PRESTO

Japan Science and Technology Agency Strategic Basic Research Programs
Strategic Basic Research Programs

Research Area/Projects

On-going

Green Innovation

[Material Conversion] Development of Basic Material Conversion Science for Global Environment
Period : 2022~
Research Supervisor : Ichiro Yamanaka
[Complex Flow]New Fluid Science for Understanding, Prediction and Control of Complex Flow and Transport Phenomena
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Susumu Goto

Life Science Innovation

[Supra-Biological Tissues] Creation of Supra-Biological Tissues through Understanding and Control of Multicellular Dynamics
Period : 2025~
Research Supervisor : Mototsugu Eiraku
[yuCell] Cell Control
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Atsushi Miyawaki
[Dual Biological Potentials] Multiscale and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Investigate Mechanisms of Resilience and Diversification across Wide Ranges of Spatiotemporal Metrics
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Tadashi Uemura
[Blue Biosphere] Exploration of the Blue Biosphere-Climate System towards Carbon Cycle Management
Period : 2023~
Research Supervisor : Jota Kanda
[Aging] Fundamental Understanding of Age-Related Organismal Transformations
Period : 2022~
Research Supervisor : Masayuki Miura
[Pandemic Resilience] Social and Technological Framework for Pandemic Resilience
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Hitoshi Oshitani
[Multisensory Integration]Multisensory Integration in Biological Systems
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Ryohei Kanzaki
[Plant Molecules] Function and Regulation of Plant Molecules
Period : 2020~
Research Supervisor : Kazuhiko Nishitani
[Supra-Assembly of Biomolecule] Dynamic Supra-Assembly of Biomolecular Systems
Period : 2020~
Research Supervisor : Hiroyuki Noji
[Multicellular System] Dynamics of Cellular Interactions in Multicellular System
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Takahashi Yoshiko

Nano Technology & Materials

[Fluctuation-based Materials] Materials Innovation through Understanding and Controlling Fluctuations
Period : 2025~
Research Supervisor : Shinji Tsuneyuki
[Q-MATL] Quantum Material
Period : 2025~
Research Supervisor : Eiji Saitoh
[Development and Recycling of Materials] Basic Research for the Development and Recycling of Materials
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Susumu Kitagawa
[Photonics Synergy] Pioneering the Synergy of Information and Physics Connected by Optics and Photonics
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Tetsuya Kawanishi
[Nano Materials Devices] Nano Materials for New Principle Devices
Period : 2023~
Research Supervisor : Yoshihiro Iwasa
[Quantum Frontiers] Exploring Quantum Frontiers Through Quantum-Classical Interdisciplinary Fusion
Period : 2023~
Research Supervisor : Nobuyuki Imoto
[Quantum Cooperation] Quantum Cooperation between Materials and Information
Period : 2022~
Research Supervisor : Kensuke Kobayashi
[Sustainable Materials]Secure Bonding and Gentle Degradation for Sustainable Material Design
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Tadahisa Iwata
[Future Materials]Creation of Future Materials by Expanding Materials Exploration Space
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Kageyama
[Precise Molecular Arrangement]Precise Arrangement of Atoms and Molecules and Its Properties and Functions
Period : 2020~
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Nishihara
[Information Carriers]Information Carriers and Their Integrated Materials/Devices/Systems
Period : 2020~
Research Supervisor : Hitoshi Wakabayashi
[Innovative Optics and Photonics] Creating State-of-the-Art Science by Innovative Optics and Photonics
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Koichiro Tanaka
[Nanomechanics] Nanoengineering on Mechanical Functions of Materials
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Takayuki Kitamura
[Quantum Software] Technological Foundation of Advanced Quantum Computing and Information Processing
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Akihisa Tomita

