Materials Structure Science
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Institute of Materials Structure Science
Overview
The Materials Structure Science program conducts cutting-edge scientific research using quantum beams, such as synchrotron radiation, neutrons, muons, and slow positrons obtained from advanced accelerators. In this program, we train researchers who will pioneer fundamental and cutting-edge research to elucidate the structure and function of materials in an extremely wide range of research fields, including physics and chemistry, materials science, life science, medicine, environmental science, and earth science. By promoting research on further advancement of quantum beam generation and utilization technologies, this program aims to produce PhDs who will contribute to the development of a new frontier in materials structure science.
We offer two programs: a five-year doctoral program accepting bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program accepting master's degree holders. Students will conduct their studies and research activities at the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute of Materials Structure Science, located in Tsukuba and Tokai, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Biological macromolecular X-ray crsytallography experiment using synchrotron radiation
Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Photon Factory (PF) ©IMSS
Experimental hall of PF ©IMSS
Experimental Hall of Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF) ©IMSS
Muon D1 Instrument of MLF ©IMSS
Four kinds of quantum beams
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Career Opportunities: Engineers and researchers at domestic and overseas quantum beam facilities; faculty members and researchers in material sciences and life sciences departments at universities and public research institutions; engineers and researchers who carry out and lead cutting-edge project-based research at public and private companies.
Research Institutes
Institute of Materials Structure Science
Address : 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan
URL : https://www2.kek.jp/imss/eng/
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of High Energy Accelerator Science, Department of Materials Structure Science
Date of Establishment: April 1988
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy