The Soft Materials Laboratory was established in April 2025, transferring from Chemistry of Dynamic Molecules Laboratory upon the retirement of Professor Takamasa SAGARA on March 31.

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Our laboratory focuses on controlling the dynamic structures, behaviors, and functions of soft materials at the nanoscale, with the aim of realizing dynamic functionalities at the macroscopic level. We are engaged in the development of functional soft materials whose properties can be dynamically altered in response to external stimuli such as electricity, light, and heat. Our research encompasses a wide range of materials, from small molecules to polymers, including ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents.

The Soft Materials Laboratory includes faculty members from the following affiliations, as well as students.

Staff
• ・Institute of Integrated Science and Technology

Undergraduate research students
• ・Chemistry and Materials Engineering Program, School of Engineering

Master's and Doctor's students
• ・Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology

• 2025.04.01：The Soft Materials Laboratory was established, transferring from Chemistry of Dynamic Molecules Laboratory.