Faculty Members YAMAGUCHI Akira

  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Metal

YAMAGUCHI Akira

Associate Professor

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • [Master's Program] Materials Science and Engineering
  • [Doctoral Program] Fundamental and Applied Sciences

Fields of Research

  • Thin Film Materials
  • Hydrogen Materials
  • Eco Materials

Research Themes

The fabrication of thin films with nanostructures that have new functions

My research involves using film formation methods such as reactive co-sputtering to create entirely new metals, ceramics, and composites thereof, and investigate their structures and properties. In particular, I vigorously strive to create thin films with previously unimaginable nanostructures, and to impart new functions to these thin films. Specifically, I research new hydrogen-permeable thin films, and window materials and eco materials that change in transparency when hydrogen-permeable thin films are used in them.

Teaching Philosophy

My goal is to educate students so that their thoughts and results can be put into practice. Thus, I encourage students to undertake thorough efforts without providing overly detailed guidance, even if the process of facing these challenges may lead to some detours. I seek students with this kind of initiative.