Information and Communication Technology

[Symbiotic AI Fundamentals] Fundamental Research & Development for a Symbiotic and Collaborative Society with Human and AI
Period : 2025~
Research Supervisor : Naomi Yamashita
[Real-World Intelligence Fundamentals] Fundamental Innovation for Real-World Intelligent Systems
Period : 2025~
Research Supervisor : Tatsuya Harada
[Mathematical Sciences for the Future] Exploration of New Science Using Mathematics to Predict and Control the Future
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Zin Arai
[R&D Process Innovation] R&D Process Innovation by AI and Robotics: Technical Foundations and Practical Applications
Period : 2024~
Research Supervisor : Ichiro Takeuchi
[Measurement and Analysis Foundation] Establishing the Solid Foundation for Innovative Measurement and Analysis Process
Period : 2023~
Research Supervisor : Isao Tanaka
[Human-Centered Interaction] Creating Human-Centered Interaction to Solve Social Issues
Period : 2023~
Research Supervisor : Hideaki Kuzuoka
[Social Transformation Platform] Co-Creation of the Transformation Platform Technology for Human and Society by Integration of the Humanities and Sciences
Period : 2022~
Research Supervisor : Satoshi Kurihara
[Platform Software]Strengthening ICT Infrastructure for Social Change
Period : 2021~
Research Supervisor : Teruo Higashino
[Trustworthy AI] The Fundamental Technologies for Trustworthy AI
Period : 2020~
Research Supervisor : Hiroki Arimura
[Math-Structure] Elucidating Mathematical Structures in Real/Virtual World Objects and Their Utilization
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Takashi Sakajo
[IoT] Future Led by IoT
Period : 2019~
Research Supervisor : Hideyuki Tokuda

