日本三菱化学生命科学研究所
【简介】
Mitsubishi Kagaku Institute of Life Sciences (MITILS) was founded in 1971 by the late Mr. Hideo Shinojima, who was a former president of Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Limited, presently Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company.

Life Science Research Department promotes high-level basic research as “a programming research” by creating original ideas. Biomolecular Science & Technology Department is responsible for developing epochal methodologies that underlie life sciences, and elucidating the dynamics of biomolecules based on the genome. Both departments have several key laboratories functioning with their independent research themes. They work as two wheels, hand in hand, to enhance the quality of research activity at MITILS.

As a noteworthy point of reform, Translational Research Department whose responsibility is to bridge between fundamental research in MITILS and business practices in MCC was established. This department effectively transfers research results to society through the MCCs business by placing results from fundamental research into practice based on a business-driven platform.

Technology Support and Development Department comprises three research bases, including Mouse Genome Technology Center, Histo-Pathophysiological Analysis Center, and Technical Support Center to assist with daily research activities for maintaining and developing advanced science and technology.

More intimacy between society and life science technology will be required in the coming decades. Since establishment of MITILS, Knowledge-Based Civilization Research Department has played a significant role in society. In April 2002, the Center of Life Science and Society (CLSS) has been incorporated to strengthen the potential capacity of this department. This newly formed center is a wholly owned subsidiary of MITILS while the Life Science and Society Program continues its research activities within MITILS.

日本名古屋大学：化学系
【简介】
Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry:

Organic Chemistry I
Daisuke Uemura uemura@chem3.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Hirokazu Arimoto arimoto@org.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Organic Chemistry II
Ryoji Noyori noyori@chem3.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Masato Kitamura kitamura@chem3.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Takeshi Ohkuma ohkuma@chem3.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Susumu Saito susumu@chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Akira Takeda a-takeda@chem3.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Biochemistry Chemistry
Toshiya Endo endo@biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Tohru Yoshihisa tyoshihi@biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Shuh-ichi Nishikawa shuh@biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Masahiro Tsuji masahiro@biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Division of Physical Chemistry:

Nano-Structured Materials
Hisanori Shinohara nori@nano.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Toyoko Imae imae@nano.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Tetsuo Tomiyama tomiyama@nano.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Toshiki Sugai sugai@nano.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Toshiya Okazaki okazaki@nano.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Solid State Chemistry
Kazuhiko Seki seki@mat.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Yukio Ohuchi ohuchi@mat.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Hisao Ishii ishii@mat.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Theoretical Chemistry
Iwao Ohmine ohmine@aqua.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Shinji Saito shinji@mbox.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Nobuaki Kanamaru kanamaru@mbox.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Masakazu Matsumoto matto@chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Advanced Materials
Kunio Awaga awaga@mbox.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Wataru Fujita fujita@mbox.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Division of Inorganics and Analytical Chemistry:

Analytical Chemistry
Shigenobu Funahashi sfuna@chem4.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Hideo Takagi htakagi@chem4.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Yasuhiro Inada yinada@lac.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Inorganic Chemistry I
Kazuyuki Tatsumi i45100a@nucc.cc.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Kazuo Kashiwabara kashiwa@chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Matsuo Nonoyama nonoyama@chem4.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Tsuyoshi Matsumoto tmatsu@chem4.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Yasuhiro Ohki ohki@chem4.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Inorganic Chemistry II
Yoshihito Watanabe yoshi@nucc.cc.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Akira Odani b42170a@nucc.cc.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Shun Hirota hirota@ic.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp

日本空间科学研究所ISAS
【简介】
SAS" is the acronym for "Institute of Space and Astronautical Science". It is the core institution dedicated to space and astronautical science research in Japan

In April, 1955, the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, conducted an experiment to launch the 23 cm-long PENCIL rocket. This was Japan's first step toward the completion of the indigenous sounding rocket upon participating in the IGY (International Geophysical Year) activities from 1957 to 1958. It also marked the start of Japan's space activities and the origin of the present Institute of Space and Astronautical Science.

Japan's participation in the IGY events ended in success by carrying out observations of the upper atmosphere, cosmic rays, and others. Those observations were possible by the development of K-6 type rockets, which could reach as high as 60 km in altitude, with the use of solid propellant. This success was followed by further improvement of the rocket performance through the development of K-8 type and others, which opened the way toward the era of space observation by the 1960s with the use of sounding rockets. In 1962, Kagoshima Space Center was established and opened as a full-scale launch site.

Meanwhile, following recommendations by the Science Council of Japan, the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo, the predecessor of the present ISAS, was established in 1964 to further promote space science in Japan by following the successful path of the Institute of Industrial Science. Since then, the ISAS, as an inter-university joint research facility, has become a core organization of Japan's space activities along with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA), which was established in 1969 to take charge of applicational programs, under the Space Activities Commission (SAC), established in 1968.

At the same time, as a natural consequence of the development of technologies for sounding rockets, demand arose to carry out scientific observations with the use of satellites. The project to develop the M-4S rocket for launching scientific observation satellites was approved in 1966 under such circumstances. After trial and error, the L-4S rocket, the development of which was planned to verify the orbit injection method of the solid four-stage M-series rockets, finally succeeded in launching Japan's first satellite, OHSUMI, on February 11, 1970.

Based on the success of this L-4S rocket, the M-4S rocket completed its virgin flight in February, 1971. In September of the same year, the first scientific satellite, SHINSEI, was launched and carried out observations of solar radio emissions, cosmic rays, and the ionosphere, marking the beginning of the era of scientific satellites in Japan. Since then, steady progress has been made in the improvement of the M series rockets while launching almost one scientific satellite per year. Against such background, Japan was able to have a number of successful results in the field of scientific observation. The X-ray astronomy satellite, HAKUCHO, is one example.

