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March 14-17, 2025
Faculty members and master's students from our laboratory gave the presentations at the 72nd JSAP (The Japan Society of Applied Physics) Spring Meeting, held at the Noda Campus of Tokyo University of Science.
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Local luminescence characterization of gallium nitride semiconductors by wavelength angle-resolved cathodoluminescence method
Shota Usami(1), Zentaro Akase(1), Kazunori Iwamitsu(1), Toshiya Yokogawa(1), Hajime Fujikura(2), Shigetaka Tomiya(1)
NAIST(1), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (2)
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Spectral Imaging Analysis of InGaN QWs Using Nonnegative Matrix Factorization II
Kazunori Iwamitsu(1), Kenta Sakai(2), Zentaro Akase(1), Atsushi A. Yamaguchi(2), Shigetaka Tomiya(1)
NAIST(1), Kanazawa Inst. of Tech.(2)
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Bayesian Inference for Time-Resolved Photoluminescence in Nitride Semiconductors
K. Ikebe(1), K. Iwamitsu(1), S. Kaneki(2), H. Fujikura(2), Z. Akase(1), Atsushi A. Yamaguchi(3), S. Tomiya(1)
NAIST (1), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (2), Kanazawa Inst. of Tech. (3)
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Non-rigid Registration of 3D Atom Probe and Transmission Electron Microscopy Data
Zentaro Akase (1), Yoshito Otake (1), Jun Uzuhashi (2), Kazunori Iwamitsu (1), Jun Yamasaki (3), Tadakatsu Ohkubo (2), Shigetaka Tomiya (1)
NAIST (1), NIMS (2), Osaka Univ. (3)
In addition, the following presentations were made in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Tokyo University of Science:
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The relationship between the crystallinity and thermal conductivity of MoS2 thin films produced by RF magnetron sputtering
Tatsuya Kitazawa (1) , Yuta Inaba (1), Shunsuke Yamashita (1), Shinya Imai (2) , Keita Kurohara (2), Tetsuya Tatsumi (2), Hitoshi Wakabayashi (2), Shigetaka Tomiya (3,1,2)
Sony Semiconductor Solutions (1), Science Tokyo (2), NAIST (3)
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Low-particle-flux sputtering of thin MoS2 film at low temperature
Shinya Imai, Iriya Muneta, Kuniyuki Kakushima, Tetsuya Tatsumi, Shigetaka Tomiya and Hitoshi Wakabayashi
Science Tokyo
March 11, 2025 The 1st NAIST Electronic Lab Note Forum was held at the Nara Convention Center, sponsored by the NAIST Data Science Center. Faculty members from our laboratory also contributed to the event’s organization.
During the forum, Associate Professor Akase delivered a lecture titled "Introduction to Practical Electronic Lab Notebook Initiatives at NAIST."
11.06.2024 [Presentation] Shota Usami, an M1 student, gave a poster presentation titled "Study on three-dimensional light emission distribution analysis of gallium nitride semiconductors using wavelength-angle resolved cathodoluminescence" at the 2nd 2024 Kansai Branch of the Japan Society of Applied Physics held at Osaka Institute of Technology.
11.03-09.2024 [Presentation] Prof. Tomiya gave a presentation entitled "Non-negative matrix factorization analysis for multi-modal luminescence spectral imaging of InGaN quantum well" at the 12th International Workshop on Nitride Semiconductors (IWN2024) held in Oahu, Hawaii (USA).
10.31-11.1.2024 We participated in a six-university joint summer workshop held at Ritsumeikan University, where all six M1 students gave poster presentations. (This workshop was scheduled to be held in the summer but was postponed due to the typhoon.)
