Chiba University-IMO

18/12/2025

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Detecting the Hidden Magnetism of Altermagnets

Peter KRÜGER, Professor
Graduate School of Engineering,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251218/

The method uses circularly polarized light to reveal the unique magnetic structure of altermagnets, which is unobservable with conventional techniques Altermagnets, a promising new class of magnetic materials for next-generation spintronics, have remained difficult to identify due to their self-canc...

17/12/2025

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Optical Properties of Plants Reflect Ozone-Induced Damage

Tatsuo SHIINA, Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251216/

A portable optical scanner non-invasively measures environmental-stress-induced changes in plants’ internal structures Environmental pollutants such as ozone can damage the internal structure of plants and impair their growth and productivity. Conventional assessments requiring sample processing m...

15/12/2025

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Electrical insights into “Life Processes”
From Cancer and Infection Detection to Drug Screening

Daisuke KAWASHIMA, Assistant Professor
Songshi LI, Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/infographics/infog_e48/

Electrical insights into “Life Processes”From Cancer and Infection Detection to Drug Screening 2025.12.15 Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University Daisuke KAWASHIMA Assistant ProfessorI am involved in research on visualization techniques for medical care, drug discovery, batteries techno...

12/12/2025

【CHIBADAI Story】
Predict, Classify, Treat: AI-Driven Therapeutic Science in Action

Eiryo KAWAKAMI, Professor, Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Medicine,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/story_e251212/

On social media, Professor Eiryo Kawakami humorously introduces himself as a 'Triple Dr.' —a medical doctor (Dr.), a PhD holder (Dr.), and a drummer (Dr.). Behind this playful self-introduction lies a serious mission: advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science technologies for the ear...

09/12/2025

【 】Cooperative Intermolecular Interactions Regulate Supramolecular Polymer Assembly

Hiroki HANAYAMA, Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251209/

This study reports the concerted action of distinct noncovalent interactions in the cooperative self-assembly of higher-order supramolecular polymers Biological supramolecular structures exhibit both lateral and longitudinal interactions, rendering the structure responsive to changes. Thus far, late...

02/12/2025

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Moths Detect Bat Attack Signals: Ultrasonic Pulse Rates Drive Distinct Escape Responses

Masashi NOMURA, Professor / Vice Dean
Graduate School of Horticulture,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251202/

Playing specific bat-like ultrasounds can suppress moth reproduction, offering a smart way to protect crops with minimal pesticide use Nocturnal moths rely on hearing to escape predatory bats, yet how they respond to different bat calls has remained unclear. In a new study, researchers from Japan ex...

28/11/2025

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Chiba University’s Research-Owned Media “CHIBADAI NEXT” Wins Silver at University Public Relations Media Award 2025

https://imo.chiba-u.jp/en/news/news/chibadainext2025-e.html

27/11/2025

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Visualizing Food Manufacturing Processes with Electrical Measurement ‘Only One’ to Everyone in the World

Masahiro TAKEI, Professor
Graduate School of Engineering,


https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/infographics/infog_e21/

VisualizingFood Manufacturing Processes with Electrical Measurement ‘Only One’ to Everyone in the World 2024.08.23 Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University Masahiro TAKEI ProfessorI apply the visualization techniques of electrical tomography, specifically Impedance Tomography (EIT) and C...

26/11/2025

【CHIBADAI NEXT】
The Taming of a ‘Wild Horse’ Carbene!: Driving Drug Discovery through Low-energy Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Shingo HARADA, Associate Professor
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/next_e251126/

Captivated by the extraordinary reactivity of carbenes—highly activated carbon species that exhibit remarkable chemical activity—Associate Professor Shingo Harada of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is working to develop new methods of controlling them. By utilizing the unique prop...

25/11/2025

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Robot Carpenters: Heirs to the Craftsmanship Legacy

— How Robotics is Passing Traditional Timber Architecture to the Next Generation —

Gakuhito HIRASAWA, Professor
Graduate School of Engineering,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/infographics/infog_e46/

Robot Carpenters: Heirs to the Craftsmanship Legacy— How Robotics is Passing Traditional Timber Architecture to the Next Generation — 2025.11.25 Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University Gakuhito HIRASAWA ProfessorTo address the social challenge posed by a rapidly declining workforce, my ...

20/11/2025

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Isotope-Based Method for Detecting Unknown Selenium Compounds

Yoshikazu Yamagishi, Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Medicine,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251120/



千葉大学大学院薬学研究院　予防薬学研究室

By analyzing multiple isotope signatures at once, researchers developed a reliable detection technique to deepen our understanding of selenium’s role Selenium-based compounds play vital roles in human and animal health; however, accurately detecting their various forms has long been a challenge. R...

18/11/2025

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Light-intensity-dependent transformation of mesoscopic molecular assemblies

Shiki YAGAI, Professor
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Engineering,

https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/news/press-release_e251118/

Cell Press

Scientists have discovered a method to transform these molecular assemblies into dimensionally distinct out-of-equilibrium structures Out-of-equilibrium states that deviate from thermodynamic equilibrium are crucial not only for biological systems but also for designing synthetic functional material...