| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Research on Novel Optical Device Materials for the Wide Spectral Region | Katsumi Kishino Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Functional Materials and Structures for Photonic Integrated Circuits | Tetsuya Mizumoto Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering Associate Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Control of the Conduction Mechanism in Organic Conductors and Design of Novel Functional Material | Toshihiro Takahashi Gakushuin University, Faculty of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Quantum Nonlinear Effects in Nanostructures and their Applications | Mitsuo Kawabe University of Tsukuba, Institute of Applied Physics Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Atomic-scale Surface and Interface Dynamics
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Dynamic Behavior of Grown Surface and Interface, and Atomic Scale Simulation | Tosiharu Irisawa Gakushuin University, Computer Center Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Atomic Scale Dynamics of Non-Equilibrium Surface Layer and Synthesis of New Materials | Hideo OHNO Tohoku University, Research Institute of Electrical Communication Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Advanced Processes
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Developments of Novel Carbon Nanomaterials | Hisanori Shinohara Nagoya University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Convergent Molecular Transformation Process and Materials System | Yoshinori Yamamoto Tohoku University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Next-generation Process Technologies
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Development of Process for Fabrications of Multi-functional Composites | Akira Nozue Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Technology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Mesoscopic Process for the Development of Structural Ecomaterials | Akira Azushima Yokohama National University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Intelligent Information and Advanced Information Processing
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Researches on Advanced Multimedia Content Processing | Shojiro Nishio Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Advanced Multimedia Information and Communication Systems
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Extra High Quality Audio|Visual System for Creation of Future A-V Works and Two|Way Presence Communication | Makoto Miyahara Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, School of Information Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Science of Synthesis
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| A Methodology of Collaborative Synthesis by Artificial Intelligence | Riichiro Mizoguchi Osaka University, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Innovation in Energy Generation, Conversion, Materials and Systems for the Future
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Investigation on Design Methodology of Supercritical Subsurface Boiler for Next Generation Geothermal Energy Extraction | Toshiyuki Hashida Tohoku University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Study of New Carbon-Based Materials and Solar Cells | Masahumi Yamaguchi Toyota Technological Institute, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Study on Raising Quality of Fuels by Use of the Reactions under Super Critical Conditions and on Efficient Energy Transfer System | Hiroshi Tomiyasu Tokyo Institute of Technology, Emeritus Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Highly Efficient Use of Energy and Reduction of its Environmental Impact
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Production- and Utilization-Technology of Hydrogen Aiming at the Hydrogen Energy Society | Masahiro Shioji Kyoto University, Graduate School of Energy Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Distributed Autonomous Urban Energy Systems for Mitigating Environmental Impact | Kiichiro Tsuji Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Fundamental Research on Thermal Energy Storage to Preserve Environment | Akio Saito Tokyo Institute of Technology , Graduate School of Science and Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Fundamental Studies on Advanced Electric Power Systems by Application of Superconductivity | Tanzo Nitta The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and@Engineering Sciences) Computational Science and Engineering
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Computational Science and Engineering for Global Scale Flow Systems | Yukio Kaneda Nagoya University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of Next-generation Massively Parallel Computers | Yoichi Iwasaki University of Tsukuba, Vice President |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Material Science Simulation for Future Electronics | Masatoshi Imada The University of Tokyo, Institute for Solid State Physics Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of Computational Mechanics System for Large Scale Analysis and Design | Shinobu Yoshimura The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Physical and Engineering Sciences) Photoscience
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Materials for Ultrafast Opto-optical Control | Takayoshi Kobayashi The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Creation of Photo- and Electroactive Organic Materials and their Applications for Photonic Devices | Yasuhiko Shirota Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Integrative Studies on Higher Brain Functions and their Pathopysiology Using Neuroimaging | Hiroshi Shibasaki Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Analysis of Memory and Memory Disorders by PET, MEG, and other Methods | Atsushi Yamadori Tohoku University, Graduate school of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Studies on Plasticity of Higher Function in Human Brain Using PET and Functional MRI | Yoshiharu Yonekura Fukui Medical University, Biomedical Imaging Research Center Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Neuroimaging Contributions to the Understanding of Brain Language Mechanism | Morihiro Sugishita The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Studies on the Brain Functions by Optical Imaging and Magnetoencepharography | Mamoru Tamura Hokkaido University, Research Institute for Electronic Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Molecular Dynamics Imaging by Use of PET | Yasuyoshi Watanabe Osaka City University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1998 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Cellular Signaling