Bessho, Taisei
"Initial investigation of a three-dimensional observation method for amorphous oxide multilayers by transmission electron microscopy"
Fuku, Ryunosuke
"Characterization of optical properties of GaInN QWs by cathodoluminescence spectral imaging"
Ikebe, Keita
"Bayesian estimation approach to photoluminescence spectrum analysis in nitride semiconductor"
Kitajima, Koki
"Analysis of emission spectrum in AlGaN/GaN two-dimensional electron gas structures"
Nojima, Seiyo
"Preliminary Study on Image Recognition Technique for Semiconductor Trench Structures using Scanning Electron Microscopy"
Usami, Shota
"Study of characterization methodology for luminescence distribution from surface morphology of Gallium Nitrideu using wavelength- and angle-resolved cathodoluminescence spectroscopy"
10.17.2024 [Presentation] Assistant Professor Iwamitsu presented “Spectral Imaging Analysis of InGaN Quantum Wells Using Tensor Decomposition” at The 11th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Widegap Semiconductors (APWS 2024) held in Busan (Korea).
"Spectral Imaging Analysis of InGaN Quantum Wells Using Tensor Decomposition"
Kazunori Iwamitsu 1, Kenta Sakai 2, Zentaro Akase 1, Atsushi A. Yamaguchi 2, and Shigetaka Tomiya1
1. Nara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5 Takayama-cho / Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
2. Kanazawa Institute of Technology, 7-1 Ohgigaoka / Nonoichi, Ishikawa 921-8501, Japan
10.05.2024 A new X account has been opened for the Metrology Informatics Laboratory.
09.18.2024 [Talk] Assistant Professor Iwamitsu gave a talk entitled “Multimodal Emission Spectral Imaging Analysis of InGaN Quantum Well Structure Using Non-negative Matrix Factorization” at the 85th Japan Society of Applied Physics Autumn Meeting held at Toki Messe, Niigata.
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"Multimodal Emission Spectral Imaging Analysis of InGaN Quantum Well Structure Using Non-negative Matrix Factorization"
〇Kazunori Iwamistu 1, Kenta Sakai 2, Zentaro Akase 1, Atsushi A. Yamaguchi 2、Shigetaka Tomiya 1 (1.NAIST (Narai Institute of Science and Technology), 2. KIT (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)
Tatsuki Shimbo (M1) of the Kanazawa Institute of Technology gave the following lecture at the conference.
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"Wavelength dependence of photoluminescence lifetime in InGaN single quantum wells"
〇Tatsuki Shimbo1, Hiroki Tosa 1, Atsushi A. Yamaguchi 1, Kazunori Iwamitsu 2, Shigetaka Tomiya (1.KIT, 2.NAIST)
09.06.2024 [Invited Tutorial Lecture] Prof. Tomiya gave a tutorial lecture titled “X Informatics in Semiconductor Materials and Devices: Focusing on Metrology Informatics such as TEM/3DAP Multimodal Analysis” at “Frontiers of Crystal Growth, Characterization and Devices of Wide-Gap Semiconductors,” a special open symposium of Wide-Gap Semiconductor Society at “Symposium on Frontiers of Crystal Growth, Characterization, and Devices of Wide-Gap Semiconductors”
09.26.2024 [Poster Presentation] M1 students, Shota Usami and Seiyo Nojima, gave poster presentations at the JSAP Student Chapter Lecture Meeting held at the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University.
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"Characterization of III-Nitride materials by using wavelength- and angle-resolved cathodoluminescence spectroscopy"
Shota Usami, Zentaro Akase, Kazunori Iwamitsu, Shigetaka Tomiya
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"Feature Extraction Techniques for Electron Microscope Images Using Machine Learning"
Seiyo Nojima, Zentaro Akase, Kazunori Iwamitsu, Shigetaka Tomiya
09.18.2024 [Paper] A. Irie, A. Aditya, K. Nomura, S. Fukushima, S. Hattori, R. K. Kalia, A. Nakano, V. Rodin, F. Shimojo, S. Tomiya, P. Vashishta, J. Phys. Chem. C 128, 38, 16172-16178 (2024) “Thermoelectric Grain Boundary in Monolayer MoS2” has been published.
