Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences
Tohoku University

Call for Applications Available: Monday, May 19, 2025 (JST) Application Period: Monday, June 16 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (JST)   The Frontier Research Institute for Interdi

Tohoku University's Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS) was established in 2013 through the merger of the International Advanced Center for Interdisciplinary Research

The Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, plans to recruit approximately seven assistant professors beginning in 2024. For details, please refer to the C

Hybrid event Language: Japanese   Date and Time: Wednesday, January 11, 2022, 13:30 to 16:00   Venue: Online (Zoom) and seminar room at FRIS (on-site participants are limited to

Hybrid event Language: Japanese and English   Date and Time: Thursday, December 13, 2022, 13:00 to 15:45   Venue: Online (Zoom) and seminar room at FRIS (on-site participants

Outline We invite proposals for interdisciplinary themes and subjects by young researchers for “FRIS Creative Interdisciplinary Collaboration Program”. Submitted proposals are to be rev

Outline One of the objectives of Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS) is adoption and promotion for basic research themes beyond the typical disciplines. FRIS has basic

[Venue] ONLINE – Google Meet   The 23rd FRIS Seminar “Institutional Research and Strategies for High Impact Publications” at 10:00-12:00 on 20th Aug. 2020 To regist

Number of position and job 6 Assistant Professors (We especially encourage applications from women.) Organization and Department Creative Interdisciplinary Research Division, Frontier Researc

Deadline : April 24, 2020   Outline We invite proposals for interdisciplinary themes and subjects by young researchers for “FRIS Creative Interdisciplinary Collaboration Progra

Deadline : April 17, 2020   Outline One of the objectives of Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS) is adoption and promotion for basic research themes bey

Regarding the Covid-19 Coronavirus (For those who are participating in conferences and events)     If you are attending conferences, events, or other functions hosted by Tohoku

Our universe is filled with cosmic rays, high-energy protons and atomic nuclei. However, where and how these cosmic rays are accelerated remains one of the major unsolved mysteries in astrophysics. On

Scientists are racing against time to try and create revolutionary, sustainable energy sources (such as solid-state batteries) to combat climate change. However, this race is more like a marathon, as

Actinomycetes are an important group of microorganisms in drug discovery and industry, known for their ability to produce beneficial compounds, including antibiotics. The production of these compoun

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a groundbreaking titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al)-based superelastic alloy. This new material is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique su

As the world moves toward sustainable energy, hydrogen will likely play an invaluable role as a clean and versatile fuel. Yet, adoption of hydrogen technologies hinges on overcoming key challenges i

Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant advancement in opto-magnetic technology, observing an opto-magnetic torque approximately five times more efficient than in conventional m

The global climate crisis, driven by the depletion of fossil fuels and rising atmospheric CO2 levels, has intensified the need for sustainable energy solutions. Among these, the electrochemical CO2 re

Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Real-time, flexible interactions between humans and robots are no longer just science fiction. As robo

FRIS has established the Interdisciplinary Platform for Advanced Health Sensing (Endowed Research Division) through a contribution from Milbon Co., Ltd. This division, led by Associate Professor Masak

Researchers from Tohoku University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new AI tool for high-quality optical spectra with the same accuracy as quantum simulations, but w

Quantum squeezing is a concept in quantum physics where the uncertainty in one aspect of a system is reduced while the uncertainty in another related aspect is increased. Imagine squeezing a round bal

Researchers at Tohoku University and Utsunomiya University have made a breakthrough in understanding the complex nature of turbulence in structures called “accretion disks” surrounding bla