explore fundamental problems such matter physics group covers a wide spec- as the dynamical origin of proton mass, trum as well, ranging from fundamental precise measurement of antiproton aspects to realistic analysis of diverse mass, and the EPR paradox. materials. The experimental and theoreti- cal groups collaborate actively.
Particle physics Astrophysics and cosmology
The particle physics theory group cov- The theoretical astrophysics group is ac- ers model building, phenomenology, tively working on a variety of broad top- string theory, mathematical physics, and ics in astrophysics and cosmology. In particle cosmology. We are conducting particular, our current interests include experiments at the LHC, an energy the following three major research top- frontier collider, in which the origin of ics: “physics of the early universe,” which mass and physics beyond the Standard aims at describing the birth of the uni- Model will be discovered in the near verse within the framework of string future. Experimental activities for dis- theory and brane-world models; “obser- covering dark energy, dark matter, and vational cosmology,” which attempts to the origin of the CP violation are also understand the evolution of the universe ongoing in the particle physics group. based on rapidly accumulating observa- tional data in multiple wavebands; and “particle and nuclear astrophysics,” which considers unexplored aspects of particle and nuclear physics as applied to astro- physical phenomena in regimes of ex- tremely high energy, density, and tem- perature. Physics http://www.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html
NEWS he Department of Physics research in physics, and has edu- enables them to conduct diverse Interactive lectures by Sir Anthony James Leggett (2003 Nobel Laureate in Physics). covers almost all of the fron- cated many outstanding physicists, and advanced research. For exam- Ttier areas of physics including including three Nobel Prize laure- ple, in the field of experimental Prof. Anthony James Leggett, who make presentations on their research the University of Tokyo course materi- has been awarded an honorary doc- in English. Presentations are followed als). Lecture notes taken by students condensed matter physics, astro- ates, Leo Esaki (1973 laureate), physics, experiments are carried torate by the University of Tokyo in by Q & A sessions, during which Prof. are also published in distinguished 2010, visits the School annually from Leggett and other students make domestic science journals. This visit physics and cosmology, particle Masatoshi Koshiba (2002 laure- out at major domestic and inter- 2011 to 2013. During his visit, he de- questions and presenters answer, re- program is supported by the JSPS physics, nuclear physics, and gen- ate), and Yoichiro Nambu (2008 national facilities such as particle livers an intensive course of lectures sulting in extensive discussions. All Award for Eminent Scientists. http:// on condensed matter physics. Each lectures are videotaped and become www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/event/leggett/ Prof. Anthony James eral physics. The department has laureate). Faculty and students are accelerators. course includes interactive lectures available on the UT Open Course http://ocw.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng_course- Leggett (photo by the longest history among Japa- based at both the Hongo Campus that give students the opportunity to Ware (a free and open publication of list/830.html?teachcat=2 Sato. Q). nese universities for education and and also affiliated institutes, which
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Optical and infrared Astronomy Radio astronomy http://www.astron.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.html/en astronomy
This group covers observational astrono- The major fields of observational radio stronomy education and re- tional objectives, faculty members School of Science, it is large by my at optical and infrared wavelengths, astronomy this group studies include the ranging from observational cosmology, formation and evolution of galaxies, ac- search at the University of provide students with advanced global standards. In addition, the A the formation and evolution of galaxies tive galactic nuclei in galaxy clusters, in- Tokyo began in 1877 when the training in astronomy to meet fields covered by the faculty con- and galaxy clusters, stellar evolution, terstellar physics in our galaxy and other University was founded and the their needs as future researchers. stitute the largest astronomy grad- star-formation, and circumstellar physics galaxies, the center of our galaxy, and star Department of Astronomy was es- Although the number of faculty uate course in Japan, enabling it to to exo-planets and their formation based and planet formation. This group is also tablished together with the Math- members in the Department of provide astronomy education that on observations with the Subaru tele- playing a leading role in the hardware scope and other ground-based telescopes. development of radio instrumentation, ematics and Physics Departments Astronomy is small relative to oth- is not available at any other uni- Another major part of the activities of including that for the Atacama Submil- in the Faculty of Science. Since er departments in the Graduate versities. the group is the hardware development limeter Telescope Experiment (ASTE) then, UT’s Department of Astron- of optical and infrared instruments as and the Atacama Large Millimeter/sub- omy has been at the forefront of well as large telescopes, such as the To- millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, and kyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) in that for very long baseline interferome- astronomy education and research Chile, which uses the latest technology. try (VLBI) with ground-based radio at both the undergraduate and telescopes and satellites. graduate levels, and has produced many outstanding astronomers. Theoretical astronomy The astronomy courses develop Space and gravitational wave graduate students to function later This group covers a wide range of re- astronomy as front-line researchers and edu- search fields of theoretical astronomy, including solar/stellar seismology, stel- The space and gravitational wave astrono- cators in astronomy and other lar astrophysical fluid dynamics, theory my group is working actively on space fields and to play central roles in of rotating/magnetic stars, evolution of missions, such as the Suzaku (X-ray), international and interdisciplinary binary systems, formation of planetary AKARI (infrared), and Hinode (solar) research projects. Graduate stu- systems, supernova explosions, gamma- satellite missions, as well as studying ray bursts, chemical and dynamical gal- gravitational wave astronomy. The group's dents strive to develop a high level axy evolution, formation of star clusters major research topics range from solar of expertise, a willingness to chal- and galaxies, N-body simulation, origin physics, interstellar physics, star and plan- lenge new tasks, and the ability of elements, and cosmology. et formation, and high-density objects to and sense to open unknown re- black holes. The group is also involved in search paths. the hardware development of space tele- scopes and instrumentation for future Fully mindful of these educa- space missions.
NEWS Discovery of an Energetic Star-Forming Galaxy GN-108036, the most energetic, star-forming galaxy ever discovered during the cosmic at the Cosmic Dawn dawn, appears as a faint red object in the false- color images taken with the Hubble Space Tele- scope (center and bottom right panels) and Armed with the state-of-the art telescopes in "cosmic dawn", a very early time in cosmic his- Spitzer Space Telescope (top right panel). the world, an international team led by the Uni- tory; it was generating an exceptionally large Credit: NASA, ESA, JPL-Caltech, STScI, and versity of Tokyo astronomers has discovered amount of stars in the calm, dark cosmos. The the University of Tokyo an energetic, star-forming galaxy that existed significant finding about GN-108036 is that it Ono et al. (2012), Astrophysical Journal, 744, 83 about 750 million years after the Big Bang. demonstrates the existence of a vigorous star- http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/spitzer/news/ This galaxy, named GN-108036, was a remark- forming galaxy when the Universe was still spitzer20111221.html able source of star formation at the so-called very cold and dark.
