Fukuoka Institute for Atmospheric Environment and Health
This research institute was established to understand the atmospheric environment over the Fukuoka metropolitan area, deepen our knowledge of the distributions and processes of atmospheric substances, and evaluate their impact on human health.
In collaboration with universities, research institutes, and companies, the institute conducts research as one of the leading observational research institutes in Japan.
Research Institute of Materials Science and Technology
The Research Institute of Materials Science and Technology researches a wide range of topics related to materials technology, which provides a technological foundation for a safe and secure society, by constructing a platform for academic and international research and helping create new industries, in addition to research on hydrogen embrittlement for realizing zero-carbon society.
Research Institute of Bamboo Material
Neglected bamboo groves have become a major issue for communities throughout Japan.
This research institute seeks to contribute to society by developing new products and technologies to help promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and realize carbon neutrality while taking advantage of the material characteristics of fast-growing bamboo.
Research Institute for Energetic Materials and their Applications
“Energetic materials” is a general term for chemical substances with high energy content per unit of mass, for example explosives.
This research institute is dedicated to resolving related issues like environmental pollution caused by toxic gases released by accidental explosions and the consumption of such materials, establishing technologies to facilitate safe use, and developing new applications.
Research Institute of Microelectronics Assembling and Packaging
This research institute develops elemental technologies needed to assemble advanced semiconductors into three‐dimensional structures. It is capable of all associated processes, from designing to prototyping, analyzing, and testing, and it's working with partners in industry, academia, and government to develop high‐density, high‐performance devices.
Research Institute for Advanced Molecular Medicine
Building on success in the identification of anti‐cancer compounds with cancer‐specific effects as a result of basic medical research related to KRAS mutations, which are observed in numerous cancer patients, this research institute is conducting research to fast‐track clinical use of such compounds, which are expected to provide an effective tool to fight refractory cancers while imposing few side effects on the body.
Research Institute for Development of Advanced Medicine for Heart Failure
The number of patients experiencing heart failure, the leading cause of death among people with heart disease, is growing rapidly. This research institute conducts research into three core areas related to cutting‐edge devices for early detection of heart failure: a method for measuring short‐term fluctuations in blood pressure, a transdermal thoracic evaluation device method, and a tailor‐made medicine utilizing AI.
Institute for Physical Activity
Drawing on collaboration by other related institutions in Japan and overseas, this institute conducts comprehensive research whose focus ranges from micro to macro while addressing unresolved issues in the health science of physical activity in order to prevent lifestyle diseases, prevent the need for nursing care, develop exercise programs with anti‐aging effects, and build a system for helping people create good exercise habits.
Research Institute for Composite Materials
The Research Institute for Composite Materials conducts research into controlling the structure of extremely small nanometer‐ and micrometer‐scale substances, which have applications in fields including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods, and materials, and combining them to provide functionality that cannot be realized using conventional methods. The Institute developed a nano‐scale drug delivery system by using ultrasonic waves and liposomes to combine mRNA pharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals with low solubility with phospholipids and macromolecules. It's also developing technologies that can be used in fields such as cosmetics and foods, including technology for producing products with advanced functionality without using harmful organic solvents and composite materials with exceptional electric (insulating) characteristics.
Research Institute for Sound Material‐Cycle Society
There's currently a global trend towards transitioning to a circular economy characterized by sustainable use of resources. As initiatives to recycle plastic resources gather momentum, there's a need to exclude hazardous materials when sorting and collecting waste. These changes are presenting new challenges that must be addressed, for example by prompting concerns about how consumers' tendency to keep bulky items (due to the difficulty of disposing of them) could increase disaster waste volume. Other concerns include the fact that senior citizens in particular must master challenging knowledge in order to properly dispose of bulk items, the difficulty of transporting such items, and a general deterioration in the cohesion of local communities. It will be essential to build a resource recycling system that can respond precisely to a diversifying range of resident needs.
The Institute's goal is to study how resource recycling facilities can operate in an ongoing manner with the support of their local communities in light of the above issues.