Organization for NanoTerasu
Co-Creation PromotionTohoku University

Director of Organization for NanoTerasu Co-Creation Promotion
Executive Vice President, Tohoku University
Yugami Hiroo

This organization was established to promote the strategic use of "3GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility (NanoTerasu)," a world-class cutting-edge large-scale research facility, and to maximize its infinite potential. NanoTerasu will be the core of co-creation activities through collaboration with domestic and international research institutions and industry, powerfully driving the creation of new knowledge and its groundbreaking industrialization. By forming a research complex centered around NanoTerasu, we aim to dramatically strengthen Tohoku University's research capabilities, thereby making significant contributions to the advancement of Japan's scientific and technological standards and the creation of innovation.

In 2019, Tohoku University hosted the "AOBA SUMMIT", the world's first gathering of representatives from major synchrotron radiation facilities worldwide. Since then, we have continued to hold this summit, establishing a strong collaborative network with domestic and international research institutions.

The "Global Coalition Institute", established within this organization, will utilize Tohoku University's existing international network with major overseas synchrotron radiation facilities to invite outstanding researchers from around the world, promoting global talent circulation and the formation of co-creation hubs. Additionally, by organically collaborating with the " International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart" and the "Research Center for Green X-Tech", and establishing an "under one roof" organizational structure, we will strategically and dynamically further promote international co-creation and industry-academia collaboration centered around NanoTerasu.

Global Coalition Institute

We will maximize the utilization of Tohoku University's global network to strongly promote strategic international collaboration. Specifically, we will invite global renowned researchers and companies to form secure global coalition teams within a high-security R＆D environment. The Director and PIs provide direction for the Value Champion strategy and co-creation network, aiming for high-impact research papers and new technologies through global coalition matching. We will actively utilize cross-appointments with universities, synchrotron radiation facilities, industries, and academic institutions to connect outstanding researchers and accelerate joint research.

Director of Global Coalition Institute
Jerome Hastings

Since 2019, Tohoku University has been annually hosting a regular summit (AOBA SUMMIT) where representatives from major synchrotron radiation facilities and related academic organizations worldwide, as well as representatives from relevant domestic institutions, gather.

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This section introduces research examples at Tohoku University that actually utilize NanoTerasu, as well as our university's initiatives and support systems to promote NanoTerasu utilization.

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