To 3rd Year Students and Other University Students
Electrons have both spin degrees of freedom and charge.At the Kohda laboratory, we are on a mission to uncover the amazing new physical properties and functions created by the spatial structure of electron spin. We are thrilled to be at the forefront of research and development, working to create the next generation of cutting-edge information processing and quantum technology. And the best part? No prior knowledge is necessary for participation. As we begin this exciting collaborative research journey, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to think from the fundamental principles and engage in collaborative endeavors with individuals across the globe.
The development of future technologies is an exciting challenge, and we are looking for individuals with interests in semiconductors, spintronics, quantum technology, or magnetic materials to join our laboratory. If you’re interested in cutting-edge research and expanding your capabilities, we’d love to hear from you. The Kohda Laboratory offers a dynamic and rewarding research environment, and many of our students go on to pursue studies at prestigious institutions such as MIT and Cambridge University. We enthusiastically welcome anyone who wishes to make a significant impact on the global stage through their research endeavors.
Kohda laboratory also actively admits students from other universities. A significant number of its former students have pursued doctoral degrees and become researchers, while others have pursued careers in development at companies.
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact us.
The entire Kohda Laboratory is looking forward to the day we meet our new colleagues.
Message from Professor Kohda
When you are doing research, you encounter new physical phenomena, laws and ways of thinking that no one has seen before every day.
You can experience surprise and excitement.
I think the reason for this is that in your previous studies, the “answers” were prepared in advance, but in research, you prepare the “answers” yourself = the process of uncovering them is fun.
In order to experience a lot of surprises and excitement, it is important to have a frontier spirit and to face things with perseverance, boldly taking on challenges even when they are difficult.
Through research, I think you can learn to think in a way that moves forward step by step based on logical thinking.
Conversely, the path to the “answer” is not shown, so you need to build your own foothold.
In the laboratory, your future colleagues who are active on the world stage are waiting for you.
Together, let’s build the future.
Annual Event Schedule
We’re so excited to share with you all the wonderful events and activities that took place during the year in the Kohda Laboratory.
Our main focus is on research, but we also love to have fun together!
And that’s not all—there are plenty of other spontaneous events that pop up throughout the year, too!
Laboratory Annual Schedule
| Month | Research Activities | Events | |
| Apr | Introduction of literature or selection of themes for magazine club | Entrance ceremony Cherry blossom viewing party called”Hanami” | |
| May | Introduction of literature or magazine club | Party for working hard | |
| Jun | Graduation thesis topic selection | Baseball Tournament between Laboratories | |
| Jul | International Conference Graduation Research Interim Report | Party for working hard | |
| Aug | International Conference | Laboratory trip | |
| Sep | Domestic Conference | Party for working hard | |
| Oct | ？ | Harvest Festival called “Imoni” Soccer Tournament between Laboratories | |
| Nov | ？ | Marathon Race between Laboratories | |
| Dec | Year-End Reporting Session | Thorough cleaning; a Japanese tradition Year-end party; another Japanese tradition | |
| Jan | Paper review coming up soon | ？ | |
| Feb | Master’s Thesis Examination Committee Doctoral Thesis Examination Committee | Ski trip (snowboarding too) | |
| Mar | Domestic Conference | Graduation ceremony Farewell party called”Oi-kon” |
What makes Kohda Lab so attractive?
We’re a vibrant, collaborative research group working at the cutting edge of our field.
What makes Kohda lab special isn’t just the science — it’s the culture.
We value open conversations, sharing ideas and data, and giving each other honest, supportive feedback.
There’s always something exciting happening, with researchers from around the world visiting and working with us.
Whether you’re a student looking to learn and grow or a collaborator bringing new insights, you’ll find a welcoming and inspiring environment here.
丁浩
Ding Hao
You can spend your research life with friendly teachers and colleagues. When you hit a wall in your research, they will respect your ideas and try to overcome it together by having discussions from an equal standpoint.
If your research goes well, you can gain valuable experience such as submitting papers and giving presentations at overseas academic conferences, which I think is one of the attractions.
I recommend this program to those who want to take the initiative and open up new worlds!
Odagawa
In the Kohda Lab, the research themes are basically given by the professors. These research themes are at the cutting edge of the world, so they are completely different from the studies you do at the undergraduate level. I think that more than any other lab, we are required to think actively in our research, that is, to explore things that no one in the world knows about through discussions with the professors and our peers. We can also gain various knowledge and experience, such as analyzing experimental data by writing our own programs.
I think that by the time you graduate from the Kohda Lab, you will have become a full-fledged “engineer”!
Kikuchi
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