LAB LOGA page on LabLog, a review site (not the lab's official page)
Advanced Nanomaterials Science Lab
Machine-translated · View original
A lab that synthesizes atomically thin two-dimensional materials, aiming at next-generation semiconductors.
AboutAbout the lab
Changing the world with new materials
The Advanced Nanomaterials Science Lab studies the precise synthesis of extremely thin, sheet-like materials only one atom thick (two-dimensional materials), the mechanisms by which they form, and the emergence of new properties.
The lab aims at electronics applications centered on next-generation semiconductors, and at environmental and energy applications such as hydrogen evolution catalysts.
The lab has proposed the concept of "2.5-dimensional materials," made by stacking two-dimensional materials, and is also building its scientific foundation and pursuing applied research.
On the lab's website, it is introduced under the name "Ago Lab."
Key terms
- Two-dimensional materials
- Extremely thin, sheet-like materials only one atom thick. Graphene is one example.
- 2.5-dimensional materials
- Materials created by combining and stacking two-dimensional materials.
- Transition metal dichalcogenides
- A type of two-dimensional material attracting attention as a next-generation semiconductor.
NewsLab news
Prof. Ago (Distinguished Professor) received the Commendation for Science and Technology (Research Category) from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Lab visits are now being accepted from prospective applicants to the master's and doctoral programs starting in April 2027
A doctoral student received the J. Mater. Chem. A Award and the Young Researcher Encouragement Award at the Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Graphene Research Society
A doctoral student received the Young Researcher Encouragement Award at the 10th Area Meeting on 2.5-Dimensional Materials Science
ResearchResearch themes
In this lab, atomically thin two-dimensional materials are synthesized with high quality and over large areas by chemical vapor deposition, mainly graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and hexagonal boron nitride. By combining them, the lab creates 2.5-dimensional materials and pursues applied research on transistors, memory, transparent solar cells, hydrogen evolution, and more.
*Illustrative imageSynthesis of high-quality two-dimensional materials
The lab synthesizes high-quality two-dimensional materials by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). It was the first in the world to propose epitaxial CVD growth of two-dimensional materials, and has also achieved the synthesis of large-area hexagonal boron nitride films.
*Illustrative imageProcessing and functional enhancement of two-dimensional materials
The lab studies how to improve functions such as electrical properties by chemically modifying two-dimensional materials and introducing molecules between their layers. It has also realized nanoscale processing methods and a transfer method using an original tape whose adhesion changes under ultraviolet light.
*Illustrative imageApplications such as next-generation semiconductors
The lab studies how to realize next-generation semiconductors and magnetic memory for the 2030s using two-dimensional materials and the 2.5-dimensional materials made by stacking them. Besides devices using transition metal dichalcogenides, it also works on environmental applications such as hydrogen evolution catalysts and power-generation devices that use liquid flow.
*Illustrative imageResearch using AI and machine learning
The lab uses AI and machine learning to speed up and advance its research. By applying AI and robots to spectral analysis and processing techniques, it is moving toward a new stage of research.
MembersFaculty
The members of the Advanced Nanomaterials Science Lab consist of faculty, visiting professors, doctoral and master's students, technical staff, and administrative assistants.As of 2026
- Senior ProfessorHiroki Ago
- Project Associate ProfessorPablo Solís-Fernández
VoicesStudent voices
Ratings and reviews reflect the experiences of individual current or former students, not the lab's official views. Whether a lab has reviews, or how many, says nothing about the lab itself.
Students who take part in an interview may receive a thank-you gift worth ¥1,000, regardless of what they say.
Student ratings (0 students)
--
--
--
--
--
--
Student voices answer questions like these
- What's great about this lab?
- What did you learn after joining?
- What's the vibe, and what is the professor like?
- Who is this lab for?
- Where do graduates go?
Your experience can help younger students choose their lab. Your name won't be shown.
Write a lab reviewAnonymous · Your draft is saved if you stopRelatedLabs similar to Advanced Nanomaterials Science Lab
Electronic Systems Engineering LabFaculty of Engineering, Department of Interdisciplinary EngineeringResearch and development of novel electronic displays, cente…
Functional Organic Materials Chemistry LabFaculty of Engineering, Department of Interdisciplinary EngineeringOrganic semiconductor devices (organic EL, organic solar cel…
Nanomaterials and Device Science LabFaculty of Engineering, Department of Interdisciplinary EngineeringAdvanced in situ electron microscopy integrated with AI/data…
Computational Materials Science LabFaculty of Engineering, Department of Interdisciplinary EngineeringIn cutting-edge scientific fields such as nanotechnology and…The information on this page is compiled by the LabLog team from the lab's public information and interviews. For corrections or removal requests, please contact LabLog, not the lab.
Report an errorAbout the images
The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “Neon atoms between graphene sheets ( )” Oak Ridge National Laboratory / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Synthesis of high-quality two-dimensional materials: “Graphene g-C3N4” Vicente Neto / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Processing and functional enhancement of two-dimensional materials: “JEOL Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) ( )” Simon Fraser University - Communications & Marketing / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Applications such as next-generation semiconductors: “SJ3159 die” Mister rf / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Research using AI and machine learning: “Unraveling AI Complexity - A Comparative View of AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI” PopovaZhuhadar / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (電子システム工学研究室): “MicroLEDs” Snehit Jamere / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (機能有機材料化学研究室): “PaperPhone Flexible Smartphone” Superdiddly / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (ナノ材料・デバイス科学研究室): “Transmission electron microscope (Morgagni 268D) 4pl” Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (計算材料科学研究室): “Formaldehyde Molecular Orbitals” ChiralJon / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
About LabLog
LabLog is a lab review app for students only. Student members at each university interview students in labs and publish what they say. Student voices can only be read by students who sign up with a university email address. Operated by bestiee Inc.
Learn more about LabLog ↗Search engines and AI may reference the basic lab info and rating summaries on this page and the description of LabLog. Student voices are for student members only. Automated collection by programs (scraping, or input to or training of AI) is prohibited under Article 8 of the Terms of Service. If you need data for research or analysis, please contact us.