I was in charge of two articles in the "Ph. Dreams" series of reports by graduate students Hokkaido University Shinji Noguchi, a 7th class student who was hired by Ambitious Leader's Program Fostering Future Leaders to Open New Frontiers in Materials Science (ALP) in 2020 (Hokkaido University Graduate School Chemical Sciences and Engineering It is. ALP is an educational program that fosters human resources who study cross-disciplinary studies centered on material science, cultivate high abilities as members of society, and who will play an active role internationally in a wide range of fields such as not only academic and research institutions but also private companies after obtaining a degree. Although the subsidy period as a subsidy project of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ended in March 2020, it continues to be active as a project of Hokkaido University.

To obtain ideal materials that do not burden the environment

My research field is inorganic materials chemistry, and I use synchrotron radiation to analyze how synthetic reactions of inorganic materials proceed. Inorganic materials are materials that are mainly composed of inorganic non-metallic substances such as ceramics, and since all elements are constituents of inorganic materials, there are almost infinite types of compositions and structures. Among them, materials with excellent conductivity, superconductivity, heat resistance, hardness, dielectric properties, translucency, and piezoelectricity are used as the main materials that support modern technology. Materials that are actually used include electronic and optical devices such as capacitors, various sensors, laser materials, light emitting elements, and solar cells, biomaterials such as artificial bones and artificial joints, photocatalysts, adsorption materials, and water infiltration and water repellent materials. construction materials such as cement and glass; solid electrolytes for fuel cells; solar cells; and gas turbine components.

Inorganic materials are widely used in our daily lives, as can be seen from the many examples of their use. I am researching the process of synthesizing raw materials into materials and trying to find out the important factors to obtain the ideal material. Furthermore, if we can systematically explain material synthesis, we believe that it will be possible to search for materials more efficiently and synthesize materials that do not place a burden on the environment. Therefore, I would like to acquire overwhelming expertise in this field.

Aiming to Acquire Skills and Abilities Different from Specialty

At the same time, I decided to take ALP in order to gain an industrial perspective and the ability to collaborate with people outside my field of expertise. We are facing global issues such as declining birthrate, depopulation, economic disparity, global warming and energy problems. Solving these problems requires a high degree of expertise, but another power that can be used to solve these problems is also important. We believe that what is necessary is the ability to have an economic and industrial perspective, work in cooperation with a diverse range of people, and maximize the strengths of each individual. To do so, we must constantly gather information, make decisions, and think about how to make the most of it. Through ALP, I would like to improve those abilities.

In addition, I would like to practice social contribution activities such as volunteering and internships in the private sector. I learned that the spread of the new coronavirus has further widened the inequality in the world. With the world in turmoil, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. By global standards, the majority of Japanese people are able to obtain educational opportunities and live in a safe environment simply by being born in Japan. In order to make the world a better place, I have recently come to feel that I have a duty to pass on the lessons I have learned from this precious educational environment to the future. In the future, based on what I have learned, I would like to provide research guidance in developing countries, etc., and correct disparities in educational standards.

Know the true meaning of the saying "a healthy mind resides in a healthy body"

研究以外の時間には、バドミントンや、トレーニングによって肉体を鍛えています。私は、何かを達成するうえで最も重要なことは、心身の健康だと考えています。「健全な精神は健全な肉体に宿る」という言葉があります。この言葉は、健全な精神は、健康的な肉体に宿る、だから体を健康にすることが健全な精神を保つうえで重要であるという意味で誤用されます。しかし、本来の意味は、健全な精神と肉体を兼ね備えることはとても難しいことで、神様に何かを願うならば、心身ともに健康であることを願う程度にしなさい、という意味です。この言葉のように、健全な精神と肉体を兼ね備えることは非常に難しく、その一方で心身が健康であることは活動のすべての礎になると考えています。だから体を鍛え、自分に打ち勝てる強さを得るために日々努力をしています。また、「無事之名馬」という言葉もあります。能力が多少劣っていても、怪我無く無事に走り続ける馬は名馬である、という考え方です。もちろん能力を伸ばそうと努力することも重要ですが、力を発揮し続けられることが何よりも大切であるということはすべてに通ずる考え方だと思います。

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