As activity in the field of scientific observation in space increased rapidly, the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo, was reorganized in 1981 to become the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) under the direct control of the Ministry of Education. Through the reorganization, activities were further strengthened, reflecting the demands by the researchers of space science throughout the entire country. Meanwhile, NASDA succeeded in launching the Engineering Testing Satellite, KIKU, in 1975 by its N-I rocket, which was developed through the transfer of technologies used for the US Delta-Thor rockets.

The year 1985 turned out to be a memorable one for the reborn ISAS. In January, the first M-3SII rocket, still under development at the time, successfully launched the SAKIGAKE probe to Halley's comet. Together with the SUISEI, which was launched in August of the same year, SAKIGAKE succeeded in nearby observation of the comet as part of the "Halley Armada" of spacecraft from Japan, the US, Europe, and the Soviet Union. The newly constructed 64 m antenna demonstrated its capability to the full. With the technologies for orbit planning, orbit determination, and in-orbit operation established, Japan acquired the capability for interplanetary navigation. The occasion of the Halley mission led to the establishment of the IACG (Inter-Agency Consultative Group), which is still extremely effective in functioning as a cooperative organization among Japan, the US, Europe, and Russia.

Since then, ISAS has scored a series of successes with its projects, such as: the X-ray astronomy satellite, GINGA; the scientific satellite, AKEBONO, for the observation of northern lights; HITEN, to conduct lunar swingbys; YOHKOH, for solar observation; and the X-ray astronomy satellite, ASCA. Such splendid results were possible with the establishment of the constant level of high performance of the M-3SII and of the credibility of its satellites. Apart from GINGA, which reentered the atmosphere, and HITEN, which fell onto the moon, all the above satellites are currently continuing their missions along with the scientific satellite, GEOTAIL, launched in 1992 through Japan-US cooperation for the study of solar-terrestrial system.

Considering scientific satellite missions as its core activities, ISAS has obtained sound results. This has been possible by launching medium- and small-size satellites at appropriate intervals. While continuing with this strategy to launch satellites, ISAS developed the launch vehicle of the next generation, M-V, and opened a new era for more substantial observations with this vehicle, including lunar and planetary probes, in the late 1990's. The M-V has already launched the world's first space VLBI satellite, HALCA, and Japan's first Mars explorer, NOZOMI. As of May 1999, ISAS has five more approved satellite missions for launch using the M-V launch vehicle.

日本京都大学化学研究所
【简介】
The present system includes nine divisions and three affiliated research centers, which consists of a total of 31 laboratories and five guest-laboratories. The activities of these laboratories encompass organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, and physical chemistry. Currently, each laboratory is affiliated with one of the Graduate Schools: Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, or Informatics.

Research Laboratories

Division of States and Structures - Hata Lab, Isoda Lab, Kohjiya Lab
Division of Interface Science - Nakahara Lab, Sato Lab, Sohrin Lab
Division of Solid State Chemistry - Yoko Lab
Division of Fundamental Material Properties - Watanabe Lab, Kanaya Lab, Horii Lab
Division of Organic Materials Chemistry - Fukuda Lab, Komatsu Lab
Division of Bioorganic Chemistry - Tokitoh Lab, Sugiura Lab, Ueda Lab
Division of Molecular Biofunction - Sakata Lab, Esaki Lab
Division of Molecular Biology and Information - Umeda Lab, Oka Lab
Research Center for Elements Science - Tamao Lab, Takano Lab
Bioinformatics Center - Kanehisa Lab, Akutsu Lab, SGI Donation Lab, Toh Lab
Nuclear Science Research Facility - Noda Lab, Sakabe Lab

Some of the latest evolutionary changes in the ICR are enumerated in the following three paragraphs. In the Bioinformatics Center, a new massively parallel super computer system was introduced in January of 2002. And in April of the same year the Laboratory of "Proteome Informatics" (donated by SGI Japan) was established and started its activity to develop novel computational techniques to elucidate systematic principles of protein interactions. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Human Genome Center of Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, this Center has started a joint project "Education and Research Organization for Genome Information Science". The expanded program of the Bioinformatics Center will contribute to the economy and social welfare of Japan by developing novel bioinformatics technologies.

Based on the achievements of Kyoto University's Center-of-Excellence (COE) Project "Elements Science" started in 2000, a new center named "Research Center for Elements Science" was established in April of this year.

日本京都大学：化学系
【简介】
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science started in 1897 at the same time as the Kyoto Imperial University was founded as the second university in Japan. Over the period of nearly 100 years since then the Deaprtment has produced about 3000 graduates who have made remarkable contributions in academic fields as well as industries. During this period chemistry has developed tremendously; as a scientific discipline it has developed from an empirical science to a more rigorous and systematic one, and at the same time it has been applied in a wide areas of human activities such as engineering, biology, medicine, pharmacology, and agriculture. Chemistry now deals with all kinds of substances existing in the universe, ranging from atoms and molecule to living substances. Thus chemistry has vast frontiers for intellectual pursuits and challenges.

The research activities cover wide areas of modern chemistry including theoretical chemistry, chemical physics, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, solid state chemistry, surface chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. The department is well equipped with modern research facilities such as a high resolution optical spectrometer with cryogenic attachments, picosecond and femtosecond laser systems, molecular beam apparatus with laser excitation and TOF mass spectrometric detection, high-resolution electron energy loss spectrometer, various elctron and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, including FT- and multi-pulsed NMR spectrometers, X-ray diffraction apparatus, an electron microscope and a remote station connected to the Data Processing center.