News
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15.05.2025WPI-SKCM² and Tohoku University Co-Host International Workshop on Entangled Structures and Sustainable Metamaterials -
14.05.2025Upcoming Deadline: September 30th, 2025 – Apply now for April 2026 admission to the WPI-SKCM² Graduate Program! -
12.05.2025Congratulations to WPI-SKCM² PI Kenta Shigaki and ALICE collaborators on the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics -
17.04.2025Publication Announcement: Synthesis of a crystalline two-dimensional [c2] daisy chain honeycomb network -
15.04.2025Hiroshima University’s WPI-SKCM² director named AAAS Fellow
Events
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Seminars
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May26Seminars[HiSOR x WPI-SKCM² Seminar] Dr. Takehito Suzuki: Transport in magnetic multidomain states of nodal semimetals16:00VBL 204, In-Person Only
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May15SeminarsAndrew Schulz (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems): Bioinspired functional gradients for biomechanics, sensing, and robotics applications15:30Zoom, Screened at VBL 204
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May08SeminarsSoya Shinkai (RIKEN): Fluctuation of the 3D Genome from Modeling and Experiments12:00Hybrid VBL 204 & Zoom
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May08SeminarsHiromasa Niinomi (Tohoku University): Research on Superchiral Metaphotonics and Homoimmiscible Water by Chiral Crystallization16:30Hybrid, VBL 204 & Zoom
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Apr24SeminarsMatthew Edmonds (WPI-SKCM² InterKNOTshipper): Polar core vortex dynamics in disc-trapped homogeneous spin-1 Bose-Einstein condensates15:00Hybrid VBL 204 & Zoom
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Apr17SeminarsDavide Michieletto (University of Edinburgh): Topologically active polymers and AI-guided discovery of knot invariants15:30Zoom, Screened at VBL 204
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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