Principal Investigator
Professor
Masaki Horie, PhD
堀江 正樹 教授
略歴
2004 東京工業大学 総合理工学研究科 化学環境学専攻 修了 博士 (理学)
2004-2007 理化学研究所 中央研究所 基礎科学特別研究員
2007-2010 英国マンチェスター大学 博士研究員
2010-2014 台湾国立清華大学化学工程学系 助教 (PI)
2014-2018 同准教授 (PI)
2018-2025 同教授
2025-現在 北海道大学電子科学研究所
大学院環境科学院 環境物質科学専攻 教授
Education and Professional Experience
2004 PhD, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
2004-2007 Special postdoctoral researcher, RIKEN, Japan
2007-2010 Postdoc, The University of Manchester, UK
2010-2014 National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Assistant Professor
2014-2018 Associate Professor
2018-2025 Professor
2025-Present Professor at Research Institute for Electronic Science,
Graduate School of Environmental Science,
Hokkaido University
東京工業大学の小坂田先生の指導のもと2004年に博士号を取得。その後、理化学研究所で3年間ポスドクとして研究に従事し、さらにイギリスのマンチェスター大学で3年間のポスドクを経験。2010年に台湾国立清華大学で助教として研究室を立ち上げ、准教授、教授へと昇進。こうした18年間にわたる海外での研究活動を経て、2025年3月に北海道大学電子科学研究所の教授として日本に帰国。現在は、超分子、分子機械、共役高分子、有機半導体材料の開発に取り組み、次世代の半導体ナノテクノロジーおよび環境物質科学の新たな可能性に挑戦中！
Dr. Masaki Horie was born in Japan in 1977. He earned his Ph.D. in 2004 from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, where he studied organometallic supramolecules under the supervision of Professor Kotaro Osakada. Following this, he joined RIKEN as a Special Postdoctoral Researcher, focusing on the crystal optics of supramolecules. In May 2007, he moved to the UK and became a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, working under the supervision of Professor Michael Turner in the Department of Chemistry and Professor Brian R. Saunders at the Materials Science Centre. During this time, he worked on a hybrid solar cell project involving conjugated polymers and inorganic quantum dots. In February 2010, he joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. In April 2025, he joined the Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES) at Hokkaido University, Japan. His research interests include the synthesis of supramolecular rotaxanes and conjugated polymers for application in organic optoelectronic devices.
Staff
Assistant Professor
Kai-Jen Chen, PhD
陳 楷荏 (チェン カイジェン) 助教
台湾国立清華大学の堀江研究室で分子機械の研究に従事、2018年に博士号を取得。在学中、東工大やシンガポール国立大学に研究留学。卒業後、Daxin（半導体材料の化学会社）で数年間活躍したのち、惜しまれながらも退社。念願の夢であったアットホームでお洒落なカフェを開店。カフェは予約が必要なほど大人気に。この度、堀江のオファーに応えて北大助教になり、アカデミックにカムバック。日本語はあまり話せないが、いつもニコニコ面倒見がよい。
Hello I am Kai-Jen Chen from National Central University. Tainan is my lovely hometown. I'd like to discover subtle and simple happiness in my daily life. And I found that traveling is one of the good ways to enjoy life. In my leisure time, the habits of reading and sketching always keep me company. I also like to do some exercise, like swimming and playing volleyball, to build my healthy body. My favorite food is "Peal Milk Tea" which just likes the cure for stress. Moreover the music of 林宥嘉, or an agreeable movie can be an temperate escape from dingy time. From now on, I am one of the members of this harmonious lab. With the help from others, I believe that I can learn much knowledge within the period of time I stay here. 多多指教 :)
Currently he is an exchange student at National University of Singapore (NUS) supported by Taiwan MOST. During his PhD program, he studied abroad for one year in Prof. JJ Vital Lab at National University of Singapore. After receiving his PhD degree, he joined Daxin company and later opened a fantastic cafe as a new business venture. (Since Jun 2025)
Assistant Professor
Rui-Kang HUANG, PhD
黄 瑞康 (ファン ルイカン) 助教
ナノアセンブリ材料研究分野（PI: 中村貴義先生）から当研究室へ移籍。分子モーターやX線結晶構造解析を得意とする。研究室の引っ越しと立ち上げに大いに貢献してくれています。(Since Apr 2025)
Assistant Professor
P. K. Hashim, PhD
ピ・ケ・ハシム 助教
インド出身。2009年より日本在住で、永住権を取得。日本の研究文化と日本語に精通。2012年に北海道大学にて、玉置伸幸教授の指導のもと博士号（理学）を取得。博士課程では、偏光を用いたアゾベンゼン誘導体における分子キラリティーの誘導に関する研究に従事しました。その後、2021年まで東京大学の相田卓三教授の研究室において、テンプレート重合、ナノメディシン、超分子集合体などの多様なプロジェクトに携わりました。現在は北海道大学 電子科学研究所（RIES）の助教として、堀江正樹教授と共同で研究を行っています。研究分野は、合成化学、分子キラリティー、光異性化、タンパク質ナノ粒子、そしてフォトファーマコロジー（光操作による医薬）です。
