Department of Applied Chemistry and Bioscience

This department does not only nurture students to be useful in materials-related and medical fields, but also in a wide range of fields, including food, environment, and energy, built on the basics of science and engineering centered on chemistry and biology.
Through a wide range of thematic experiments/practice and work on their graduation research projects, students acquire knowledge that can be applied to any field, as well as flexible thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.

Acquiring the ability to review and solve problems society faces with the progress over time

Our lives have become more affluent and comfortable thanks to the development of science and medical technology.
On the other hand, there are more problems, such as environmental pollution due to radioactivity and PM 2.5, the search for renewable energy, and quality of life (QOL) among the aging society.
To solve these problems, students are encouraged to acquire both a physical approach to understand the mechanism of nature and an engineering mindset that pursues the ideal way of social and industrial development in harmony with nature.

Acquiring basic knowledge of computers, which is useful for handling data in the fields of chemistry, biology, and medical care, etc.

For example, if a sensor that can analyze the taste of beverages is developed, it will be necessary to have the technology to program the analysis method.
Computer skills are indispensable in all fields of this department.
Being able to learn engineering ideas in detail and having much experience in computer-related experiments and practical training greatly help students to acquire the required next-generation abilities.
Another major feature is that students can learn cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic techniques using laser light.

• Material industry
  Material manufacturing and evaluation, application to processing industry and medical care, etc.
• Medical-related industry
  Manufacture and sales of medical equipment and chemicals, development of medical technology using light, etc.
• Electronic information-related industry
  Manufacture of electronic and optical parts, development of equipment, etc.
• Continue to graduate school
  More advanced and detailed cutting-edge research is possible
• Junior high and high school teachers
  Teachers who have both expertise and the ability to use ICT
  Obtainable licenses
  Type I junior high school teaching license (science), Type I high school teaching license (science)

Organic and other materials

Chemistry is a discipline in which one learns what things are made of and what properties they have, and can verify how they change from one thing to another.
Applied chemistry is a field of research into how useful things can be created based on chemistry, and the methods that can be used to properly make things.
Actual research involves the development of new materials centered on organic compounds.
Research is conducted on the properties of substances to improve their functionality.
Extensive research, including environmental and chemical analysis, is also conducted.

Medical care and biology

Most living organisms have an efficient and logical shape, and show supple and flexible movements. There are still many mysteries about the “creation, mechanism, and formation” of these organisms. Biomimetics intended to learn about the superior functions of these organisms and utilize them for material development is part of bioengineering. Medical engineering also helps achieve more advanced medical care using cutting-edge engineering methods. Research conducted at this department in particular supports cutting-edge medical care using laser light.