Hirata & Zhang Research Lab Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO

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Hirata & Zhang Research Lab Institute of SCIENCE TOKYO

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Project

JSPS ProjectJST ProjectNEDO ProjectOther Research Grant

JSPS Project

  • The effect of advanced multilayer coatings on tribological and tribofilm formation behaviours with stray AC currents within electric vehicle (EV) transmission systems

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Bilateral Joint Research Program: Collaborative Research with the United Kingdom (The Royal Society)
    Project Term
    2025 － 2027
    Total Allocation
    4,000,000 JPY

  • Innovative Synthesis of 2D van der Waals Heterostructures and Nanoscale Surface Engineering

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
    Project Term
    2025-04-01 – 2028-03-31
    Total Allocation
    18,850,000 JPY (Direct Cost: 14,500,000 JPY, Indirect Cost: 4,350,000 JPY)

  • Accelerating the Development of Oxidation-Resistant DLC Coatings through Statistical Analysis of Structure, Bonding, and Mechanical Properties

    Principal Investigator
    Ruixi Zhang
    Research Project
    Research CategoryGrant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
    Project Term
    2024 – 2025
    Total Allocation
    4,810,000 JPY

  • Research on synthesis of graphene-hBN based multi-heterostructure and the development of its applications

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
    Project Term
    2022 – 2024
    Total Allocation
    4,550,000 JPY

  • Magnetron sputter deposited hexagonal boron nitride to enhance the efficiency and st ability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Bilateral Joint Research Program: Collaborative Research with the United Kingdom (The Royal Society)
    Project Term
    2022 － 2024
    Total Allocation
    4,000,000 JPY

  • Development of large-area synthesis method for hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
    Project Term
    2019 – 2021
    Total Allocation
    4,290,000 JPY

  • Systematization of Adamant Thin Films and Fabrication of High-Functional Mechanical Coatings

    Principal Investigator
    Naoto Ohtake
    Research Project
    Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)
    Project Term
    2016 － 2020
    Total Allocation
    43,810,000 JPY

JST Project

  • Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials via the SAHP Method and Investigation of Heterostructures

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Fusion Oriented Research for Disruptive Science and Technology (FOREST) Program
    Project Term
    2024 － 2031
    Total Allocation
    50,000,000 JPY

NEDO Project

  • Creation of Innovative Functional Interfaces via Dimensionally Matched Heterostructures of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Intensive Support Program for Young Promising Researchers - Matching Support Phase
    Project Term
    2025-10 ー 2027-9
    Total Allocation
    10,000,000 JPY

Other Research Grant

  • Support for Participation in the 16th Edition of the Graphene Conference Series / 10th Annual Nanotechnology Conference

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Overseas Experience Support Program, Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)
    Project Term
    2026.6－7
    Total Allocation
    400,000 JPY

  • Ultra-Sensitive, Ultra-Fast DNA Sequencing Enabled by vdWH Nanopores

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Iketani Science and Technology Foundation, 2026 Research Grant
    Project Term
    2026－2027
    Total Allocation
    3,000,000 JPY

  • Breaking the Limits of Single-Molecule Detection through High-Speed, High-Precision Sequencing with Two-Dimensional Nanopores

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Tateisi Science and Technology Foundation, 2026 Research Grant (A)
    Project Term
    2026.4－2027.3
    Total Allocation
    3,000,000 JPY

  • Atomic-Scale Engineering of a Next-Generation DNA Sequencer

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    The Uehara Memorial Foundation, 2025 Research Grant
    Project Term
    2025－2026
    Total Allocation
    5,000,000 JPY

  • Sputtering-Annealing Hybrid Process for Ultra-High-Speed Synthesis of 2D material and van der Waals Heterostructure

    Principal Investigator
    Nobuharu Kajiyama (Master student: Institute of Science Tokyo)
    Research Project
    Marubun Foundation, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2025-12
    Total Allocation
    200,000 JPY

  • Establishment of an Interdepartmental Partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    International Collaborative Research Creation Support Program, Institute of Integrated Research (IIR)
    Project Term
    2025-04 － 2026-03
    Total Allocation
    1,200,000 JPY

  • Development of Innovative Bio-devices Based on Low-dimensional Carbon-based Heterostructures

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Kondo Memorial Foundation, 2024 Research Grant (11th Round)
    Project Term
    2024－2025
    Total Allocation
    3,000,000 JPY