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Adaptation Mechanism in Vision and Other Receptors | Satoru Kawamura Osaka University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Regulation of Cytoskeletons by Intracellular Signals | Kozo Kaibuchi Nagoya University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Growth Signaling Transmitted by Cell Adhesion | Eisuke Mekada Osaka University, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases Professer |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Downstream Effectors of PI3-kinase in Insulin Action | Masato Kasuga Kobe University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1998 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Organism Constructing Mechanisms (Reproduction and Development)
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Mechanisms of Behavioral Pattern Development and Determination of Body Sizes and Cell Sizes | Yasumi Ohshima Kyushu University, Graduate School of Sciences Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Structure and Functional Control Mechanism of Biomolecules (Structural Biology and Functional Molecules)
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| X-ray Crystallographic Study on Biological Molecular Interaction | Kunio Miki Kyoto University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Glycobiochemistry | Structure and Function | Shoichi Kusumoto Osaka University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Structural Biology of RNA | Gota Kawai Chiba Institute of Technology, Department of Industrial Chemistry Associate Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Mechanisms of Plant Responses to Environment and Application to Biotechnology
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Organ Differentiation in Plants Responding to Environmental Stimuli | Yasunori Machida Nagoya University, Graduate School of Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Infectious Diseases and Bioregulation
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Functional Analysis of Cellular Immunity in Infectious Diseases | Shigeo Koyasu Keio University, School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Mechanisms of Epithelial Infection by Enteropathogenic Bacteria and its Application for Control | Chihiro Sasagawa The University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Studies on Molecular Basis of Herpesvirus Infections | Yukihiro Nishiyama Nagoya University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Combined Control Strategy for Mucosal Bacterial Infections | Takeshi Honda Osaka University, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Study of Pathophysiology of HIV-1 Infection and Development of AIDS Therapy | Hiroaki Mitsuya Kumamoto University, School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Basic Analysis of Bacterial Infection with Respect to Escape and Virulence Mechanism of Bacteria and its Application to the Host Defense | Masao Mitsuyama Kyoto University, Gradudate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Molecular Mechanism of Biological Defense against Retrovirus and Hepatitis Virus Infection | Junji Yodoi Kyoto University, Institute for Virus Research Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Genetic and Environmental Factors in Diseases Prevalent in Adults and the Elderly:Molecular and Cellular Mechanism of Vascular Complications
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Molecular Biology of AdipocytesFStudies on Molecular Mechanisms of Fat Accumulation and Vascular Diseases | Yuji Matsuzawa Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| A Role for Scavenger Receptor Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Vascular Disordes | Tatsuhiko Kodama The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Roles and Disorders of Receptors for Plasma Lipoproteims | Tokuo Yamamoto Tohoku University, Gene Reseach Center Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Genetic function of Molecular Network on Blood Pressure Regulation | Akiyoshi Fukamizu University of Tsukuba, Center for Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Mechanisms for the Development of Diabetic Angiopathy and its Prevention | Hiroshi Yamamoto Kanazawa University, Graduate School of Medical Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Life Sciences) Molecular Bioengineering of Food Animal Protein Resources
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Elucidation of Life Cycle of Eel and Artificial Control of its Reproduction | Katsumi Aida The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Genetic control of the Reproduction in Aquatic Animals of Important Aquaculture Resources | Takashi Aoki Tokyo University of Fisheries, Graduate School of Fisheries Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Control of the Useful Genes by Genetic Engineering in Food Animals | Tohru Komano Kinki University, Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Endocrinological and Biotechnological Control of Body Growth and Reproduction in Domestic Animals | Masugi Nishihara The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Efficient Increase in Livestock Production by Evolutional Improvement of Developmental Engineering | Hajime Miyamoto Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of the Highly Acceptable Food Resources for Humans | Tohru Fushiki Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Information on Life Systems
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Design and Fabrication of an Interface System for a Life Information Processor and External Environment -Electrophysiological and Biochemical Approach - | Takeshi Yamakawa Kyushu Inst. of Tech., Graduate School of Life Sci. and Sys. Eng. Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| System Theory of Bio-Informatics and its Extension towards Engineering Design Theory | Osamu Katai Kyoto University, Graduate School of Informatics Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Construction of Intelligent System Possessing System Life | Kazuo Yoshida Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Tissue Engineering
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Functional Regeneration by Medical Bioengineering | Tomomitsu Hotta Tokai University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Biological Tissue Engineering | Yukichi Umakoshi Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1998 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Production of Novel Useful Substances through Integration of Life Sciences and Chemistry