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Earth and Planetary Science Atmospheric and oceanic Earth and planetary system Geosphere and biosphere http://www.eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html science science science
This group studies oceanic and atmo- This group aims to study the Earth as This group studies the formation of arth and planetary science the Earth, and from billions of research and education based on spheric phenomena on a wide range of well as other planets as a single system geosphere materials, the evolution of space and time scales. Specific topics in- comprising closely interacting multiple the geosphere, the origin and evolution covers a wide range of fields, years to hours or less. Diverse re- strong programs in the various dis- E clude small-scale turbulence, internal subsystems, with interaction times vary- of life, and the fundamental processes of from study of the solid Earth, at- search methods are required to ciplines of this field. Another im- gravity waves in the troposphere, strato- ing from seconds to billions of years geosphere-biosphere interactions. This mosphere and oceans, and surface study these diverse research fields, portant objective of the depart- sphere and ocean, eddies and large-scale and with spatial scales from the atomic research is based on field observation, environment, including the bio- including field work, observation, ment is to contribute directly to circulation of the ocean and atmosphere, scale to the distance between planets. analysis of geological, mineralogical, sphere, to planets and minor ob- laboratory experiments, chemical society through participation in and their coupling. Our aims are to We seek to understand the stability, and paleontological samples, and labo- deepen our understanding of the physi- variability, and evolutionary trends of ratory experiments. jects in the solar system, as well as analyses, theoretical modeling, and national and international pro- cal processes and, to the greatest extent planetary systems and surface environ- space beyond the solar system. simulation. Recent research aiming grams of applied research in areas possible, to enhance our ability to make ments. Moreover, it covers a wide range of to understand the Earth and plan- such as global climate change or predictions of these phenomena. time scales, from the evolution of ets as a large-scale and complex mitigating catastrophic damage the solar system to the future of system requires interdisciplinary from earthquakes. Solid earth science
The “solid Earth” denotes the Earth's crust, mantle, outer core (which is actu- ally fluid) and inner core. These regions differ greatly both physically and chem- ically. This group seeks to reveal the complex structure, composition, state, and evolution of the Earth's interior. Among the fields covered by this group Space and planetary science are the structure and dynamics of the Earth's interior, magma dynamics, glob- We study space physics, magnetospheric al tectonics, dynamic geomorphology physics, observational planetology, com- and earthquake physics. parative planetology, and planetary ma- terial science. Japan's commitment and contributions to planetary/lunar/aster- oid scientific missions are expanding, and this group’s members are playing an important role in these efforts.
NEWS The Tohoku-Oki Earthquake
On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake in sible for large tsunamis and damaging strong The estimated distributions of the total slip (left) Japanese history caused tremendous disaster motions. The rupture on the plate interfaces and slip rate at 6 moments (right). to eastern Japan. It was also the best ob- migrated back and forth for more than 100 s. served earthquake in the human history. The Fault slip near the Japan Trench was larger S. Ide, A. Baltay, and G. C. Beroza, Shallow seismic data revealed the unique characteris- than 30 m, completely changed stress state Dynamic Overshoot and Energetic Deep Rup- ture in the 2011 Mw 9.0 Tohoku-Oki Earth- tics of the Tohoku-Oki earthquake, such as around the subduction zone, and left Japanese quake, Science, 332, 1426-1429, doi:10.1126/ shallow relatively smooth slip and deep ener- islands in a tectonic setting we have never science.1207020, 2011. getic ruptures, which are respectively respon- seen.
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Organic chemistry
Four research groups are in the organic chemistry division, and the respective group conducts unique research programs in organic chemistry and interdisciplinary fields. The Synthetic Organic Chemistry group aims at developing environmentally friendly reactions with extreme efficien- cies. The Naturel Product Chemistry group conducts syntheses and analyses of natural products, enabling for visualizing cells and marine ecology. The Physical Organic Chemistry group challenges new reactions and materials that lead to novel principles of chemistry. The Bioorganic Inorganic and analytical Chemistry group advances biosynthetic Physical chemistry chemistry methodologies that produce novel bioac- tive compounds, and apply them to vari- A variety of frontier research projects are The research interests of four groups en- ous topics in chemical biology. In addi- being conducted in the three research compass not only the traditional areas of tion to the regular group meetings in each groups in the physical chemistry divi- inorganic and analytical chemistry but group, this division holds a weekly Or- sion. The Solid State Chemistry group also cover many interdisciplinary areas ganic Seminar, and graduate students in designs and synthesizes novel function- including materials science, surface sci- this division present not only their own alized molecule-based and metal oxides ence, electrochemistry, study of proteins, experimental results but also literatures of magnets. The Quantum Chemistry bioanalysis and bioinorganic chemistry. hot topics in the related fields. group investigates molecules interacting Both experimental and theoretical as- with ultrashort intense laser fields for pects are addressed in the area. Research fundamental understanding of interac- in the laboratory is carried out in four tion of molecules and light fields. The groups led by sixteen members of aca- Catalytic Chemistry group aims at de- demic staff. Our common concept is to veloping novel techniques of synthesiz- cultivate and enrich our knowledge of ing metal clusters and investigates their fundamental and applied chemistry physical and chemical properties. In all through advancing the state-of-the-art the three groups, students master basic in beautiful compounds, functional ma- and advanced skills in experiment and terials and analytical methods. Chemistry theory and develop their understanding http://www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/index.html of essential aspects physical chemistry through their own research projects, group meetings, and daily discussions. ur graduate program covers research fields. Students in the ate program are given in English, advanced studies in all fields Doctoral Course are strongly en- aiming at exposures of all students ofO chemistry, Physical, Organic, couraged to conduct frontier re- to English-speaking scientific en- NEWS Inorganic, and Analytical Chemis- search projects using their own vironment as well as encouraging try, and their interdisciplinary sub- knowledge and expertise in chem- international students to enroll in Research group of Prof. Shin-ichi Ohkoshi re- lambda phase (metallic conductor) to brown more, the lambda titanium oxide can be ob-
jects through both lectures and istry. In addition, those in the our graduate program. We also ported that they discovered a new type of colored beta phase (β-Ti3O5) (semiconductor). tained by a simply calcination of the commer- frontier research projects. Stu- graduate program have various op- hold various research seminars and metal oxide which shows reversible transition Moreover, the reverse phase transition was cial TiO2 photocatalyst under hydrogen, which between metal and semiconductor by photo ir- also observed by the photoirradiation. This is is an industrial advantage from the viewpoint dents in the Master Course are portunities to develop teaching symposia that invite domestic/in- radiation at room temperature. This new type the first example of a metal oxide which shows of cost and mass production. encouraged to build a foundation skills of chemistry via Teaching ternational speakers who conduct of metal oxide (lambda type trititanium pentox- photorewritable phenomenon at room temper- ide: λ-Ti3O5) was synthesized by the chemical ature. Lambda titanium oxide is a simple ma- of knowledge in the respective Assistantship of the undergraduate world-top-class research programs, technique using surfactant. λ-Ti3O5 shows terial that consists only of titanium atom and photoinduced phase transition (photoinduced oxygen atom, and hence it is very economical fields of chemistry and also devel- laboratory course and research ac- providing opportunities for stu- metal-insulator transition) from black colored and environmentally benign material. Further-
op experimental skills in their own tivities in their own research dents to learn “hot topics” of S. Ohkoshi, Y. Tsunobuchi, T. Matsuda, K. Hashimoto, A. Namai, F. Hakoe, H. Tokoro, Nature Chemistry, 2, 539 (2010). field of expertise as well as other groups. All lectures in our gradu- chemical research.
