Principal Investigator
Professor
Masaki Horie, PhD
堀江 正樹 教授
略歴
2004 東京工業大学 （現・東京科学大学）
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
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（現東京科学大学）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。日本語を勉強中。いつもニコニコ面倒見がよい。
Dr. Kai-Jen Chen received his Ph.D. degree from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, where his research focused on the synthesis and analysis of stimuli-responsive supramolecular systems, particularly in the crystalline state. During his doctoral studies, he conducted research exchanges at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the National University of Singapore. Following graduation, he worked as a research and development engineer at Daxin Materials Corporation and Hydron Co., Ltd. In 2025, he returned to academia upon Prof. Horie’s invitation and joined Hokkaido University as an Assistant Professor. Although not yet fluent in Japanese, he is known for his warm personality and willingness to help others. (Since Jun 2025)
Assistant Professor
Yotaro Kasahara, PhD
笠原 遥太郎 (かさはら ようたろう) 助教
東北大学の芥川智行教授の指導のもと、2025年に博士号を取得。博士課程では、C3対称分子を基盤とした分子集合体構造の形成と、その構造多形および物性発現に関する研究に従事した。その後、同大学にて助教として研究を継続したのち、2026年4月より北海道大学電子科学研究所 助教に着任。現在は、高対称性分子および構造自由度を有する分子における分子間相互作用に着目し、機能性材料の開発を目指している。
Yotaro Kasahara received his Ph.D. in 2025 under the supervision of Prof. Tomoyuki Akutagawa at Tohoku University. During his doctoral studies, he worked on the formation of molecular assembly structures based on C3-symmetrical molecules, focusing on their structural polymorphism and associated physical properties. He continued his research at Tohoku University and joined the Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES), Hokkaido University, as an Assistant Professor in April 2026. His current research focuses on intermolecular interactions in highly symmetrical molecules and structurally flexible systems, aiming to develop functional molecular materials. (Since Apr 2026)
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
HASHIM Muhammed
Muhammed Hashim joined our laboratory as a PhD student in October 2025. He is from Wayanad, Kerala, India, and completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Kannur University in 2021. He earned his Master's degree in Chemistry (with a specialization in Applied Chemistry) from the Department of Chemistry at Central University of Punjab in 2024. During his Master's research, he worked on the metal-free synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant sulfonylureas and drug-to-drug coupling. His current research focuses on the synthesis of novel Hetero-Cycloazobenzene (CAB) molecules and the investigation of their photochemical and crystallographic properties. Outside the lab, he enjoys travelling, hiking and farming.
(Since Oct 2025)
ARIKATTEYIL Jazeel
Hello everyone! My name is Jazeel Arikatteyil, and I am from Kerala, India. I completed my Integrated Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Hyderabad in 2021. Driven by my interest in organic synthesis, I joined the Yaragorla Research Group at the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, after graduation. There, I worked on an IoE-funded research project titled “Cu-Catalyzed C(sp²)–H Cycloetherification.” Following my research experience at Hyderabad, I worked as an Assistant Professor on contract in the Department of Chemistry at Farook College. In 2025, I joined the Laboratory of Advanced Supramolecular Materials at Hokkaido University, where my current research focuses on the functionalization of cycloazobenzenes and the design of functional applications based on these materials. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing football and am an avid reader with a keen interest in world history. I look forward to learning from everyone and working together. Nice to meet you all! (Since Oct 2025)
CHOYMADATHIL Anusha
Anusha Choyimadathil is from Malappuram, Kerala, India, and joined our laboratory as a PhD student in October 2026. She completed her master’s degree in Chemistry at the Central University of Punjab in 2023, where she worked on the green synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of nitrones. After completing her master’s, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Mentor Academy for Design, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, teaching Engineering Chemistry to first-year B.Tech. students. She later worked as a Junior Research Fellow at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, where she conducted research on phenanthrene-based fluorescent molecules and their photophysical properties.
Her current research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of self-assembling corannulene derivatives for photomechanical energy conversion applications, with an emphasis on hydrogen-bonding interactions and molecular packing. Outside the laboratory, she enjoys travelling, reading, drawing, and watching movies and series. She is also looking forward to exploring Japanese culture and food and learning the Japanese language.
(Since Oct 2026)
ANAND Abhijeet
Abhijeet Anand joined the Laboratory of Advanced Supramolecular Materials (LASM) at Hokkaido University as a PhD student in October 2026 under the supervision of Professor Masaki Horie. He completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, India, in 2025, where his research focused on the electrochemical synthesis of quinoline derivatives. His current research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of stilbene-containing macrocycles and the investigation of their photoresponsive behaviour, particularly light-induced structural transformations in cyclic conjugated molecular systems. Outside the laboratory, he enjoys travelling, exploring new places, and experiencing different cultures. (Since Oct 2026)
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
Yusuke Kashiwagi (柏木優亮)
Hello, I’m Yusuke. (Since Apr. 2026)
WANG Chien-Cheng (王 建程)
Hello! (Since Oct. 2026)
RIES Visiting Researchers
中村 貴義 先生 (Apr 2025-)
Zhaotuan Ding (Mar-Aug 2026)
Anusha CM (Apr-Sep 2026)
Abhijeet Anand (Apr-Sep 2026)
Chu-Liang Hsieh (謝楚樑) (Aug 2025-Aug 2026)
Liao Ting-Wei (廖廷偉) (Aug 2025-Jan 2026)
Yong-Xin Lai (賴永鑫) (Jun-Aug 2025)
【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！】
台湾やインド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