New Member on December 1, 2020
We are pleased to announce a new member Dr. Dong Shi to the France Unit as a Postdoctoral Fellow. We look forward to collaborative work in the near future!
As of April 1st 2021, the GSS has transitioned into "SMCR".
2021年4月1日からは、SMCRに活動が引き継がれました。
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New Member on October 1, 2020
We are pleased to announce a new member Dr. Wei Cui to the US Unit as a Postdoctoral Fellow. We look forward to collaborative work in the near future!
International Symposium on Soft Matter 2020 is postponed
The Global Station for Soft Matter, Global Institution for Collaborative Research and Education (GI-CoRE) has decided to postpone the following international symposium scheduled in the beginning of September till further announcement. International Symposium on Soft Matter 2020 Date/Time: to be advised Location : to be advised Pre-registration: Not-required Fees: Free Contact: Office for Global read more
Research Article by Dr. Mitomo
A research article by Dr. Hideyuki Mitomo (Hokkaido University Unit) has been published in a British journal “Impact.” The article can be read from here.
Press Release: Bio-inspired hydrogel can rapidly switch to rigid plastic
Hokkaido University has issued a press release on a new gel showing an instant thermal stiffening. The study was conducted by Dr. Nonoyama and Dr. Gong and their colleagues. For details, please check the full press release on Hokkaido University website below: Bio-inspired hydrogel can rapidly switch to rigid plastic Japanese Press Release
Press Release: Getting glued in the sea
Hokkaido University has issued a press release on a new underwater adhesive. The study was conducted by Dr. Gong and her team. For details, please check the full press release on Hokkaido University website below: Getting glued in the sea Japanese Press Release
Backstory “Far from Home: Life as a Soft Matter Researcher Abroad” by Dr. King
Dr. Daniel R. King’s article, “Far from Home: Life as a Soft Matter Researcher Abroad” was published as a “Backstory” in the latest issue of “Matter.” The article can be found here: Link to Matter article
New Member on July 1, 2019
We are pleased to announce a new member to the Hokkaido University Unit. Dr. Eiji Kondo Professor, Center for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital We look forward to collaborative work in the near future!
New Member on April 1, 2019
We are pleased to announce a new member to the US Unit. Dr. Chung-Yuen Hui Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University We look forward to collaborative work in the near future!
Press Release: “Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force”
Dr. Jian Ping Gong, Dr.Tasuku Nakajima and their team have developed a strategy to fabricate materials that become stronger in response to mechanical stress. For details, please check the full press release below: Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force Japanese Press Release