16 17 Research groups
Systems biology of cellular Molecular behavioral Biophysics and Biochemistry Structural biology http://www.biochem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/ signaling genetics
This group’s research aims to determine The ultimate goal of this group’s research This group aims at understanding the he objective of the lectures in biological phenomena, so that they the doctoral course, students will tertiary structures of proteins and nucleic is the understanding of mechanisms of operating principles of the nervous sys- acids that are crucial for biological pro- signal transduction networks that regu- tem. For this purpose, the popular re- the first year of the master's can use this knowledge for the be prepared and qualified to con- T cesses. The group’s research interest is fo- late various cellular functions including search model organism C. elegans, a soil degree course is to ensure that stu- preparation of their thesis and tinue their careers as advanced re- cused on: 1) how genetic code is trans- cell-fate determination, synaptic plastici- nematode, is employed as a platform. On dents acquire essential knowledge eventually solve the important bio- searchers. lated into protein with high fidelity; 2) ty, and insulin actions at the systems lev- the basis of the knowledge of the entire of biochemistry and molecular bi- logical problems that we face to- how membrane transporters selectively el. In these biological processes, the same connection diagram of 302 defined neu- ology, including the principles of day. After successfully completing transport cations, sugars, metabolites, input stimulation elicits distinct out- rons in C. elegans, two complementary proteins and drugs and how their activi- comes depending on temporal patterns approaches are used: forward genetics, in ties are regulated; 3) how the innate im- of input, and the group is interested in which mutants with behavioral defects mune system protects humans from can- the quantitative mechanisms of the en- are isolated and analyzed, and reverse cer. coding/decoding systems via signaling genetics, in which the gene of interest is networks that underlie this processing. destroyed. Examples of the questions the The group uses both experimental and group is addressing are: 1) How does the computational approaches; thus they are nervous system control the movement of Circadian clock and trying to understand cellular processes in the animal as it steers its way? 2) What photosensory systems terms of Systems Biology. molecular components direct the switch- ing of the behavior caused by learning? This group is pursuing research on the 3) How is behavior affected by interac- molecular and cellular mechanisms con- tion with other individuals? trolling animal physiologies, with special interest in the circadian clock and pho- tosensory systems, by using molecular RNA biology and genetic approaches in mice, chicks and zebrafish. Their research topics in- This group studies the molecular mecha- five Argonaute proteins are expressed; clude: 1) the molecular clockwork that nisms of RNA silencing in Drosophila. each Argonaute binds to a particular set generates a 24-hour oscillation and its RNA silencing is gene silencing pathways of small RNAs and functions in a distinct resetting by external cues such as light mediated by small non-coding RNAs, in- gene silencing pathway. The core schemes and food, 2) the molecular link between cluding short-interfering RNA (siRNA), of gene silencing mediated by siRNA and the circadian clock and brain functions, microRNA (miRNA) and PIWI-inter- miRNAs have been emerged. However, such as memory formation in the hippo- acting RNA (piRNA). A small RNA the mechanisms of germline-specific piR- campus, and 3) visual transduction pro- functioning in RNA silencing is associat- NA-mediated gene silencing and piRNA cesses determining differences between ed with Argonaute protein to form RNA- biogenesis remain largely undetermined. rod and cone photoreceptor cells, and induced silencing complex (RISC) to si- Thus, we investigate to understand the non-visual photosensory machineries lence target genes by either cleaving molecular mechanisms of RNA silencing, controlling light-triggered physiologies target mRNAs or inhibiting their tran- especially those triggered by piRNAs and such as body color change in teleosts. scription or translation. In Drosophila, piRNA biogenesis in Drosophila.
NEWS LIGHT SWITCHES FOR NEURAL BEHAVIORS ~The structure of channelrhodopsin reveals its cation-conducting pathway and activation mechanism~
Channelrhodopsin (ChR) is a light-gated cation search group of Prof. Osamu Nureki have de- channel derived from algae that conducts cat- termined the crystal structure of ChR at atomic ions, including sodium ions, in a light-dependent resolution, showing its basic architecture and manner. Because the inward flow of sodium molecular mechanism, and given the long- ions changes the electrochemical gradient and awaited answer to the question, “Where is the triggers neuron firing, neurons expressing ChRs cation conducting pathway?” This integration of Crystal structure of the channelrhodopsin light-gat- can be optically controlled with high temporal structural and electrophysiological analyses ed cation channel. Kato H.E., Zhang F., Yizhar O., Ramakrishnan C., precision within systems as complex as freely provides insight into the molecular basis for the Nishizawa T., Hirata K., Ito J., Aita Y., Tsukazaki T., moving mammals. Although ChR has been remarkable function of ChR, and paves the way Hayashi S., Hegemann P., Maturana A.D., Ishitani broadly applied to neuroscience research, little for the precise and principled design of ChR R., Deisseroth K., Nureki O. is known about its molecular mechanism. Re- variants with novel properties. Nature. 482, 369-74, 2012
18 19 Research groups
Zoological science
All living organisms share many princi- ples in common as to gene expression and cellular metabolism. But why are an- imals so diverse in appearance, behavior, and mode of life? This group’s major goal is to seek answers to this fundamental question. Students learn the basics of physiology, developmental biology, endo- crinology, biochemistry, molecular biolo- gy, etc., and then apply this knowledge to their research.
