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Konishi Lab
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The lab studies photofunctional materials born from the interplay of light and novel π-electron molecules.
AboutAbout the lab
A beautiful harmony between light and novel π-electron molecules.
The Konishi Lab pursues the science of light and studies organic π-electron molecules and functional polymers with unique photofunctions.
Launched as a lab for the synthesis of condensation polymers, it has broadened its research by adding experience in photochemistry and physiology to the structure and properties of polymers.
From photochemistry, organic synthesis, and polymer synthesis to photofunctional materials, life science, and quantum chemistry and information science, the lab offers themes that match each student's interests and individuality.
The lab values students' free thinking and inspiration, and also carries out many joint research projects with researchers in other fields.
Key terms
- π-electron molecule
- A molecule in which a series of double bonds lets electrons spread over the whole molecule. It absorbs light and shows color or light emission
- Environment-responsive dye
- A dye whose color or emission changes depending on its surroundings, such as the solvent or temperature
- Liquid crystal
- A state between solid and liquid in which molecules are aligned in one direction, allowing it to change how light travels
NewsLab news
A paper on cyclic aromatic amides was published in Chemistry Letters
Associate Professor Konishi's commemorative review article was published in the Journal of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Japan
A paper on visualizing phase transitions with aggregation-induced emission liquid crystals was published
A paper on designing light-emitting dyes by computational chemistry was published in an international journal
A paper on a luminescence on-off device using light-emitting liquid crystals was published in an international journal
ResearchResearch themes
The lab pursues the science of light and creates organic π-electron molecules and functional polymers with unique photofunctions. It offers a wide range of fields and themes, from photochemistry and organic synthesis to polymers and life science, to match each student's interests and individuality.
*Illustrative imagePhotochemistry
As specialists in photochemistry, the lab develops cutting-edge environment-responsive dyes that are both innovative and practical. It also studies the mechanisms of light emission.
*Illustrative imageOrganic synthesis
Using organic synthesis with cutting-edge catalysts as the key reaction, the lab creates new organic π-electron molecules.
*Illustrative imagePolymer synthesis and functional polymers
Specializing in the monomer design and synthesis of condensation polymers, the lab develops light-emitting materials and engineering plastics.
*Illustrative imagePhotofunctional materials
The lab develops light-emitting and optical materials based on organic π-electron liquid crystals and natural products. It is also taking on light-harvesting materials for solar cells and organic semiconductors.
MembersFaculty
The members of the Konishi Lab are faculty, and doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.As of 2025
- Associate ProfessorGen-Ichi KonishiPublications ↗
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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: “Fluorescense drip” Maxim Bilovitskiy / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Photochemistry: “Fluorescence rainbow” Maxim Bilovitskiy / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Organic synthesis: “Coloured column chromatography ( )” Максим Фомич / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Polymer synthesis and functional polymers: “CSIRO ScienceImage 3020 Starch to Polymer” Mark Fergus, CSIRO / CC BY 3.0 (cropped)
- Photofunctional materials: “Ionic Liquid Liquid Crystal” Monia Martins / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
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- Related lab (Ohtomo Lab): “Multicrystalline silicon wafer with thin film iridescence” Radiotrefoil / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Nakajima-Liang Lab): “Nanobouillon ( )” UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences from London, UK / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Fukushima-Shoji Lab): “Emerging geometry in life building blocks” FedeCaimi / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
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