The research in the lab is interdisciplinary. We use physics, chemistry, and computational science to study biological systems. In addition, we work on hybrid approaches, where computational modeling techniques are combined with experimental data.
Therefore a variety of students with different scientific interests could join our research lab. For example, students interested in physics and chemistry should enjoy the computational modeling and molecular mechanics simulations. Students interested in programming and mathematics can contribute in the development of algorithms for computational modeling. Students more interested in biochemistry can study specific biological systems using established program packages. All students will initially explore, briefly, all of these aspects, and afterward select a thesis theme based on his/her interest and skills through discussion with advisors. Students can continue onto graduate courses, potentially followed by post-doc and academic positions, or industry, such as pharmaceutical or computational company.
Enquiries from prospective Master & PhD students are always welcome. Students can enter through via:
Japenese students: apply to the Physics Department regular program (see here, application deadline: June & November)
International students: apply to the G30 Program. (application deadlines: February & May)
For international students, Japan offer scholarships – some requires to apply beforehand. See links for scholarships. See MEXT & JASSO scholarships. Please also check with the Japanese ambassy in your home country, they might have specific exchange programs. Application to such program should be made about one year before the intended stay in Japan. In addition, short internships @ RIKEN might become available for graduate students joining the lab