This research center aims to disseminate a new academic field, “Microwave Science,” to the global community by integrating the principal investigator’s expertise in microwave science (applied chemistry and physics) and engineering technology with the specialized knowledge of faculty members from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, spanning chemistry, materials science, and biology.

Microwaves are familiar electromagnetic waves commonly used in microwave ovens and other devices. Their industrial applications are rapidly expanding in areas such as organic synthesis, ceramics processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and the activation of biomaterials. Sophia University is internationally recognized as a leading research institution in this field.

Building on these strengths, the center will serve as a hub that integrates interdisciplinary expertise to elucidate the fundamental principles of emerging phenomena and to explore their potential applications.

Furthermore, the principal investigator has played a central role in academic societies in this field and has actively disseminated research outcomes through television, newspapers, and other media. The center will build upon and expand these outreach activities while also functioning as an open platform for information sharing and collaboration among researchers both within and outside the university.