Plant science Anthropology Evolutionary biology
Research in the plant science group cov- Research in physical/biological anthro- Evolution and biodiversity are funda- ers studies on a variety of organisms, pology is conducted at the molecular, or- mental properties of organisms. This from microorganisms to flowering plants, ganismal, and population levels. Gradu- group’s research and training are focused and focuses on multiple hierarchical lev- ate students are engaged in research in on evolution and biodiversity at the mo- els of life — genes, proteins, organelles, molecular evolution, human genetics, lecular, cellular, individual, and popula- cells, tissues, organs, organisms and pop- morphological anthropology, population tion levels. Their research covers a broad ulations. The group aims at elucidating biology, and evolution of human social variety of topics in evolutionary biologi- the mechanisms of living strategies by behaviors. cal research, including molecular and or- exchanging information with peers ganismic evolution, physiology, develop- through these studies and attempts to ment, Evo/devo, ecology, speciation, and understand the issues of growth, repro- phylogeny. It also covers a wide range of duction, differentiation, morphogenesis, taxa: fungi, algae, seed plants, sponge, response to environment, and ecology Echinoderms, Chordates, and so on. The with the common language of modern group cooperates closely with the Na- biology. tional Museum of Nature and Science and several other universities for research and education.
Biological Sciences NEWS http://www.biol.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/index.html How did plants pioneer unique trafficking routs in the cell?
Endosomal trafficking plays an integral role in unique RAB5 (ARA6) promotes membrane fu- he Department of Biological research being carried out in our ciples of biology. Graduate educa- various eukaryotic cell activities. In animal sion between endosomes and the plasma Sciences was established in department covers a wide range of tion in our department is conduct- cells, a member of the RAB GTPase family, membrane. We further demonstrated that ARA6 is visualized with the monomeric red flu- RAB5, is known as a key regulator of various ARA6 has a functional role in the salinity orescent protein (ARA6-mRFP), and a plasma T membrane protein involved in membrane fusion April 1995 by the merger of three studies at a variety of levels, from ed in part in collaboration with endosomal functions. In addition to orthologs stress response. These results indicate that at the plasma membrane, SYP121, is visual- separate departments which spe- gene, protein, cell and organism to other departments and institutions, of animal RAB5, land plants harbor the plant- acquisition of a new membrane trafficking ized with the green fluorescent protein (GFP- unique RAB5. It was unknown and of much in- pathway may be associated with maximization SYP121). Root epidermal cells expressing cialized in zoology, botany and an- the disciplines of molecular biolo- including the Marine Biological terest why plants evolved two distinct types of of the fitness of each organism in a lineage- ARA6-mRFP (red) and GFP-SYP121 (green) were observed by total internal reflection fluo- thropology. An outstanding feature gy, cell biology, developmental bi- Station, the Atmosphere and RAB5 and how they differed functionally. Using specific manner. Arabidopsis thaliana, we showed the plant- rescence microscopy, which allows observation of fluorescence in a thin (100~400 nm) layer of the research in our department, ology, ecology and evolutionary bi- Ocean Research Institute, Botani- near the cover glass. These proteins colocal- Ebine, K., Fujimoto, M., Okatani, Y., Nishiyama, T., Goh, T., Ito, E., Dainobu, T., Nishitani, A., Uemura, T., ized on the plasma membrane, indicating the as a whole, is its variety, as is evi- ology. Despite the wide variety of cal Gardens of the University of Sato, MH., Thordal-Christensen, H., Tsutsumi, N., Nakano, A., and Ueda, T. (2011) A membrane trafficking function of ARA6 in membrane fusion at the dent from the presence of four di- research topics, a common theme Tokyo, and the National Science pathway regulated by the plant-specific RAB GTPase ARA6. Nat. Cell Biol., 13: 853-860 plasma membrane. verse sections described below. The is our emphasis on the basic prin- Museum.
20 21 Marine Biological Station (MBS) Institute of Astronomy (IoA) Center for Nuclear Study (CNS)
Affiliated facilities of he Misaki Marine Biologi- In 2009, the Center for Marine he Institute of Astronomy Chile and a 1.05m Schmidt tele- he Center for Nuclear Study The primary emphasis in its current Tcal Station (MMBS) is lo- Biology, which is an interfaculty Tpromotes both research and scope in Nagano Prefecture, as T(CNS) plays a central role in research activities is on heavy-ion the School of Science cated in one of the world’s richest research organization of the Uni- educational activities especially in well as a 10m submillimeter an- nuclear science research and educa- science. In close collaboration with regions in terms of biodiversity. versity of Tokyo, was established the field of optical, infrared and tenna in Chile in collaboration tion at the University of Tokyo. RIKEN, where the major facilities The Graduate School of Science also includes the units described Taking advantage of the abun- at MMBS with the aims of cre- radio astronomy. A wide spec- with the National Astronomical Moreover, CNS is a well-known in- of CNS are located, a variety of ad- on this page, which are collectively referred to as “affiliated dant marine life available there, ating a frontline research center trum of research is conducted at Observatory of Japan. Together stitute in the international commu- vanced studies on heavy-ion science facilities.” Many of the faculty members of these units participate extensive research and training in biology and promoting inter- the Institute, from the origin of with other large ground-based nity of nuclear physics, and indeed are being conducted. CNS has also in graduate education in the School through joint appointments are being conducted at MMBS. national collaboration. the solar system to the birth and facilities and satellite observato- serves as one of the major research established itself as an international in one of the six departments described above on pp.10-21. death of stars, evolution of galax- ries like Subaru and AKARI, the and education centers in the field. base for research and training in nu- ies, and cosmology. The Institute Institute is at the cutting-edge of clear science. Wakoshi Sta. Keikyu Aburatsubo operates a 1m infrared telescope astronomy today. Marine Park at an observatory in Atacama,
