Taro Hitosugi

Taro Hitosugi is a Professor at The University of Tokyo, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry (UG) and the Department of Chemistry (GR) in the Graduate School of Science. His research focuses on solid-state chemistry, with an emphasis on solid-state electrochemistry, solid-state physical chemistry, and surfaces and interfaces. His laboratory explores the creation of new solid materials, both inorganic and organic, and the engineering of unexpected physical properties by studying ion and molecular movement within solids. He also integrates machine learning and robotics into his research to develop novel energy devices such as batteries and catalysts.

Taro Hitosugi is a researcher at The University of Tokyo, focusing on transparent conducting oxides, particularly Nb-doped anatase TiO2. His work explores the properties and synthesis of these materials for applications in optoelectronics and energy storage. He investigates the electronic band structure, charge-density-wave transitions, and Jahn-Teller distortions in various compounds. Additionally, he develops autonomous materials synthesis techniques using machine learning and robotics. His research also includes the fabrication of high-performance transparent conductive films and the study of intercalated graphene and silicene compounds. Hitosugi's contributions span both theoretical and experimental approaches to understanding and engineering advanced materials.