Completed

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[Computing Frontiers] Pioneering Research on Computing Frontiers
Period : 2018~2023
Research Supervisor : Koji Inoue
[Topology] Topological Materials Science for Creation of Innovative Functions
Period : 2018~2023
Research Supervisor : Shuichi Murakami
[Controlled Reaction] Controlled Reaction by Electrons or Ions
Period : 2018~2024
Research Supervisor : Yasushi Sekine
[Genome Programming] Large-Scale Genome Synthesis and Cell Programming
Period : 2018~2024
Research Supervisor : Haruhiko Siomi
[Humans and Interactions] The Future of Humans and Interactions
Period : 2017~2022
Research Supervisor : Jun Rekimoto
[Quantum Bio] Creation of Life Science Basis by Using Quantum Technology
Period : 2017~2022
Research Supervisor : Mitsutoshi Setou
[Fine Particles] Function and control of fine particles in a living body
Period : 2017~2022
Research Supervisor : Akihiko Nakano
[Optical Control] Optical control of biological functions for the elucidation of biological systems
Period : 2016~2022
Research Supervisor : Yoshinori Shichida
[Thermal Control] Thermal Science and Control of Spectral Energy Transport
Period : 2017~2022
Research Supervisor : Katsunori Hanamura
[Quantum Functionalization] Quantum state control and functionalization
Period : 2016~2022
Research Supervisor : Kouhei Ito
[Social Design] Fundamental Information Technologies toward Innovative Social System Design
Period : 2016~2021
Research Supervisor : Sadao Kurohashi
[Intelligent Measurement Analysis] Development and application of intelligent measurement-analysis methods through coalition between measurement technologies and informatics
Period : 2016~2021
Research Supervisor : Yoshiyuki Amemiya
[Frontier] Fully-controlled photons and their proactive usage for new era creation (FRONTIER)
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Ken-ichi Ueda
[Materials Informatics] Advanced Materials Informatics through Comprehensive Integration among Theoretical, Experimental, Computational and Data-Centric Sciences
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Shinji Tsuneyuki
[Energy Harvesting] Scientific Innovation for Energy Harvesting Technology
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Kenji Taniguchi
[Innovative Catalysts] Science and Creation of Innovative Catalysts
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Kitagawa
[Control of Field-Grown Plants Phenomena] Creation of next-generation fundamental technologies for the control of biological phenomena in field-grown plants
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Kiyotaka Okada
[Cultivation with Information Science] Innovational technical basis for cultivation in cooperation with information science
Period : 2015~2021
Research Supervisor : Seishi Ninomiya
[Social Infomation Infrastructure] Design of Information Infrastructure Technologies Harmonized with Societies
Period : 2014~2020
Research Supervisor : Hiroto Yasuura
[Mathematical Model] Collaborative Mathematics for Real World Issues
Period : 2014~2019
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Kokubu
[Single Cell Analysis] Innovative technology platforms for integrated single cell analysis
Period : 2014~2019
Research Supervisor : Itaru Hamachi
[Nano-electronics] Innovative Nano-electronics through Interdisciplinary Collaboration among Material, Device and System Layers
Period : 2013~2018
Research Supervisor : Takayasu Sakurai
[Energy Carrier] Creation of Innovative Core Technology for Manufacture and Use of Energy Carriers from Renewable Energy
Period : 2013~2018
Research Supervisor : Koichi Eguchi
[Disease-related Metabolites] Creation of Innovative Technology for Medical Applications Based on the Global Analyses and Regulation of Disease-Related Metabolites
Period : 2013~2018
Research Supervisor : Yoshiya Oda
[Hyper Nano-space Design] Hyper-nano-space design toward Innovative Functionality
Period : 2013~2018
Research Supervisor : Kazuyuki Kuroda
[Big Data] Advanced Core Technologies for Big Data Integration
Period : 2013~2018
Research Supervisor : Masaru Kitsuregawa
[Homeostasis] Elucidation and regulation in the dynamic maintenance and transfiguration of homeostasis in living body
Period : 2012~2017
Research Supervisor : Masato Kasuga
[Structural Life Science] Structural life science and advanced core technologies for innovative life science research
Period : 2012~2017
Research Supervisor : Soichi Wakatsuki
[Molecular Technology] Molecular technology and creation of new functions
Period : 2012~2017
Research Supervisor : Takashi Kato
[Phase Interfaces] Phase Interfaces for Highly Efficient Energy Utilization
Period : 2011~2017
Research Supervisor : Katsunori Hanamura
[Plant Sciences for CO2 Utilization] Creation of essential technologies to utilize carbon dioxide as a resource through the enhancement of plant productivity and the exploitation of plant products
Period : 2011~2017
Research Supervisor : Akira Isogai
[Cellular Functions] Design and Control of Cellular Functions
Period : 2011~2017
Research Supervisor : Hiroki Ueda
[Element Strategy] New Materials Science and Element Strategy
Period : 2010~2016
Research Supervisor : Hideo Hosono
[Chronic Inflammation] Elucidation and Control of the Mechanisms Underlying Chronic Inflammation
Period : 2010~2016
Research Supervisor : Kiyoshi Takatsu
Information Environment and Humans
Period : 2009~2016
Research Supervisor : Toru Ishida
Photoenergy Conversion Systems and Materials for the Next Generation Solar Cells
Period : 2009~2016
Research Supervisor : Shuzi Hayase
Development and Function of Neural Networks
Period : 2009~2016
Research Supervisor : Fujio Murakami
Chemical Conversion of Light Energy
Period : 2009~2016
Research Supervisor : Haruo Inoue
