材料設計学講座 木口研究室へようこそ!
当研究室は2022年4月に発足したばかりの新しい研究室で、材料設計学講座4研究室の1つとして3年目を迎えました。私たちは、メタラジーに基づいたチタン合金開発を主たる研究テーマとして教育と研究に取り組んでいます。これまで培ってきたセラミックスや半導体などの無機化合物についてバルク材料から薄膜材料に至る種々の材料合成とX線・電子顕微鏡解析の実績を活かして、チタン合金をはじめとする軽金属の分野に展開しています。特に、原子からマクロスケールに至るマルチスケールでの合金組織評価とそれに基づいた"Structure-Driven"の合金設計と探索に注力しています。先進マグネシウム国際研究センターの河村能人センター長をはじめ、Alexey
Vinogradov 卓越教授、堀田善治 特任教授、物質材料工学教育プログラムの先生方にご支援いただきながら、モノ作りから評価解析、そして機能発現まで一連の材料研究が可能な環境の下、研究室一同一体となって教育・研究に邁進する所存です。引き続きご指導ご鞭撻のほどよろしくお願い申し上げます。
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Welcome to our laboratory! Established in April 2022, our lab is now entering
its third year as one of four pioneering facilities within the Department
of Materials Design. At the heart of our endeavors lies a passion for education
and cutting-edge research, with a primary focus on the development of titanium
alloys through advanced metallurgical techniques.Our expertise spans the
spectrum of material synthesis and characterization, with a particular
emphasis on X-ray and electron microscopy analysis of inorganic compounds,
extending from traditional ceramics to modern semiconductors. From bulk
materials to intricate thin films, we apply this wealth of experience to
the exploration and refinement of titanium alloys and other lightweight
metals.Central to our approach is the concept of “Structure-Driven” alloy
design, guided by meticulous evaluation of alloy microstructures across
multiple scales, from the atomic level to macroscopic dimensions. Under
the guidance of esteemed professionals such as Dr. Yoshito Kawamura, Director
of the International Magnesium Research Center, and Dr. Alexey Vinogradov,
a distinguished professor, alongside Dr. Zenji Horita and esteemed colleagues
from Kumamoto University’s Materials Science and Engineering Education
Program, our laboratory is dedicated to fostering an environment conducive
to comprehensive materials research—from manufacturing through rigorous
evaluation and analysis to the realization of functional properties.We
are committed to nurturing both the minds of our students and the advancement
of scientific knowledge, providing a collaborative platform where curiosity
meets innovation. As we embark on this journey of exploration and discovery,
we eagerly anticipate your continued guidance and support. Join us as we
push the boundaries of materials science, from inception to application.