Shunto Aoki
Advanced Materials Laboratory
M1
As of January 2024
What's your impression of the chemistry lab?

I have the impression that just as mathematics underpins physics, which in turn underpins chemistry, which in turn underpins biology, chemistry cannot exist without mathematics and physics. There is an impression in this chemistry lab that you can learn about the microscopic world.

Please tell me about your research theme and your research. What is the most enjoyable or exciting aspect of your research?

I am researching COFs (covalent organic frameworks) and using them to create materials such as electrical materials and catalysts. While there are still many challenges in my research, I get really excited when I come up with ideas for research that I want to try out in my head.

What are you thinking about for your future?

I am still undecided, but since I love chemistry, I want to leverage what I have learned in the Department of Chemistry to pursue a job where I can make an impact on the world from a chemical perspective.

Why did you choose the Faculty of Science at Nagoya University for your enrollment? What was the reason for choosing the Department of Chemistry?

I chose the Faculty of Science at Nagoya University for two main reasons. Firstly, I have a strong interest in science subjects and aspire to become a mathematics teacher in the future. Secondly, the opportunity to choose a specialized field of study in the second year at Nagoya University’s Faculty of Science was appealing, as it allowed me to study a wide range of science disciplines in the first year. As for why I chose the Department of Chemistry in my second year, I was most drawn to chemistry as I studied various subjects in my first year. The research topics seemed intriguing, and I felt a strong desire to try my hand at them.