Understanding Life by iPS cells Technology
Period : 2008~2016
Research Supervisor : Shin-ichi Nishikawa
Synthesis of Knowledge for Information Oriented Society
Period : 2008~2016
Research Supervisor : Hideyuki Nakashima
Creation of Basic Technology for Improved Bioenergy Production through Functional Analysis and Regulation of Algae and Other Aquatic Microorganisms
Period : 2010~2015
Research Supervisor : Tadashi Matsunaga
Epigenetic Control and Biological Functions
Period : 2009~2015
Research Supervisor : Tsunehiro Mukai
Nanosystem and Function Emergence
Period : 2008~2015
Research Supervisor : Yoshihito Osada
Decoding and Controlling Brain Information
Period : 2008~2015
Research Supervisor : Mitsuo Kawato
Innovative Use of Light and Materials/Life
Period : 2008~2014
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Masuhara
Innovative Model of Biological Processes and its Development
Period : 2007~2013
Research Supervisor : Nanako Shigesada
Materials and Processes for Innovative Next-Generation Devices
Period : 2007~2012
Research Supervisor : Katsuaki Sato
Alliance for Breakthrough between Mathematics and Sciences
Period : 2007~2012
Research Supervisor : Yasumasa Nishiura
Structures and Control of Interfaces
Period : 2006~2012
Research Supervisor : Maki Kawai
The Dynamic Mechanism of and Fundamental Technology for Biological System
Period : 2006~2012
Research Supervisor : Shigetada Nakanishi
RNA and Biofunctions
Period : 2006~2011
Research Supervisor : Akio Nomoto
Search for Nanomanufacturing Technology and its Development
Period : 2006~2011
Research Supervisor : Naoki Yokoyama
Photons on Soft Materials
Period : 2006~2011
Research Supervisor : Tetsuo Tsutsui
Metabolism and Cellular Function
Period : 2005~2010
Research Supervisor : Masahiro Nishijima
Evolution of Light Generation and Manipulation
Period : 2005~2010
Research Supervisor : Hiromasa Ito
Structure Control and Function
Period : 2005~2010
Research Supervisor : Yoshio Okamoto
[Life Phenomena] Life Phenomena and Measurement Analysis
Period : 2005~2010
Research Supervisor : Isao Morishima
[Structure Function] Structure Function and Measurement Analysis
Period : 2004~2010
Research Supervisor : Shigeru Terabe
[Digital Media] Foundation of technology supporting the creation of digital media contents
Period : 2004~2009
Research Supervisor : Hiroshi Harashima
[Quanta and Information] Quanta and Information
Period : 2003~2008
Research Supervisor : Akio Hosoya
[Simulation] The Innovation of Simulation Technology and the Construction of Foundations for Its Practical Use
Period : 2002~2007
Research Supervisor : Norihisa Doi
[Innovative Nanotechnology Integration] Creation of Innovative Technology by Integration of Nanotechnology with Information. Biological, and Environmental Technologies
Period : 2002~2007
Research Supervisor : Sukekatsu Ushioda
[Biomolecules] Structure and Function of Biomolecules
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Nobuhiro Go
[Information and Cell Function] Information and Cell Function
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Takao Sekiya
[Information Infrastructure and Applications] Information Infrastructure and Applications
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Shinji Tomita
[Nanostructure and Material Property] Nanostructure and Material Property
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Takeshi Kamiya
[Host and Defense] Host and Defense
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Yoshifumi Takeda
[Light and Control ] Light and Control
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Eiichi Hanamura
[Synthesis and Control] Synthesis and Control
Period : 2001~2006
Research Supervisor : Shinji Murai
[Recognition and Formation] Recognition and Formation
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Goro Eguchi
[Structural Ordering and Physical Properties] Structural Ordering and Physical Properties
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Naohiro Soga
[Interaction and Intelligence] Interaction and Intelligence
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Fumio Harashima
[Information and Systems] Information and Systems
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Takuya Katayama
[Intelligent Cooperation and Control] Intelligent Cooperation and Control
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Yasuji Sawada
[Time’s Arrow and Biosignaling] Time’s Arrow and Biosignaling
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Yoshitaka Nagai
[Conversion and Control by Advanced Chemistry] Conversion and Control by Advanced Chemistry
Period : 2000~2005
Research Supervisor : Yohichi Gohshi
[Organization and Function] Organization and Function
Period : 1999~2004
Research Supervisor : Toyoki Kunktake
[Information and Human Activity] Information and Human Activity
Period : 1997~2003
Research Supervisor : Yuichiro Anzai
[Form and Function] Form and Function
Period : 1997~2002
Research Supervisor : Kousaku Maruyama
[Structure and Transformation] Structure and Transformation
Period : 1997~2002
Research Supervisor : Takao kouda
[Unit Process and Combined Circuit] Unit Process and Combined Circuit
Period : 1997~2002
Research Supervisor : Yasuji Ooshima
Inheritance and Variation
Period : 1994~1999
Research Supervisor : Kumao Toyoshima
Intelligence and Systhesis
Period : 1994~1999
Research Supervisor : Ryouji Suzuki
Fields and Reactions
Period : 1994~1999
Research Supervisor : Akio Yoshimori
Structure and Functional Property
Period : 1991~1996
Research Supervisor : Kazutake Kohra
Light and Material
Period : 1991~1996
Research Supervisor : Kenichi Honda
Cell and Information
Period : 1991~1996
Research Supervisor : Fumio Oosawa
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