Abstract
Defects such as grain boundaries (GBs) fundamentally control thermal and electrical transport in two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) materials, but the mechanism remains elusive. We have studied thermal and electrical transport across and along the GB within a monolayer of a prototypical TMDC, MoS2, using molecular dynamics simulation and first-principles quantum-mechanical calculation. We found the existence of an interfacial phase (or “interphase”) within a few nanometers from the GB, which has anisotropic transport properties that are distinct from those of a perfect crystal. Namely, the GB interphase has reduced thermal conductivity across the GB. In stark contrast, the electrical conductivity of electron-doped MoS2 is enhanced in both directions, with higher conductivity across the GB. These results are understood in terms of the alignment of energy levels and spatial distribution of electronic wave functions around the GB. Such contrasting thermal and electrical transport properties of the GB interphase suggest a promising application of GB superlattices to thermoelectric power regeneration for sustainable future 2D electronics.
06.19.2024 [Invited Talk] Prof. Tomiya gave a talk entitled “Metrology informatics on semiconductors ~ Multimodal analysis of gallium nitride as examples ~” at SSDM 2024 (2024 International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials) held at Arcrea HIMEJI, Himeji, Japan.
Abstract
With the advent of new materials and the increasing complexity of devices, there is a need to develop more advanced measurement and data analysis techniques. This talk first discusses the purpose of measurement and the need for metrology informatics using data science. Then, a case study of efficient data processing by machine learning in the analysis of ion-induced damage in GaN is presented. A case study of dislocation analysis in GaN using a combination of transmission electron mi-croscopy and 3D atom probe tomography will also be presented. Finally, I explore the potential of multimodal analysis methods to obtain accurate and reliable results.
07.20.2024 [Invited Talk] Prof. Tomiya gave a talk entitled “X-informatics in Semiconductor Materials and Devices: Focusing on Metrology Informatics” at the 1st meeting of the Semiconductor Electronics Division Committee of the Society of Materials Science, Japan, held at NAIST.
06.27.2024 [Invited Lecture] Prof. Tomiya gave a lecture titled “Multimodal Analysis and Future Prospects in Semiconductor Materials and Devices” at the Plasma Quantum Process Unit Seminar held at the National Institute for Fusion Science.
06.19.2024 "Process Informatics: Materials Development and Manufacturing Changed by Data Science (in Japanese)” (ISBN 978-4-86502-270-4) has been published by Johokiko, Inc. Tomiya wrote “Section 4: Metrology and Informatics of Physical Properties."
06.18.2024 Prof. Tomiya participated as a member of the NEDO Research and Evaluation Committee's committee on “Development of Next Generation Fine Ceramics Manufacturing Processes (Interim Evaluation)”
06.18.2024 Prof. Tomiya participated as a member of the NEDO Research and Evaluation Committee's committee on “Development of Next Generation Fine Ceramics Manufacturing Processes (Interim Evaluation)”
05.22. 2024 [Lecture] Prof. Tomiya gave a special lecture on “Semiconductors and Electronics for the World and Digital Transformation of R&D (in Japanese)” to the students of Mie University.
05.02.2024 [Paper] T. Kitazawa, Y. Inaba, S. Yamashita, S. Imai, K. Kurohara, T. Tatsumi, H. Wakabayashi, S. Tomiya, Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 63 055508 (2024) "Impact of crystallinity on thermal conductivity of RF magnetron sputtered MoS2 thin films" has been published. DOI 10.35848/1347-4065/ad46ae
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of sulfur atomic defects and crystallinity on the thermal conductivity of MoS2 thin films. Utilizing scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman spectroscopy, we examined MoS2 films, several nanometers thick, deposited on Si/SiO2 substrates. These films were prepared via a combination of RF magnetron sputtering and sulfur vapor annealing (SVA) treatment. Structural analyses, including cross-sectional STEM and in-plane and out-of-plane XRD measurements, revealed an increase in the S/Mo ratio and grain size of the MoS2 films following SVA treatment. Notably, the in-plane thermal conductivity of MoS2 films treated with SVA was found to be at least an order of magnitude higher than that of films without SVA treatment. This research suggests that the in-plane thermal conductivity of MoS2 thin films can be significantly enhanced through crystallinity improvement via SVA treatment.
