CTMI | About CTMI

Research topic

Innovation in materials technology can revolutionize various fields, such as energy, environment, medicine, and mobility. Research Institute of Core Technology for Materials Innovation (CTMI) promotes research and development in materials technology toward materials innovation with focus on the following themes:

◆ Promotion of social implementation of nitrogen circular technology

◆ Development of core technologies leading to materials innovation

◆ Evolution of measurement and evaluation technologies for advanced materials

◆ Research and development for regional innovation

◆ Acceleration of materials DX

Greeting from the director

CTMI Director, Research Institut Yoshiki SHIMIZU

Director, Research InstituteYoshiki SHIMIZU

Thank you for visiting the website of Research Institute of Core Technology for Materials Innovation (CTMI).

As the world increasingly seeks to establish a sustainable society and transform industrial structures, materials innovation—the synthesis and application of advanced materials to address societal challenges and build the foundation of future industries—has never been more critical. The evolution of materials continues to drive technological breakthroughs across a wide range of sectors, including energy, the environment, healthcare, and mobility, in which vast potential remains unlocked to date.

Established on April 1, 2025, CTMI is committed to pioneering core technologies that underpin materials innovation. Our research encompasses the development of cutting-edge materials, resource circulation systems, and device technologies based on functional nanomaterials and state-of-the-art measurement and evaluation techniques that are essential for next-generation materials science. The real-world deployment of these innovations is prioritized while cultivating advanced technologies to meet the emerging needs of society and industry.

TThe advancement of our mission relies on strong collaboration with a diverse array of partners, particularly from the industrial sector. Through close cooperation, we strive to accelerate the social implementation of our research, address pressing issues such as resource sustainability, and enhance the global competitiveness of domestic materials and chemical industries.

Every member of the CTMI is dedicated toward advancing the core mission of this institute. Thank you for your support.

Director, Research Institute

Yoshiki SHIMIZU

ORCID researchmap
Deputy Director, Research Institute

Satoshi YODA

ORCID researchmap
Research intro
Deputy Director, Research Institute

Atsunori HIRATSUKA

ORCID