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Professor

Xiang Li

I am an expert in analyzing the structure of soft matter using light, X-ray, and neutron scattering and in creating new functional soft materials. I am fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, but I speak Japanese best because I have lived in Japan for a very long time.

CV: https://researchmap.jp/xiangpp?lang=en
TEL: 011-706-9020
E-mail: x.li@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

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Assistant Professor

Takashi Yasuda

I study the basic physical properties of gels and other soft-matter materials. I like cooking and can make dumplings from the skin. I enjoy creating something creative.

CV: https://researchmap.jp/t_yasuda
E-mail: t.yasuda@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

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Project Assistant Professor

Milena Lama

I synthesize soft materials and study their structure-properties relationship using physical & chemical techniques. During my free time, you can usually find me at the gym, in the mountains or at the sea!

CV: https://researchmap.jp/lama
Email: lama@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

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Project Associate Professor (Next Generation Soft Materials Co-Creation Center)

Shintaro Nakagawa

I study how to make interesting soft materials by changing how polymer chains are connected. I'm definitely an indoor person—I love just chilling out at home on my days off.

CV: https://researchmap.jp/shintaro_nakagawa
Email:snaka@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

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Visiting Scholar (Postdoc in MIT)

Masashi Ohira

I am working on PEG-DNA gels - leave it to me to bind DNA and PEG!
I am pretty good with alcohol.

CV: https://researchmap.jp/m_ohira
E-mail: m.ohira@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

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PhD student

Xiaoyuan Wang

My research topic is to study the requirements for crystallization conditions and crystal structures of PEG gels induced by stress. My hobbies are listening to music and making cocktails.

E-mail: xiaoyuan.wang.f2@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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PhD student

Haoyu Wang

I am currently studying the physical properties of super-homogeneous gels. I love cooking and traveling and I would love to have the chance to visit all of Japan's prefectures.

E-mail: haoyu.wang.o1@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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PhD student

Yiran Cui

My research interests include studying macromolecular structure and dynamics in solutions and gels using light scattering techniques.
Motto: Explore the endless world of science and art!
Hobbies: jogging, training, baking.

E-mail: yiran.cui.z8@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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PhD student

Fengjing Yang

I am currently learning about the theory and application of DLS and SAXS, as well as the stretching and crystallization of PEG gel. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, including badminton, basketball, and cycling.

E-mail: fengjing.yang.u9@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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PhD student

Yui Suemura

I am learning about DNA-based gels.
My hobbies include listening to music and reading (mainly mystery novels).

E-mail: suemura.yui.i4@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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Graduate student

Kouta Yanishi

I am learning about the physical properties of DNA gels.
I played baseball until high school, and I like sports.
My hobby is karaoke.

E-mail: yanishi.kota.s8@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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Undergraduate

Into Kyoka

I study degradation using DNA-based gels. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, running, and reading. I’m also excited to experience the four seasons of Hokkaido.

E-mail: into.kyoka.c2@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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Undergraduate

Noriaki Mizumoto

I am conducting research on polymers through computational methods. I’m also a member of the triathlon club, where I swim, cycle, and run!

E-mail: mizumoto.noriaki.w9@elms.hokudai.ac.jp

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Graduate student

Hanhui Huang

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Undergraduate

Kazuma Asai

I’m focusing on studying polymer physics, mainly from a theoretical perspective!
On my days off, I enjoy cooking and hiking.

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Undergraduate

Kodai Mano

I want to learn a lot about gels from now on!
My hobbies are watching sports (like basketball and baseball) and playing mahjong.

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Technical staff

Naoko Kato

I am responsible for secretarial and technical assistance in the laboratory.

Office hours 9:30-13:45 (Monday 9:30-12:30)
Phone:011-706-9020 <extension number:9020>
E-mail: na_ka@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

Alumni

  • Zhao Jingyun (Postdoc)

  • Yusaku Hosoda (B4)

  • Soutaro Kakamura (B4)

Join Us!

We look for students and postdoctoral researchers.

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Contact
​Information

Xiang Li

Professor

Soft Matter Structure & Physics Lab​

Faculty of Advanced Life Sciences

Hokkaido University​

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Kita-21 Nishi-11, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 001-0021

Frontier Research Center for Advanced Material and Life Science, 6F

x.li@sci.hokudai.ac.jp

011-706-9020

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