04.22.2024 Six new M1 students were assigned to our Laboratory.
04.01.2024 Assistant Professor Iwamitsu has joined the Metrology Informatics Laboratory at Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST).
01.01.2024 Specially Appointed Associate Professor Akase has joined the Metrology Informatics Laboratory at Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST).
11.30.2023 [Talk] Tomiya gave a talk at the 4th NAIST & Keihanna Co., Ltd. Relay Seminar ``New Challenges of Industry-Academia Collaboration at Nara Institute of Science and Technology''.
"Introduction to the Data Science Center at the NAIST"
The approach to science is changing from hypothesis-driven science, in which assumptions made by researchers are verified through experiments, to "data-driven" science, in which models that explain the assumptions are found based on experimental data obtained in various ways. The Center is developing data-driven science across information, biotechnology, materials, and their interdisciplinary fields. It is pioneering new interdisciplinary fields in these fields, promoting the development of advanced research and flexible education that meets the demands of society. Furthermore, the Center has begun pioneering activities to build a "research transformation" platform that realizes a new research cycle in which experimental, theoretical, and AI research fields are closely linked, and knowledge extracted from research results is quickly returned to determine the next research direction. This presentation will introduce the Center and its research transformation efforts, especially its measurement informatics efforts.
11.30.2023 [Invited Talk] Tomiya gave an invited talk at "8th Autumn School on Chemoinformatics".
"Metrology Informatics on Semiconductor Materials"
Materials Informatics is a method of exploring and designing new materials using data-driven science. For this purpose, optimizing materials fabrication processes and processing methods for data measurement and analysis are also indispensable. In recent years, it has come to be called process informatics and metrology informatics.
Material properties and device characteristics depend highly on the fabrication method, i.e., "process." Therefore, it is necessary to add process conditions in addition to the correlation between physical properties and structure (composition and device configuration). Measurement and analysis are essential to grasp changes in materials due to processes. Therefore, the key is extracting valuable and extensive information from the acquired data. It is essential to accurately capture material changes caused by process conditions in process development, and quantitative measurement data is required. Using informatics methods will become increasingly important to extract more information from measurement data than ever.
In this talk, after describing the importance of metrology informatics from the viewpoint of so-called RX (research transformation), we will introduce examples of metrology informatics mainly related to semiconductors, including our studies, such as the dry etching process of GaN and composition fluctuations of InGaN ternary alloys by using transmission electron microscopy and the related spectroscopy.
10.20.2023 [Invited Lecture] Tomiya gave an invited lecture at a seminar hosted by Ametek Co., Ltd.'s Cameca Division.
Metrology informatics in materials and devices
01.18.2024 [Lecture] Prof. Tomiya gave a lecture titled “Analysis of Optical and Electronic Devices” at the “Nanostructure and Functional Measurement Analysis” course of the Education Program for Working Adults, Center for Nanoscience Design and Education, Osaka University.
12.29.2023 [Paper] Z. Chen, S. Tomiya, J. Lin et al., Digital Discovery, 2024,3, 369-380 "An interpretable and transferrable vision transformer model for rapid materials spectra classification" has been published.
09.26.2023 [Invited Talk] Tomiya gave an invited online talk at MI-6's "MI Conf 2023 -Materials Informatics Conference-".
The role of measurement in materials informatics
09.20.2023 [Award] Tomiya et al.'s group won the 13th Materia Paper Award of Japan Institute of Metals and Materials.
Award name: 13th Materia Paper Award, Japan Institute of Metals and Materials
Award recipients: Kazuya Okamoto (Professor, Nippon Institute of Technology), Masaaki Sugiyama (Visiting Professor, Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy Center, Osaka University), Shunsuke Muto (Professor), Rika Aoyagi (Professor, Seikei University), Shigetaka Tomiya (Nara) (Professor, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Paper title: Consideration from Multiple Perspectives of Advanced AI Measurement Technology for the Development of Advanced Materials (Part 1) (Part 2)
07.01.2023 Prof. Tomiya has joined the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), and the Metrology Informatics Laboratory has been started.