Division of Information and Energy
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology
Kumamoto University

Greeting

The Noguchi-Matsuo Laboratory, which was established in 2020, aims to “revolutionize energy production and energy saving” by developing new materials and devices. We are working to provide new functions in ceramic, single-crystal, and film forms of wide-bandgap semiconductors and ferroelectric oxides, and are conducting research for next-generation electronic devices and energy conversion devices.

We manipulate the arrangement and combination of atoms in order to unveil the functions of electrons. By depositing atoms one by one using the state-of-the-art thin- film deposition technology, we create an artificial lattice that does not exist in nature. We are also conducting research to deliver new functions arising from defects by controlling a small amount of impurities and/or compositions in the crystal.

Our goal is to achieve unique research results; not the first in Japan, and not the top class in the world. It is “the world’s first”. Our goals are high and therefore you have to overcome hurdles to achieve the results. When you make the success with hard work, you will experience the “sense of accomplishment” that you have achieved through your own efforts, and eventually you will develop “confidence.”

We welcome students and researchers who are interested in “electrons and atoms”, want to do “world-leading research”, and want to gain “confidence” through successful experiences with hardships. Academic knowledge and English ability at the time of being assigned to our laboratory are not necessarily required. After entering the laboratory, you will naturally acquire a grounding for performing research works by working on our original basic education program. Let’s aim for “the world’s first achievement” together.