The institute was established on October 1, 2009, as one of the centennial projects of Sophia University, and in commemoration of the outstanding achievements of Dr. Jun-ichi Nishizawa. The institute will lead research in related fields of semiconductor electronics, basic electronics, and basic physical properties and thereby fulfill its mission of contributing to the academic and cultural development in Japan.

At the Semiconductor Research Institute, we aim to develop innovative next-generation semiconductor technologies that contribute to a sustainable society, led by researchers in the Faculty of Science and Technology specializing in semiconductor-related fields. Currently, we are actively engaged in supporting the research and development of advanced semiconductor device technologies, utilizing processing equipment installed in a cleanroom. Our research focuses on optical device technologies based on semiconductor nanostructures, such as nanocolumn-based high-performance red LEDs, visible-range topological photonic crystal devices, and RGB-integrated lasers for contact lens displays.

In addition, the institute serves as a collaborative research hub that promotes effective cooperation between semiconductor researchers within the university and those from external institutions. Each year, we host a public research presentation event, the “Semiconductor Nanophotonics Symposium,” as part of the Sophia Open Research Weeks.