216 Marine 109 Biological y Address Station Honda R&D Co.Ltd Botanical Gardens (BG) Address Hongo 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 n exp Aburatsubo Bay a + Koajiro 1024, Misaki-machi, Miura-shi, Kanaga- ik 254 TEL. 81-3-3812-7886 Campus Map Hongo wa 238-0225 Center for 68 he University of Tokyo Bo- Nikko which was established in o Ga Wako 2-1, Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama 351-0198 TEL.+81-46-881-4105 y k Nuclear Study TEL.+81-48-464-4191 tanical Gardens consist of the 1902. Both gardens have excellent http://www.mmbs.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ To http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.php?Entrance Tmain garden in Tokyo, which facilities and wild plant collections originated as the Koishikawa Me- that contribute to research and ed- dicinal Herb Garden of the ucation in plant sciences, and to- Tokugawa Shogunate in 1684 and gether they have been the leading was annexed to the University in research botanical gardens in Ja- Research Center for Address Research of Center for the Early 1977, and the branch garden in pan. Both are open to the public. Tohac Spectrochemistry (RCS) hi Doro Ave. 14 20 Universe (RESCEU) Tenmondai-Kita urrent research at this ages various spectroscopic instru- 123 Mio Electric Kiso Dam Tenmondai-dori Ave. Powerplant he Research Center for the RESCEU also conducts experi- center mainly covers ultra- ments for common use. Early Universe (RESCEU) is mental searches for gravitational Cfast (pico- to nanoseconds) Ra- conductingT research in cosmology waves and dark-matter particles, man and synchrotron radiation Institute of Kiso Observatory and astrophysics, with special em- and carries out balloon observa- Astronomy spectroscopy. Spectroscopic ob- phasis on “understanding the uni- tions of cosmic anti-particles. servation on living cells or func- verse through three steps: baryons, These activities are carried out in Tenmondai-Shita 12 Nakao Shrine tional molecules such as ionic Musashisakai- dark matter, and dark energy.” In close collaboration with the De- Chofu Airport 473 liquids is also being undertaken dori Ave. addition to theoretical study, RES- partment of Physics, the Depart- there. This research is related not Mitaka 2-21-1, Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo Kiso 10762-30 Mitake, Kiso-machi, Nagano CEU’s activities include astrophys- ment of Astronomy, and the Insti- only to chemistry but also to 181-0015 397-0101 TEL.+81-422-34-5021 TEL.+81-264-52-3360 ical observations at optical, sub- tute of Astronomy. other scientific disciplines, in- http://www.ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.html http://www.ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kisohp/top_e.html millimeter, and X-ray wavelengths. Address Campus Map Hongo ❺ cluding clinical diagnosis, and to Address Campus Map Hongo ❺ 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 the development of inter- and TEL.+81-3-5841-4418 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 + multidisciplinary sciences. The http://www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/users/ TEL. 81-3-5841-4169 spectrum/index.html http://www.resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/top_en.php Center also maintains and man- Center for Ultrafast Intense Laser Science (CUILS)
Geochemical Research Center (GCRC) he Center for Ultrafast In- in tandem with the activities of Molecular Genetics Research tense Laser Science is dedi- the Consortium on Education Address Laboratory (MGRL) he Geochemical Research a core research group for develop- catedT to exploring through inter- and Research on Advanced La- Hakusan-dori Ave national research cooperation the ser Science (CORAL) and in Center conducts fundamental ing neutron diffraction techniques he Molecular Genetics Re- aims at understanding how thou- T frontiers in the interdisciplinary cooperation with other universi- Sengoku-Sanchome Nikko-Tamozawa research on Earth and planetary at high pressure. State-of-the-art search Laboratory (MGRL) sands of genes and their encoded Imperial Villa research field of Ultrafast Intense ties and private companies. Koishikawa materials. GCRC research activi- noble gas mass spectrometry de- Tprovides advanced research instru- proteins serve to bring about the Laser Science. It aims to activate Botanical . ties cover the chemistry of Earth veloped by GCRC contributes to ments and lab space for University highly coordinated behavior of Garden 301 120 research and researcher exchang- and planetary materials and the the understanding of the evolution of Tokyo faculty members in order cells and tissues. The research Nihon Romantic Hwy Nikko es as a central organization in 436 Hakusan-Shita behavior of fluids in volcanic and of the solar system and mantle dy- to assist and promote their re- groups approach this goal from Botanical the international research net- Senkaw Garden earthquake activity. To understand namics of the Earth. GCRC’s search. The research groups in many levels of organization, rang- Myogadani Sta. work, to train young researchers a-dori Ave. the behavior of hydrous volatiles synergy of fundamental and field MGRL share a common interest ing from individual cells to multi- Subway so that they can play a leading Marunouchi Line in the Earth and planetary interi- research will open up new avenues in the molecular basis of life and cellular systems and the whole or- Nikko-Utsunomiya Rd role in the international research ors, GCRC has been designated as in geoscience. its genetic disorders. Their research ganism, from mammals to plants. Koishikawa 3-7-1, Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Nikko 1841 Hanaishi-cho, Nikko-shi, Toch- community in the future, and to Address Campus Map Hongo Address Campus Map Hongo Address Campus Map Hongo Tokyo 112-0001 igi 321-1435 TEL.+81-3-3814-2625 TEL.+81-288-54-0206 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 further the training of graduate 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 http://www.bg.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/koishikawa/ http://www.bg.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nikko/NikkoB- TEL.+81-3-5841-4622 students in UT’s master’s pro- TEL.+81-3-5841-8786 TEL.+81-3-5841-3034 eigo/e.html Ge.html http://www.eqchem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html gram in advanced optical science http://www.cuils.org/(Japanese page only) http://park.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/mgrl/index_E.html
22 23 University-wide Centers/Institutes The following Centers and Institutes participate in graduate education in the School.
