Program Theme
This program aims to explore the world–leading next–generation synchrotron radiation measurement technologies and the scientific innovations they enable, while promoting the integration of advanced measurement techniques with information science to address societal challenges. In particular, the program will comprehensively promote international collaboration on next–generation synchrotron technologies, interdisciplinary integration, and the development of young researchers, with a focus on the realization of a science park centered on the 3 GeV high–brilliance synchrotron radiation facility “NanoTerasu” constructed on the Tohoku University campus.
As the saying goes, “Measurement is the foundation of science.” Synchrotron radiation measurement enables the visualization of the microstructure and chemical states of materials with extremely high precision. Further innovation is anticipated through improvements in spatial, temporal, and energy resolution, as well as integration with data science, leading to breakthroughs in a wide range of fields including energy, materials development, and medicine.
Through collaboration with synchrotron facilities both in Japan and abroad, the program will provide a global forum for discussing next–generation synchrotron measurement technologies via symposia, workshops, and public lectures, while disseminating cutting–edge research from Tohoku University to the world.
Events
International Symposium：Towards New Scientific Horizons with Synchrotron Radiation
(July 26, 2026 – July 28, 2026)
International Workshop：TBA
(August 3, 2026 – August 4, 2026)
International Workshop：TBA
(TBA)
Pre–Events
Pre–Event: The 1st SRIS Colloquium
(February 26, 2025)
Pre–Event: The 4th SRIS NanoTerasu Seminar
NanoTerasu & Soft Matter: From Molecules to Foods
(March 10, 2025)
Pre–Event: The 2nd SRIS seminar
(March 14, 2025)
Pre–Event: The 5th SRIS Colloquium
(July 23, 2025)
Pre–Event: The 6th SRIS Colloquium
(August 4, 2025)
Pre–Event: The 7th SRIS Colloquium
(October 9, 2025)
Pre–Event: SRIS NanoTerasu Seminar
The 6th NanoTerasu & Life Science: International network in agriculture
(January 26, 2026)
Organizers
Daichi Chiba
(Director, International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart, Tohoku University)
Yukio Takahashi
(Professor, International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart, Tohoku University)
Maiko Nishibori
(Professor, International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart, Tohoku University)
Shimpei Ono
(Professor, International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart, Tohoku University)
Yu–Shan Huang
(Division Head, National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center)
Changyong Song
(Professor, Pohang University of Science and Technology)