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Chemical Approach to Creation of Artificial Nucleic Acids Having New Functions | Mitsuo Sekine Tokyo institute of Technology, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Fine Enzymatic Syntheses of Useful Compounds | Sakayu Shimizu Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Biomedical Observation and Control
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Systemic Research and Development of New Techniques for Monitoring and Processing Information of the Living Body | Kunihiko Mabuchi The University of Tokyo, Center for Collaborative Research Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Innovational Basic Technology for Ultrasonic Diagnosis and Treatment | Masatsugu Hori Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Application of Heuristic Solution of Inverse Problem to Medical Diagnoses and Biological Research | Hisashi Kado Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Applied Electronics Laboratory Director, Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Photonic Biomedical Sensing and Control | Satoshi Kawata Osaka University, Graduate school of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Causes and Effects of Environmental Loading and its Reduction
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Sociological Experimental Study of Low Environmental Impact and Resource Circulation Habitation System | Toshio Ojima Waseda University, Engineering Dept. Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| A New Technology to Evaluate the Risk of Environmental Toxic Agents to Human | Yasuo Igarashi The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| A Systematic Study on the Environmental Assessment and Possible Mitigation Schemes for Temporal and Spatial Changes in Global Hydrologic and Biogeochemical Balances by Authropogenic Activities | Katumi Musiake University of Tokyo, Institute of Industrial Science Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of Wastes Recycle Technologies Using High Temperature and High Pressure Treatments | Koichi Fujie Toyohashi University of Technology, Ecological Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Establishment of New Technology for the Risk Estimation on Humans by Environmental Toxic Agents | Taisei Nomura Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Evaluation and Restoration of the Effects of Oil Pollution on Coastal Ecosystem | Mitsumasa Okada Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
(Integrated Fields) Environmental Conservation in the Asian Region
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Term of Project |
| Inter-Disciplinary Studies for Sustainable Development in Asian Countries | Kanji Yoshioka Keio University, Institute for Economic and Industry Studies, Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Developing the Standards for Global Watch through a Multi-disciplinary Catchment Study | Eitaro Wada Kyoto University, Center for Ecological Research Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Impact Analysis of Metropolitan Policies for Development Environmental Conservation in the Philippines | Tatsuo Ohmachi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of Environmental Friendly Industrial Municipal System Based on Coal Energy in the Southern Area of China | Shigekatsu Mori Nagoya University, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
University-Industry Cooperative Research Committee
| Title of Project | Project Leader(Institution, Department) | Title of Project | Term of Project |
| Creation of Functionalized C60 and Development of their Novel Functions | Kazuhiko Saigo The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Professor |
116th Committee on Chemistry Creating Organic Compounds with Novel Functions | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Harmonized Nano|Macro|Information Study on Advanced Materials with High Mechanical@Properties and Reliability | Hiroaki Masui Teikyo University, School of Science and Engineering Professor |
129t Committee on Strength and Fracture of Advanced Materials | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Ultimate Information Proceeding Devices and Systems Using High-Functional Spatial Light Modulation Method | Kenya Goto Tokai University, School of High Technology for Human Welfare Professor |
130th Committee on Optoelectronics | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Advanced Research and Development on High Density Magnetic Recording Device by Means of Atomic Interface Design | Tetsuya Osaka Waseda University, School of Science and Engineering Professor |
144th Committee on Magnetic Recording | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Fabrication and Device Technology of Extremely Small Magnetically Hard Materials | Yutaka Shimada Tohoku University, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials Professor |
147th Committee on Amorphous and Nano|Crystalline Materials | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Investigation of New High Performance Piezoelectric Single Crystals and Thin Films, and Applications for Next Generation Electronics and Communication Systems | Ken Yamada Tohoku University, Graduate School of Engineering Associate Professor |
150th Committee on Acoustic Wave Device Technology | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Development of Ultra-high Rate Thermal Plasma Cluster Deposition Method for Well-controlled Nano-scopic Electronic Materials | Toyonobu Yoshida The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering Professor |
153rd Committee on Plasma Materials Science | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Multiple Molecular Improvement of Photosynthesis and Plant Performances for Crop Productivity | Akiho Yokota Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Biological Science Professor |
160th Committee on Plant Biotechnology for the Environment, FoodCand Resources | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Growth and Characterization of Single Crystals for Active Elements | Tsuguo Fukuda Tohoku University, Institute for Materials Research Professor |
161st Committee on Science and Technology of Crystal Growth | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |
| Integrated Network Architecture for Advanced Multimedia Application Systems | Hideo Miyahara Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering Science professor |
163rd Committee Internet Technology | FY 1997 - FY 2001 |