About us

Applied Chemistry

Applied chemistry focuses on creating new molecules and materials for the advancement of society. We can achieve this because our chemistry generates new technology or reduces the harmful impact of humanity. Indeed, one of our main goals is to support the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goals, such producing abundant, clean energy; reducing our stress on the environment and allowing people to have a safe and healthy life. For instance, applied chemistry was responsible for the LED screens used in smart phones, the fuel cells that drive hydrogen-powered cars and modern medicines.

On this course, following three years studying a broad range of applied chemistry, you will specialize in fields such as biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, or new materials. Or you may prefer to branch out and develop chemistry for electronics, mechanical engineering or environmental technologies. Join us to add your contribution to making the world a more advanced, safer, and healthier place.


About us (Chemistry and Biochemistry Course)

On the Chemistry and Biochemistry course, we focus on creating new molecules. These molecules might assemble themselves into larger, more elaborate structures or they might be smaller molecules that mimic the incredible molecules of nature. We then take these molecules and employ them in real-world applications.
For example, we have developed a number of systems that make a contribution to energy and the environment. These include biomimetic molecules, simple molecules that copy the ability of living things to generate energy from hydrogen; catalysts that help generate cheap hydrogen for a hydrogen economy that will replace fossil fuels, and carbon nanotubes that improve the performance of hydrogen fuel cells.
On the biological side, we develop medicinal technologies. We are involved in drug discovery and diagnosis probes for cancer therapy. We make drug delivery systems that make taking vaccines and medicines easier. We also develop functionalized biomaterials that interact with cells in a programmed manner, allowing these cells to grow in ways not possible with conventional materials.


 

History

The Applied Chemistry Division originated as the Department of Applied Chemistry, which was founded in 1911. In 1957, the Department of Synthetic Chemistry, the predecessor of the Department of Applied Molecular Science, was established. The Department of Applied Materials was born in 1991 by combining the Department of Applied Chemistry and the Department of Synthetic Chemistry. The Department of Applied Materials is a direct predecessor of the Department of Applied Chemistry. In 1997, three Materials Science Engineering departments (Chemical Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Materials, Materials Engineering) were gathered together to form the Department of Materials Science. In 2005, the Department moved to the new Kyushu University campus (the Ito campus), where research and educational activities are being carried out using the latest research equipment.


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West 3 building in Ito campus

  • West 3 building in Ito campus
    West 3 building in Ito campus

Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, CE41 building in Ito campus

  • Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, CE41 building in Ito campus
    Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, CE41 building in Ito campus
 


 
 

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