  • Enhancement of High-Temperature Tribological Properties of DLC Films via 1D BNNT Heterostructures Using SWCNT as a Template

    Principal Investigator
    Ruixi Zhang
    Research Project
    NSK Mechatronics Technology Advancement Foundation, 2023 Research and Development Grant
    Project Term
    2024 ― 2025
    Total Allocation
    2,000,000 JPY

  • Realization of Thermal Stability in DLC Thin Films via 1D BNNT Heterostructures

    Principal Investigator
    Ruixi Zhang
    Research Project
    Tatematsu Foundation, 2024 Research Grant
    Project Term
    2024 － 2025
    Total Allocation
    1,500,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 34th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuya Tamura (Master student: Tokyo Institute of Technology)
    Research Project
    Marubun Foundation, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2024-09
    Total Allocation
    300,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 34th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yusuke Kurosaki (Master student: Tokyo Institute of Technology)
    Research Project
    Marubun Foundation, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2024-09
    Total Allocation
    300,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 34th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Overseas Experience Support Program, Institute of Innovative Research (IIR)
    Project Term
    2024-09
    Total Allocation
    500,000 JPY

  • Clarification of the corrosion and frictional behavior of nitrogen-doped ta-C coating in nitride acid solution

    Principal Investigator
    Ruixi Zhang
    Research Project
    Amada Foundation, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2024-05
    Total Allocation
    450,000 JPY

  • Ultrahard 3D Nanostructured Surface Modification Technology via Carbon Ion Based Deposition

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Die & Mold Technology Foundation, FY2023 Research and Development Grant on Dies and Molds
    Project Term
    2024 － 2025
    Total Allocation
    2,000,000 JPY

  • Development of Oxidation-Resistant DLC Films via 1D BNNT Heterostructures Using SWCNT as a Template

    Principal Investigator
    Ruixi Zhang
    Research Project
    Chubu Foundation for Promotion of Fundamental Research on Electricity Usage, Research Grant
    Project Term
    2024 － 2025
    Total Allocation
    930,000 JPY

  • Medical Applications through the Integration of 2D Material Synthesis Techniques and Ultrasonic Technology

    Principal Investigator
    Naohiro Sugita
    Research Project
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2023 Center for Fundamental Research, Comprehensive Academy – New Research Development Encouragement Grant
    Project Term
    2023
    Total Allocation
    1,200,000 JPY

  • Development of Environmentally Friendly Superlubrication Technology Using 3D Hard DLC Films

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Osawa Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology, 2023 Research Grant
    Project Term
    2023 － 2024
    Total Allocation
    2,500,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 33th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuto Tameno (Master student: Tottori University)
    Research Project
    Yoshida Foundation for Science and Technology, Researcher Dispatch Grant for International Conferences
    Project Term
    2023-09
    Total Allocation
    270,000 JPY

  • Development of an Innovative 2D Atomic Material Synthesis Process via Physical Vapor Deposition – Optimization of 2D Material Fabrication Using Combined Theoretical Calculations and Machine Learning

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2022 Center for Fundamental Research, Comprehensive Academy – New Research Development Encouragement Grant
    Project Term
    2022
    Total Allocation
    1,200,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the AVS Pacific Rim Symposium on Surfaces, Coatings and Interfaces

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Osawa Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2022-12
    Total Allocation
    300,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 32th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Tokuyama Science and Technology Foundation, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2022-09
    Total Allocation
    250,000 JPY

  • Fundamental Study on Carbon Film Formation on Dielectric Structures

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    KIOXIA Research Encouragement Grant
    Project Term
    2022 － 2023
    Total Allocation
    1,370,000 JPY

  • Crystallographic Orientation Control of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Thin Films via Physical Vapor Deposition

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2019 Center for Fundamental Research, Comprehensive Academy – New Research Challenge Encouragement Grant
    Project Term
    2019
    Total Allocation
    450,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 30th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Osawa Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology, International Exchange Grant
    Project Term
    2019-09
    Total Allocation
    300,000 JPY

  • Support for Participation in the 28th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials

    Principal Investigator
    Yuki Hirata
    Research Project
    Visiting Scholar for International Research Meetings, Yoshida Science and Technology Foundation
    Project Term
    2017-09
    Total Allocation
    260,000 JPY

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