University-wide Centers
University Museum (UMUT) http://www.um.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html
The University Museum of the University of Tokyo (UMUT) is one of the leading university museums in Japan. The museum holds approximately three million specimens, which are used are used for academic research, education for students, and exhibition to the public. The museum has three major divisions de- voted to geology, biology, and cultural history respectively, which are further divided into seventeen differ- Yahiko Geophysical Observatory (ERI) ent departments. In the field of natural sciences, the departments of botany, anthropology, mineralogy, Asama Volcano Observatory (ERI) and paleontology have particulaly large collections of high scientific value. All exhibitions are free of International Coastal charge, and special exhibitions are opened twice a year on the first floor of the museum. Shin-etsu Seismological Observatory (ERI) Research Center (AORI) Norikura Observatory (ICRR) Nikko Botanical Garden Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) Kamioka Observatory (ICRR) http://www.ipmu.jp/ Campus Map Kashiwa Dodaira Seismological Observatory (ERI) Komoro Observatory of Seismology and Volcanology (ERI) IPMU was launched in October 2007 under the World Premier International Research Center Ini- Dodaira Seismological tiative (WPI) program. The primary mission of the institute is to address deep mysteries of the uni- Observatory (ERI) verse by integrating the foremost knowledge of physics and mathematics. IPMU explores dark ener- Hiroshima Seismological Neutron Science Laboratory (ISSP) gy and dark matter of the universe by fully exploiting astronomical observations, high-energy Observatory (ERI) Tsukuba Seismological Observatory (ERI) accelerator experiments, and underground experiments, as well as various theoretical approaches in particle theory, cosmology, and mathematics. Center for Nuclear Study (Wako branch at RIKEN) Nokogiriyama Geophysical International Center for Elementary Center for Spatial Information Science Observatory (ERI) Particle Physics (ICEPP) (CSIS) http://www.icepp.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html http://www.csis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/ Marine Biological Station
ICEPP studies the most fundamental particles and forc- In 2006, CSIS became a national joint-usage/research cen- Izu-Oshima Volcano Observatory es of nature using the world's most advanced particle ac- ter to develop, expand, and spread spatial information sci- (ERI) celerators. ence and offer greater support for researchers around the Fujigawa Geophysical Observatory country. It promotes joint research in a variety of fields by (ERI) providing spatial data and services. Akeno Observatory Kiso Observatory Other Related Institutes Wakayama Seismological Observatory (ERI) Muroto Geophysical Observatory (ERI) URL MAP Kirishima Volcano Observatory (ERI) Earthquake Research Institute (ERI) http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng/ Campus Map Hongo
Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) http://www.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html Campus Map Komaba ❻
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (IMCB) http://www.iam.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.html Campus Map Hongo
Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR) http://www.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_eng.html Campus Map Kashiwa ❷
Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP) http://www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html Campus Map Kashiwa ❶
Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute (AORI) http://www.aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html Campus Map Kashiwa
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) http://www.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ Off-campus facilities The facilities shown in this map are operated by the School of Science The Institute of Medical Science (IMSUT) http://www.ims.u-tokyo.ac.jp/imsut/en/ or by the institute shown in parentheses.
24 25 Facts and data The faculty participating in graduate education in the School of Science come from the six core departments of the School, other laboratories and centers affiliated with the School, other Schools and Institutes of the University, and the external institutions listed below. Faculty members from outside the six core departments often serve as advisors for graduate students. Faculty affiliation for each department(as of Jan. 1, 2011) Core Other Department/ Other Schools/ External Sub total Total Department faculty Laboratories/Centers Institutes of the University institutions (affiliated faculty) Graduate School of Science ICEPP (3/2) GSE (1/0) IICRR (8/11) JAXA (3/1) Physics CNS (2/3) (22/12) GSAS (6/5) ISSP (12/12) KEK (6/4) (47/40) (69/52) Physics RESCEU (1/0) Astronomy GSMFM (1/0) IIS (1/1) RIKEN (2/0) Earth and Planetary Science IMCB (1/1) Departments Physics (1/0) Chemistry NAOJ (9/5) Astronomy (3/3) IoA (3/4) GSAS (1/1) (0/0) (17/11) (20/14) Biophysics and Biochemistry JAXA (3/0) RESCEU (0/1) Biological Sciences UM (0/2) CSIS (0/1) Botanical Gardens (BG) GSIIS (1/0) JAXA (3/2) Earth and Physics (1/0) ERI (20/17) (18/14) GSFS (4/1) JAMSTEC (0/2) (45/39) (63/53) Marine Biological Station (MBS) Planetary GCRC (1/2) AORI (10/10) Science GSAS (1/1) Other University (2/0) Research Center for Spectrochemistry (RCS) ISSP (1/0) RCAST (1/1) Geochemical Research Center (GCRC) RCS (0/1) ERI (1/0) KEK (1/0) Institute of Astronomy (IoA) GSAS (7/2) Laboratories/Centers (11/8) GCRC (2/0) ISSP (4/1) JAXA (1/0) (19/7) (30/15) Chemistry GSFS (1/1) Center for Nuclear Study (CNS) CUILS (0/1) AORI (1/1) IMS (1/0) Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU) GSAS (2/0) IMCB (5/1) Biophysics and (8/6) MGRL (0/1) GSALS (1/0) (0/0) (15/4) (23/10) Center for Ultrafast Intense Laser Science (CUILS) IMSUT (6/2) Biochemistry GSFS (1/0) Molecular Genetics Research Laboratory (MGRL) AIST (1/0) UM (2/0) NMNS (2/3) BG (1/2), GSFS (5/2) AORI (4/1) Biological (14/14) NIG (3/1) (30/20) (44/34) MBS (1/2) GSAS (7/8) RC (1/0) Sciences RIKEN (1/0) IMCB (0/1) Other Todai Schools and Institutes participating in graduate education in the School of Science Other University (2/0)
Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine (GSMFM), Graduate School of *Numbers in parentheses are numbers of professors/associate professors and lecturers Engineering (GSE), Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences (GSALS), Graduate Schools School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSIIS) Number of graduate students (as of May 1, 2011) Degrees conferred (2010 academic year) The University Museum (UM), Radioisotope Center (RC), Center for Spatial Information University-wide Centers Department Master’s Ph.D. Total Department Master’s Ph.D. Science (CSIS), International Center for Elementary Particle Physics (ICEPP) Physics 220 (11) 202 (25) 422 (36) Physics 106 54 The Institute of Medical Science (IMSUT), Earthquake Research Institute (ERI), Institute of Astronomy 34 (1) 44 (2) 78 (3) Astronomy 23 7 Industrial Science (IIS), Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (IMCB), Institute for Earth and Planetary Science 184 (4) 100 (2) 284 (6) Earth and Planetary Science 63 16 Institutes/Organizations Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR), Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP), Atmosphere and Ocean Chemistry 131 (7) 72 (7) 203 (14) Chemistry 60 18 Research Institute (AORI), Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Biophysics and Biochemistry 60 (1) 80 (3) 140 (4) Biophysics and Biochemistry 34 26 Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) Biological Sciences 115 (5) 109 (6) 224 (11) Biological Sciences 41 24 Total 744 (29) 607 (45) 1351 (74) Dissertation Ph.D 5 * () shows number of international students Total 327 150
External Institutions participating in graduate education in the School of Science National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), High Energy Budget for fiscal year 2010 Sponsored research Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Institute of Molecular Science (IMS), Japan Agency Category Amount Sponsor No. of Projects Amount Institutes for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Basic operating funds 1,540,781 (**$19,021,988) Private companies 40 151,958 ($ 1,876,024) (JAXA), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), National Institute of Genetics Sponsored research 1,411,815($17,429,815) Government organizations 65 1,192,136 ($ 14,717,728) (NIG), National Museum of Nature and Science (NMNS), RIKEN JSPS* 2,749,296($33,941,926) Inter-university research institutes 6 67,721 ($ 836,062) Chiba University, Kyushu University, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, Grants for “Global COE” Projects 415,840 ($5,133,827) Total 111 1,411,815($ 17,429,814) Universities University of Tsukuba, Chuo University Other 711,755($ 8,787,098) Total 6,829,487($ 84,314,654) *JSPS: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science *For more detailed information, please see our website: http:// **Unit: thousand yen (exchange rate$1=81yen)
26 27 Your graduate student experience Research and Education If you enter the School of Science as a graduate student, your experience will differ depending not only on the research style of your department but also on the research You will expect, and be expected, to work as a team style of the particular group you join. For example, some groups are involved in large- member with your advisor and the other members of scale international collaborations, while others conduct research on a smaller scale in your research group. This will include participation in their own laboratory. Nevertheless, many facets of graduate student life will be seminars and joint research projects. As you gain experi- common to all students. ence and knowledge, you will be expected to gradually but steadily develop your talents as an independent re- searcher.
