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30.10.2024WPI-PI Shang-Te Danny Hsu Awarded 2024 Franco-Taiwanese Grand Scientific Prize by National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan and the French Academy of Sciences -
04.10.2024Coming Full Circle: Leading the Way to New Science with Professor Abhay L. Deshpande -
17.09.2024Building Up the Foundation of Science: an Interview with Professor Shanhui Fan -
04.09.2024WPI-SKCM² Fellow Receives Shimadzu Poster Award at Chirality 2024 -
09.07.2024Nikta Fakhri from MIT joining us for the WPI-SKCM2 Summer School – Part of a Broad Lineup of Esteemed International Presenters
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Nov27SeminarsHiSOR+WPI Seminar: Thomas Greber (LDS group University of Zürich, Switzerland), C80 Endofullerenes: Small magnetoelectric Bits14:00VBL 204
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Nov25SeminarsHiSOR+WPI Seminar: Martina Corso (Center for Materials Physics, San Sebastian, Spain),Transition metals dihalides: from 2D magnetism to metal-organic hybrids02:00VBL 204
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Nov21SeminarsMichikazu Kobayashi (Kochi University of Technology): Topologically stable hydrodynamic vortex knot in Bose-Einstein condensates12:00Hybrid, VBL 204 & Zoom
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Nov18Seminars9-Part Special Lecture Series from Professor Louis Kauffman11:30Hybrid, VBL and ZOOM
Who we are
The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (SKCM2) is funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI). Our team of researchers cross-pollinates mathematical knot theory and chirality knowledge across disciplines and scales with the goal of creating designable artificial knot-like particles that exhibit highly unusual and technologically useful properties, which will both deepen our understanding of nature as well as be allow for technological innovation to solve global problems, such as climate change.
What we do
As a WPI center, our main missions are 1. “World-leading scientific excellence and recognition,” 2. “Global Research Environment and System Reform,” and 3. “Values for the Future.”
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Help us shape the future of science and sustainability at SKCM2. Your support is crucial to our mission, particularly as we lay the groundwork for our innovative journey. We're building a state-of-the-art research facility - a hub where our scientists and students will connect, collaborate, and make groundbreaking discoveries. And your donation will help drive science for sustainability and leave a lasting impact.
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Invite SKCM2 to your high school. We're passionate about sparking curiosity in the next generation by sharing the fascinating science of knots and chirality. To make learning even more exciting, our visits feature meeting with a scientist, immersive virtual reality experiences, and hands-on activities. Contact us to arrange a visit.
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Experience the wonder of Japan without the hurdles. At SKCM2, we offer extensive support for researchers, simplifying life in Japan so you can concentrate on making groundbreaking discoveries. Find more resources about coming to Japan here.
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