Masao Fujiwara
Last Updated :2023/09/06
- Affiliations, Positions
- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Assistant Professor
- E-mail
- fujiwara00
hiroshima-u.ac.jp
- Self-introduction
- Analyzing the dynamic behavior of a group composed of molecules and ions under magnetic microgravity fields, viz., (1) magnetic orientation of crystals and carbon nanotubes, (2) magnetic movement and separation of transition-metal ions, (3) growth of protein crystals in microgravity space.
Basic Information
Academic Degrees
- Ph.D., The University of Tokyo
- Master of Science, The University of Tokyo
Educational Activity
- [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Science : Chemistry : Chemistry
- [Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Mathematical and Life Sciences
- [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Mathematical and Life Sciences
Research Fields
- Chemistry;Basic chemistry;Physical chemistry
Research Keywords
Educational Activity
Course in Charge
- 2023, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Advanced Chemistry
- 2023, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Exercises in Physical Chemistry
- 2023, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Chemical Experiments I
- 2023, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Chemical Experiments II
- 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Seminar of Chemistry on Self-organization
- 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Seminar of Chemistry on Self-organization
- 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Topical Seminar in Life Science A
- 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Topical Seminar in Life Science B
Research Activities
Academic Papers
- Synchronized motion of two camphor disks on a water droplet levitated under microgravity, COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, 655, 130321-1-130321-4, 20221220
- Magnetic orientation of 1,3,5-triphenyl-6-oxoverdazyl radical crystals, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 111(32), 9492-9495, 20070816
- Application of magnetically simulated microgravity for preparation of thin films with carbon nanotubes, CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 37(7), 728-729, 20080705
- Application of magnetically simulated microgravity for preparation of liquid and solid thin films, CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 37(5), 500-501, 20080505
- ★, Magnetic Orientation and Magnetic Properties of a Single Carbon Nanotube, J. Phys. Chem. A, 105, 4383-4386, 2001
- ★, Measurements of Spontaneous Raman Scattering with Nd:YAG 1064-nm Laser Light, Appl. Spectrosc., 40, 137-139, 1986
- ★, Resonance Raman and Infrared Studies of Axial Coordination to Chlorophylls a and b in Vitro, J. Phys. Chem., 90, 250-255, 1986
- ★, Metal-Sensitive Bands in the Raman and Infrared Spectra of Intact and Metal-Substituted Chlorophyll a, J. Phys. Chem., 90, 5646-5650, 1986
- ★, Magnetic Orientation of Benzophenone Crystals in Fields up to 80.0 kOe, J. Phys. Chem. B, 103, 2627-2630, 1999
- Magnetic Orientation and Magnetic Properties of a Single Carbon Nanotube, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 105, 4383-4386, 2001
- ★, On the Movement of Paramagnetic Ions in an Inhomogeneous Magnetic Field, J. Phys. Chem. B, 108, 3531-3534, 2004
- Movement and Diffusion of Paramagnetic Ions in a Magnetic Field, J. Phys. Chem. B, 110, 13965-13969, 2006
- Magnetic Orientation of 1,3,5-Triphenyl-6-Oxoverdazyl Radical Crystals, J. Phys. Chem. B, 111, 9492-9495, 2007
- Effect of high magnetic field on copper deposition from an aqueous solution, BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 73(4), 867-872, 200004
- Photodissociation of p-ethyl- and p-(alpha-hydroxyethyl)toluene in solution, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 2(17), 3791-3796, 2000
- Magnetic orientation under gravity: Biphenyl and naphthalene crystals, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 104(33), 8075-8079, 20000824
- Computer simulation study of patterns of copper and silver dendrites grown from aqueous solution in high magnetic field, BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 73(11), 2461-2467, 200011
- Effects of high magnetic field on Euglena gracilis, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROMAGNETICS AND MECHANICS, 14(1-4), 311-316, 2001
- Magnetic orientation of carbon nanotubes at temperatures of 231 K and 314 K, MOLECULAR PHYSICS, 100(8), 1085-1088, 200204
- Magnetic orientation of Lysozyme crystals, BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 75(5), 1133-1134, 200205
- Magnetic field effects on anodic oxidation of potassium iodide, BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 75(11), 2379-2382, 200211
- On the movement of paramagnetic ions in an inhomogeneous magnetic field, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 108(11), 3531-3534, 20040318
- In situ observation of laser-induced convection of benzene solution of photochromic compound in high magnetic fields, JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS SHORT NOTES & REVIEW PAPERS, 43(12), 8213-8216, 200412
- Photodissociation of p-xylene in polar and nonpolar solutions, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A, 109(1), 36-39, 20050113
- Magnetic levitation of plastic chips: Applications for magnetic susceptibility measurement and magnetic separation, JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS, 44(9A), 6801-6803, 200509
- Effect of horizontal strong static magnetic field on swimming behaviour of Paramecium caudatum, MOLECULAR PHYSICS, 104(10-11), 1659-1666, 20060520
- Movement and diffusion of paramagnetic ions in a magnetic field, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 110(28), 13965-13969, 20060720
- Macromolecular crystallization in microgravity generated by a superconducting magnet, INTERDISCIPLINARY TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN THE SPACE SCIENCES, 1077, 184-193, 2006
- ★, Separation of Transition Metal Ions in an Inhomogeneous Magnetic Field, J. Phys. Chem. B, 105, 3343-3345, 2001
- ★, Formation of Protein Crystals (Orthorhombic Lysozyme) in Quasi-Microgravity Environment Obtained by Superconducting Magnet, J. Cryst. Growth, 270, 184-191, 2004
Publications such as books
- 1987, Advances in Spectroscopy, Vibrational Spectra of Chlorophylls, John Wiley & Sons, 1987, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 500, 407-428
Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation
- Magnetic Orientation of Carbon Nanotubes at Temperatures of 231 and 314 K, M. Fujiwara, Int. Symp. Magnetic Field and Spin Effects in Chemistry and Related Phenomena, 2001, With Invitation, English
- Magnetic Orientation of Crystals, M. Fujiwara, JSAP Spring Meeting, 2000, With Invitation, Japanese
- Magnetic Orientation and Its Temperature Dependence of Carbon Nanotubes, M. Fujiwara, Polymer Preprints Jpn, 2005, With Invitation, Japanese
- Magnetic Orientation-Levitation and Optical Properties Control of Carbon Nanotubes, M. Fujiwara, JSAP Autumn Meeting, 2016, With Invitation, Japanese
Patented
- Patent, JP4318183, 2009/06/05
External Funds
Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds
- KAKENHI, Regulation of Photochemical Reactions by Laser and Magnetic Field, 1991, 1992
- KAKENHI, 2002, 2002
- KAKENHI, Magnetic Orientation of Carbon Fibers by Solvent Evaporation Method, 2002, 2003
- KAKENHI, Magnetic Control of Morphological Chirality, 2003, 2004
- KAKENHI, Generation of pseudo-microgravity by using high magnetic field and and its application for functional molecular systems, 2003, 2005
- KAKENHI, Formation of Ion-Water Group in Magnetic Fields, 2006, 2007
Social Activities
History as Committee Members
- Director of Magneto-Science Society of Japan, 2011, 2016
Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.
- Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Molecular Science, 2004/
- Meeting of Magneto-Science Society of Japan, 2013/