The chemistry department at Nagoya University is a historically renowned department that has produced Nobel Prize winners in chemistry. The professors and students are engaged in cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support this advanced research.
I am conducting research on liquid crystals. Liquid crystals are substances used in televisions, smartphones, and other devices, known for their unique properties of molecular alignment in a flowing, liquid-like state. In my research, I create tunnel-like spaces within liquid crystals to study unique phenomena that occur in these spaces, phenomena that are not observed in solids or liquids. One of the joys of my research is being able to create the desired substances with my own hands. While there are often challenges in the chemical reactions involved in creating these substances, the satisfaction I feel when things go well is immense.
I plan to work as a research scientist at a chemical manufacturer, and I aim to utilize the knowledge and experimental skills I have acquired in the chemistry department, along with my approach to addressing challenges in research, to contribute to creating products that benefit people’s lives.
I chose the Faculty of Science at Nagoya University because students are assigned to departments in their second year, allowing for a year of studying various subjects before deciding on a major. This structure allows for a more concrete understanding of the content of each department before making a decision.
I chose the chemistry department because I have been interested in chemistry since high school, and studying the underlying reasons for chemical reactions in my first-year organic chemistry class piqued my interest even further.