The purpose of graduate education
The purpose of graduate education in science at any lead- Your Doctoral Degree ing research university anywhere in the world, including The award of the Ph.D. degree is based on original research the University of Tokyo, is to train graduate students to described in the Ph.D. thesis, which the student must also become leading-edge researchers at an international level. present orally and defend at an oral examination. We expect Students who enter the master’s degree course complete our students to publish their research in leading interna- a two-year program of coursework and research for their tional journals (usually in collaboration with their advisor master’s degree thesis. Some students will choose to leave and/or other members of their research group) in accor- academia at this point, and pursue careers in business, dance with their department's detailed regulations. government, education, and so on. The skills learned as a Ph.D. recipients may follow a variety of career paths. The Todai student will prove valuable in these professions. most common position after the Ph.D. is as a post-doctoral researcher, following which students may go into academia, industry, or government research positions, or may, in some cases, apply their skills in business. In all of these cases the ability developed by our Ph.D. students to carry out projects and to clearly and logically present the results orally and in writing is a valuable asset for a successful career. Master’s and Doctoral Programs Japanese Language Ability
Most master’s degree students, particularly those from International students in overseas, will opt to continue for a doctoral degree. A the School of Science can in student's master’s degree thesis, and the student's oral most cases function in Eng- presentation of the results, serve as the basis for judging lish in their academic work, whether the student is admissible to candidacy as a but enjoyment of everyday Ph.D. student. Some students also may apply directly for life in Japan will probably admission as a Ph.D. student, in which case they must increase in proportion to take a series of examinations (which may include GRE your Japanese language abil- general and subject tests, TOEFL, and an oral examina- ity. Developing your Japa- tion based on their master’s degree). Details may be nese language ability can found in this booklet and on the website of each depart- also enhance career pros- ment. Successful candidates usually spend at least three pects for academic or indus- years (up to five years is allowed) after receiving their trial positions in Japan after M.S. degree to complete their Ph.D. research. you receive your Ph.D.
28 29 Application Procedures
The Graduate School of Science offers advanced graduate study in a wide range of scientific fields to international students. The School has already established a system to provide international students with full support in English. In this regard, the School has introduced a special admissions procedure for international students. This application procedure enables students to apply for admission to the School from outside of Japan, making the application process more flexible than the ordinary procedure. The selection of graduate students is based on the applicants’ academic records, letters of recommendations, statement of purpose, and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Subject or General Test score is required.
A. Master’s/Doctoral degree candidates B. International research students (Kenkyu-sei) 1. Documents required for application 2. Applicant qualifications 3. Other information for prospective students a) Completed School Application Form
30 31 Scholarships and financial support B. Japanese Government Scholarships The University of Tokyo provides international students with access to many financial aid options that span various forms and purposes, including school The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) administers a scholarship expense exemptions, scholarships, emergency loans, and student discounts. Further program for international students. details are available at the following website: International Student Support Group: http://www.u tokyo.ac.jp/res03/i22_e.html Monthly amounts vary: 148,000 yen (Ph.D. program), 147,000 yen (master's program) Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html *For more information about the MEXT scholarship program, please visit the website below: Scholarship for International Students in Japan http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html
A. Scholarships funded by the University of Tokyo C. JASSO Scholarships 1. Graduate School of Science Scholarship for International Students This program aims to support in their academic research at the Graduate School of Science of the University of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers honors scholarships for privately financed international stu- Tokyo privately financed international students with excellent academic achievement by granting scholarships to dents who attend a university or graduate school in Japan, are of good character, have a good academic record, and promote the acceptance of international students from various countries. require financial assistance to continue their studies as an international student. Applications will be accepted every
Amount of the Scholarship: 150,000 yen per month April. Applying for the Scholarship: An applicant shall submit his/her application to the Dean at the time of application to the Scholarship amount: 65,000 yen per month (graduate/research student) graduate school. Eligibility: • Students enrolled at the University of Tokyo (including research students). Payment Period: Limited to the standard duration of study as prescribed in Article 2 of Regulations of the University of Tokyo Graduate Schools. • GPA at least 2.3/3.0
*University of Tokyo Research Internship Program (UTRIP) participants will be given priority for the scholarship when and if the *For more information about the JASSO scholarship program, please visit the following website: participant applies to the Graduate School of Science for the following year. • Scholarship for International Students in Japan (JASSO) *For more information about the scholarship, please see the website: http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ilo/en/scholarship.html http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html • Application procedure http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/i22_e.html 2. The University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students The University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students, or University of Tokyo Fellowship, is a re- search grant offered to privately financed international students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Monthly research grant: 150,000 yen D. School Fee Exemptions
For details, see the website below: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/stu02/i04_03_e.html Students who face difficulty in paying the admission fee/tuition can apply for an exemption, which is granted to those who pass a screening process. Applications are accepted twice a year.
