Profile
Multimodal measurement Smart lab
Professor ONO Shimpei
- Themes
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- Innovative ion control technology
- Development of iontronics
- Keywords
- Ion control technology, Iontronics
- Research Activities
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Developing innovative ion control technology to create an “ion computer.”
Ions are among the most ubiquitous and familiar materials in our daily lives. When we hear the word “ion,” we often think of electrolytes in rechargeable batteries. However, ions play essential roles in a far wider range of systems. In living organisms, for example, ions are involved in virtually all physiological functions, and in concrete and other structural materials, ionic transport and reactions significantly influence degradation and mechanical integrity.
We aim to fully harness the potential of ions and take on the challenge of realizing an “ion computer.” Although the idea of a computer based on ionic behavior may sound visionary, it is a natural extension when one considers the vital roles ions play in sensing, information processing, and signal transmission in biological systems. By uncovering how ions operate and elucidating their underlying mechanisms, we aim to develop technologies that enable precise control of ions, which will ultimately pave the way for ion-based computing.
To pursue this goal, we employ a wide range of advanced measurement techniques to investigate how ions are controlled in nature comprehensively and to clarify the principles underlying these processes. Building on these insights, we are developing bio-inspired devices that utilize ion-control technologies. In parallel, we are also conducting research in areas where ionic behavior is crucial, such as monitoring the degradation of concrete infrastructure.
- Message
- We will continue our research on all kinds of materials related to ions at the trans-scale, from living organisms to concrete. We will also pioneer trans-scale measurement methods.