Dr. P. K. Hashim, originally from India, has been residing in Japan since 2009 and holds permanent resident status. He earned his Ph.D. in Sciences in 2012 under the supervision of Professor Nobuyuki Tamaoki at Hokkaido University, where his research focused on the induction of molecular chirality in azobenzene derivatives using polarized light. Then, he worked with Professor Takuzo Aida at The University of Tokyo until 2021, handling various projects such as template polymerization, nanomedicine, and supramolecular assembly. Well-accustomed to Japanese research culture and language, he is an Assistant Professor at RIES, Hokkaido University associated with the Laboratory of Prof. Masaki Horie as joint researcher. His research interests include synthetic chemistry, molecular chirality, photochromism, protein nanoparticle, and photopharmacology. (Since Apr 2025)
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Emi Noguchi
事務補助員 野口 絵美
ナノアセンブリ材料研究分野（PI: 中村貴義先生）から当研究室へ移籍。研究室の立ち上げに大いに貢献。短時間でテキパキ問題解決。野口さん無しには研究室が回りません。 (Since Apr 2025)
PhD Students at NTHU-CHE
Meng-Che Tsai (蔡孟哲)
Hello, I'm Meng-Che, Tsai. I was born in Tainan and graduated from Department of Chemical Engineering in NTHU. Recently, taking photograph and doing work out help me release lots of pressure. Besides, playing basketball and table tennis are also my favorite exercise since senior high school. I feel satisfied for joining Masaki's Lab. Because professor welcomes new ideas, I can freely conduct my research and have brainstorm with other lab members. My research topic is about organic photorefractive material. Cannot wait to develop new polymer structure and achieve high PR performance! Also, I will cherish the time spend in Masaki's lab and the people meet here. (Since Aug. 2021)
Master's Students at NTHU-CHE
Wei-Ci Huang (黃韋慈)
Hello, my name is Wei-Ci Huang. Kaohsiung is my hometown and currently, I reside in Hsinchu. I graduated from NTHU with bachelor degree in chemical engineering. In my free time, I love to play basketball and read novels. To broaden my hobbies, I start to learn playing the guitar and skateboard recently. I am an easy-going and energetic person and like to make friends with others. Started undergraduate research in professor’s lab since my junior year, I have interest in material synthesis and now starting a new research here as a master student. I am looking forward to gain valuable experiences and improve my experiment skills and knowledge in the following years to become more independent and creative. (Since Aug. 2022)
Kuan-Hsun Wu (吳冠勳)
Hello there, my name is Kuan-Hsun Wu. I was born in Taipei and graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering in NTHU. Doing workout and watching movies helps me release pressure and recharge my batteries. I am excited to join Masaki’s lab. There are all kind and friendly people here. My research topic is about organic photorefractive polymer materials. It is not easy, but I believe that the difficulties will be conquered with the vitality and professional knowledge here. (Since Aug. 2022)
Yong-Xin Lai (賴永鑫)
Hello, my name is Yong-Xin Lai. I was born in Changhua and graduated from NCKU. Traveling and exploring delicious food are my hobbies. I enjoy jogging and working out to maintain my health. Puzzle-solving games, such as escape rooms or murder mystery games, are also my interest. I enjoy the sensation of my brain rapidly engaging in logical reasoning. It is an honor for me to join Professor Masaki's lab. The students in the lab are all very kind and friendly. I believe I will have a great time and lots of fun in the lab. I am also excited about acquiring academic knowledge and gaining practical experience here! (Since Aug. 2023)
Chu-Liang Hsieh (謝楚樑)
Hello everyone. (Since Aug. 2023)
Yu-Fang Rao (饒郁芳)
Hello everyone, I am Yu-Fang. I graduated from CYCU. I enjoy eating delicious food and listening to Kpop music in my leisure time. I am honored to join Masaki’s lab.I hope to enhance my professional skills and English conversational abilities in the next two years. Looking forward to enriching the future with teacher and classmates. (Since Aug. 2023)
Liao Ting-Wei (廖廷偉)
Hello, I’m Ting-Wei Liao. (Since Aug. 2024)
【卒業生の主な就職先：ほとんどが台湾の半導体関連企業】
TSMC（約8割、近年さらに増加傾向）、東京エレクトロン、Daxin（台湾の半導体材料メーカー）、ASML（最新鋭の露光装置を製造するオランダの会社）、マイクロン、UMC、長春石化、中油、起業、マサチューセッツ工科大学博士研究員、国立清華大学から東工大院進学、ドイツミュンスター大学院進学。在学中、多くの修士・博士課程の学生が海外研究留学を経験。
【学生募集！】
インド・中国・台湾出身の優秀な国際スタッフや学生たちとともに、新しい研究室の立ち上げに参加してみませんか？札幌は想像以上に住みやすい大都市です。研究室も広々としており、ドラフト16基完備。研究に集中できるホワイト⛄な環境です。異分野からの参加も歓迎！年に4回院試を実施しているため、卒業直前の2月まで受験のチャンスがあります。まずはオンラインで研究室紹介を行いますので、興味のある方はぜひご連絡ください。
mhorie at es.hokudai.ac.jp