Solid materials are composed of aggregated atoms and molecules, and show a variety of properties depending on the combination of elements and differences in structure. In our laboratory, we conduct research on the creation of solid materials with new functional properties by combining various chemical reactions with atomically controlled crystal growth methods. In particular, we focus on “controlling the properties of mixed-anion oxide thin films” and are currently working on the realization of multiferroic properties in transition metal oxyfluoride thin films at room temperature, the development of all-solid-state fluoride ion secondary batteries, and the development of new functions through heterostructures or transistor structures. We also use advanced analytical techniques and theoretical calculations to elucidate the mechanisms of chemical reactions and physical properties.

For our research and going higher education inquiries, please email Akira Chikamatsu directly.

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2026年3月16日
NEW! M2 Tsuiji presented her research in an oral session at the 73rd JSAP Spring Meeting.

2026年3月9日
At the Future with India Program Kick-off Symposium, D1 Kamigaito delivered a research presentation representing Ochanomizu University.

2026年3月4日
D1 Kamigaito and M1 Tsukiji presented their posters at the 4th Inter‑University Chemistry Symposium.

2026年1月26日
Chikamatsu delivered an invited lecture at the 2025 Young Researchers Seminar of the Nanotechnology Center, Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University.

2025年11月15日
At the 19th Fluorine Chemistry Seminar, Chikamatsu gave an invited lecture. At the 48th Fluorine Chemistry Discussion Meeting, D1 Kamigaito delivered an oral presentation, while M2 Nakano, M2 Hagiwara, and M1 Tsukiji presented posters.

2025年11月6日
The paper on the fabrication of lead oxyfluoride epitaxial thin films has been published in J. Mater. Chem. C. This work is the result of a collaborative research effort with Hokkaido University.

2025年11月6日
Chikamatsu gave an invited talk at The 20th Industry-Academia Collaboration Subcommittee of the Fluorine Chemistry Society of Japan.

2025年10月23日
D1 Kamigaito gave presentations at both the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science and its Young Researchers’ Session.

2025年10月1日
New member assigned for the second half of FY2025.

2025年9月11日
D1 Kamigaito gave oral presentations and M2 Nakano, M2 Hagiwara, and M1 Tsuiji gave poster presentations at the 86th JSAP Autumn Meeting 2025.

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Akira Chikamatsu
Ochanomizu University
Faculty of Core Research Natural Science Division
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Advanced Sciences, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Address: 2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan
Office: Room 326 in Faculty of Science Building 1
Phone: 03-5978-5335
E-mail: chikamatsu.akira_at_ocha.ac.jp(*Please change the part of “_at_” to “@”.)

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