The impression I have is that the chemistry department offers a wide range of research laboratories, allowing students to study what they want within the realm of chemistry. For example, if a student enters the chemistry department with an interest in chemistry but later discovers an interest in biology, they can still choose a path that aligns with their interests.
I am part of a research laboratory that uses quantum scientific computing to elucidate chemical phenomena, focusing specifically on developing high-precision quantum scientific computing methods. Currently, we are developing a method for calculating high-precision spectroscopic spectra. Once this development is complete, we plan to use it to calculate and analyze the spectroscopic spectra of biomolecules.
I find it enjoyable to create programming formulas using mathematical equations for the desired programming tasks and to write code that streamlines operations in programming.
I find that the research in this laboratory suits me well and is fulfilling and enjoyable. However, I aspire to pursue an academic career in the future. My current thoughts are to become a research fellow in a laboratory abroad and then remain in academia. My experience during an exchange study in Sweden last year drew me to the excellence in computational science there, so I am also considering going to Sweden.
I was torn between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering at Nagoya University. I saw the Faculty of Engineering as more about applying knowledge to create products for society, while the Faculty of Science seemed to delve deeper into understanding fundamental phenomena. When I thought about which one suited me better, I felt that the Faculty of Science was a better fit, so I chose it.
When it came to choosing a department, I found the mathematics, physics, and chemistry departments equally fascinating and had a hard time deciding. What ultimately swayed me was the perception that the chemistry department had the strongest job placement prospects.