From the smartphones in our hands to the vehicles we commute in, machines with motors and switches surround our daily lives. Similarly, our bodies function through countless tiny, invisible machines that continuously move, spin, and pull to keep us alive and healthy.
Inspired by these natural mechanisms, scientists have created their own molecular machines at the nanometer scale - just a billionth of a meter! Though invisible to optical microscopes, these incredibly tiny machines hold limitless potential for future applications.
The Tohoku Forum for Creativity is honored to host Professor Ben L. Feringa, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016 for his groundbreaking work in this field. Professor Feringa will present his cutting-edge research on light-driven molecular motors.
This event will also include an introductory lecture on molecular machines, and simultaneous translation of Professor Feringa's presentation into Japanese. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, including junior high and high school students.
Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 2 - 4:30 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)
Venue: Aobayama Commons, New extension of Aobayama Campus, Tohoku University
To Participate:
- Registration form: Google Form
- Registration deadline: August 31 (JST)
- Capacity: 500 people
For more details about the event, please visit: https://www.tfc.tohoku.ac.jp/junior-research-program/event/9034.html
Link:
- TFC Homepage: https://www.tfc.tohoku.ac.jp/
Contact:
Ryojun Toyoda
Tohoku University Graduate School of Science
Email: ryojun.toyoda.a8
tohoku.ac.jp
