Ichiro Tanaka, Director of Institute of Quantum Beam Science
The Institute of Quantum Beam Science originated from the Institute of Applied Particle Beam Science, which was established to train neutron scientists and researchers. In April 2016, the institute was reorganized, and the current institute with a capacity of 102 Master's students and 20 Doctoral students was launched. Currently, the institute's main activity bases are the three campuses of Mito, Tokai, and Hitachi, and it is the only academic institute in Japan that integrates the Master's and Doctoral programs, with "quantum beams" as its keyword. Quantum beams are a general term for beams that include not only visible light that we can see, but also electromagnetic waves including ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, X-rays, and gamma rays, as well as particle beams such as alpha rays, beta rays (electron beams, etc), neutrons, and muons. In recent years, science and technology utilizing quantum beams have developed, and the department conducts educational and research activities not only for structural analysis of materials and biomolecules using these beams, but also for the design and development of functional materials, as well as for solving energy and environmental problems and for computational science and theoretical elucidation.
Furthermore, we not only conduct unique educational programs in collaboration with nearby cutting-edge research institutions in Ibaraki Prefecture (such as the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), including J-PARC and PF), but we also have agreements with domestic research institutions that operate facilities such as the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (SPring-8), as well as with world-leading research institutions overseas such as ANSTO (Australia), KAERI (South Korea), TRIUMF (Canada), and the Jülich Research Center (Germany), actively conducting on-site training and research exchanges.
As of April 2026, we have a total of 74 faculty members, including 57 full-time faculty members, 17 faculty members through cross-appointments with collaborating research institutions and through the affiliated graduate school system, and 19 part-time lecturers covering a wide range of fields, providing ample support. In particular, our DC program offers the option of enrolling in April or September, and entrance examinations are held several times a year, making it easier for international students to study here.
Let's discover a new world that can't be seen anywhere else and lead the way in creating a better society!!
The Institute of Quantum Beam Science originated from the Institute of Applied Particle Beam Science, which was established to train neutron scientists and researchers. In April 2016, the institute was reorganized, and the current institute with a capacity of 102 Master's students and 20 Doctoral students was launched. Currently, the institute's main activity bases are the three campuses of Mito, Tokai, and Hitachi, and it is the only academic institute in Japan that integrates the Master's and Doctoral programs, with "quantum beams" as its keyword. Quantum beams are a general term for beams that include not only visible light that we can see, but also electromagnetic waves including ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, X-rays, and gamma rays, as well as particle beams such as alpha rays, beta rays (electron beams, etc), neutrons, and muons. In recent years, science and technology utilizing quantum beams have developed, and the department conducts educational and research activities not only for structural analysis of materials and biomolecules using these beams, but also for the design and development of functional materials, as well as for solving energy and environmental problems and for computational science and theoretical elucidation.
Furthermore, we not only conduct unique educational programs in collaboration with nearby cutting-edge research institutions in Ibaraki Prefecture (such as the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), including J-PARC and PF), but we also have agreements with domestic research institutions that operate facilities such as the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (SPring-8), as well as with world-leading research institutions overseas such as ANSTO (Australia), KAERI (South Korea), TRIUMF (Canada), and the Jülich Research Center (Germany), actively conducting on-site training and research exchanges.
As of April 2026, we have a total of 74 faculty members, including 57 full-time faculty members, 17 faculty members through cross-appointments with collaborating research institutions and through the affiliated graduate school system, and 19 part-time lecturers covering a wide range of fields, providing ample support. In particular, our DC program offers the option of enrolling in April or September, and entrance examinations are held several times a year, making it easier for international students to study here.
Let's discover a new world that can't be seen anywhere else and lead the way in creating a better society!!