*For details, see the website: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/stu02/h01_02_e.html 3. Scholarship for International Students, the University of Tokyo Foundation This program is a fund designed to financially assist international students through donations made by University of Tokyo employees and alumni.
Scholarship amount: 50,000 yen/month E. The University of Tokyo Foundation for supporting international students Eligibility: privately financed international students This assistance is provided mainly in the form of condolence money and * For more information about the scholarship, please see the website below: emergency loans. http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/i22_e.html Condolence Money: up to 100,000 yen Emergency Loans: up to 200,000 yen
* For more information about the program, please see the following website: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/handbook_en/digital_bookE.html
32 33 Support and facilities for students Other sources of information for international students Graduate School Office The University of Tokyo provides a diverse array of support to international students to help them enjoy a pleasant, rewarding experience while at Todai. There are about 1,300 students, including international students, currently pur- suing graduate degrees at the Graduate School of Science. To assist them, in co- ***Further details are available in the International Students Guidebook 2010. http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/handbook_en/digital_bookE.html operation with the six graduate department offices, we handle graduate admis- sions, course registration, procedures for school registration and overseas traveling while in graduate school, obtaining of certificates, renewal/reissue of student ID cards, and doctoral dissertation-related procedures. For more infor- Computing Facilities mation about the Office’s services, please visit the following website: https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/jimu/ The University of Tokyo has established the Educational Campus-wide Computing System (ECCS), which is operated by the Infor- mation Technology Center, to support the university’s academic activities through information media. All of the students of the uni- versity can use the computer system; to obtain a computer account, see the online manual: Libraries http://www.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ENGLISH/tebiki-2010e.pdf
The Graduate School of Science has six departmental libraries on the Hongo Campus. In addition, the University of Tokyo Library system encompasses the International Student Advising Room General Libraries at the Hongo, Komaba, and Kashiwa campuses. The entire The International Student Advising Room provides a variety of consultation services to support currently enrolled students. Advi- collection includes more than 8.8 million books, subscriptions to nearly 30,000 sors, who are experts in dealing with problems international students and foreigners often face, are able to provide advice about most journals and periodicals, and various digital resources. For detailed information issues, including psychological problems. about the libraries, please visit the following website: Languages supported: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean http://www.lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html http://www.ic.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adv/a00_e.html
International Student Associations Tutoring International students at the University of Tokyo have formed various associations for promoting fellowship among students from For new students: A tutor will be appointed for each newly arrived international the same country or region. For detailed information about each association, please visit the website below: student to help him/her get used to the first year on campus. Tutors will help inter- http://www.ic.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ic/party/index_e.html national students with registration matters at the very beginning of their academic stay to ensure they start their life in Japan smoothly. Arrangements for a tutor will be made by the student’s supervisor. Japanese Language Course Study & research support: Besides the campus life support, there is another special tutoring system at the School of Science to support international students in their The Center for Japanese Language Education at the University of Tokyo provides various Japanese language courses for international study and research. Arrangements will be made at the request of the supervisor. students. The Japanese language courses consist of the “General Course,” “Intensive Course,” “Academic Japanese Course,” and “Short-term course.” The courses are available at the Center, which is located on the Hongo campus. For detailed information about the program, please visit the website below: International Liaison Office http://www.nkc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html
The International Liaison Office of the School of Science supports about 80 in- ternational students enrolled in the School. The Office deals with matters such Health Service Center Disability Services Office as arrival orientation, arrangements of scholarships, housing, and visas. The Of- http://www.hc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html http://ds.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/contact/index.html fice also provides advice for students' daily lives and organizes various intercul- tural events to enhance mutual understanding. For details about the Office, please visit the website below: Office of Gender Equality Todai Hongo Keyaki Nursery http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ilo/en/ http://kyodo-sankaku.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ http://kyodo-sankaku.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/Resources/Nursery/index.html
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❸ General Library Earthquake Research Institute Bldg. 1 Komaba Campus ❶ Komaba Student Counseling Center ❹ School of Science Bldg. 7 (Molecular Genetics Research Laboratory) Earthquake Research Institute Bldg. 2 ❷ Komaba Health Service Center ❺ School of Science Bldg. 4 (Research Center for the Early Universe) Earthquake Research Institute Bldg. 3 ❸ Komaba Library ❻ School of Science Bldg. 3 (Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry) Yasuda Auditorium ❹ Graduate School of Mathematical ❼ Hongo Health Service Center Second Refectory Science Bldg.
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Notes: (1) The Hongo Campus can be reached on foot (15 min.) or by taxi (about 1,000 yen) from Ueno station. (2) The Hongo Campus can also be reached from the following stations: Tokyo Metro: Nezu or Yushima (Chiyoda Line) 8 min walk, Todai-mae (Nanboku Line) 5 min walk Toei Subway: Kasuga (Mita Line) 10 min walk, Hongo Sanchome (Oedo Line) 7 min walk Rail Access from Narita Airport Rail Access from Haneda Airport
15 min walk Keisei Express “Skyliner” Hongo JR Yamanote Line Metro Marunouchi Line 7 min walk Hongo To Hongo Campus To Hongo Campus Toei-bus No.69 or No.02 1 min walk Campus Campus 44 min/2400 yen 7 min/160 yen Tokyo 7 min/160 yen Hongo Sancho-me Keisei Ueno 5 min/200 yen Yushima yoncho-me
JR Yamanote Line Inokashira Line 1 min walk Komaba Tokyo Monorail JR Yamanote Line Inokashira Line 1 min walk Komaba To Komaba Campus To Komaba Campus Campus Campus 29 min/190 yen Shibuya 3 min/120 yen Komaba- 20 min/ 18 min/190 yen 3 min/120 yen Komaba- Keisei Express 470 yen Shibuya “Skyliner” Todaimae Todaimae 25 min walk 41 min/2400 yen Tobu Bus JR Yamanote Line Tsukuba Express No.03 or No.04/8 1 min walk JR Joban Line Tsukuba Express Kashiwa Kashiwa To Kashiwa Campus Tobu Bus To Kashiwa Campus No.03 or No.04 1 min walk Campus 10 min/ 30 min/ 15 min/ Campus Nippori 8 min/ 19 min/550 yen Hamamatsu-cho Akihabara Kashiwanoha- 160 yen Todai-mae Narita 150 yen Kita- Haneda 150 yen 650 yen campus senju 8-15 min/ Airport Terminal 1or 2 Kashiwanoha- 160 yen Todai-mae Airport Terminal 1or 2 campus
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