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Laboratory for Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Professor / SUZUKI Tatsuya
Assistant Professor / MATSUMOTO Yoshinobu
Assistant Professor / OSAWA Naoki
- Nuclear Energy Chemistry
- Isotope Separation
- Study on Decommissioning of Nuclear Plants
Professor / SUZUKI Tatsuya
Professor Suzuki, a distinguished specialist in nuclear and radiochemistry, focuses his research on isotope separation science and nuclide separation, particularly in the context of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management. Despite frequent business trips from NUT, he consistently and kindly addresses students' questions, embodying the qualities of a student-minded supervisor.
Research Content
In our laboratory, we concentrate on two key research areas: isotope separation and nuclide separation. The investigation of isotope effects in chemical reactions is a central focus, with practical applications extending to isotope separations or enrichments in nuclear-related fields. Notably, we've innovatively developed a Tc-99m/Mo-99 generator for diagnosing nuclear medicine and a method for Ac-225 generation in α-therapy. Additionally, our research encompasses nuclide separation from spent fuels and nuclear debris arising from severe accidents like Fukushima, targeting radioactive fission products (FP) and minor actinides (MA). Our overarching objective is to diminish the environmental impact of radioactive waste by efficiently separating FPs and MAs.
Auto sampling in Icp-ms measurement
A Day in the Lab
In our laboratory, research is structured around individual student schedules, encompassing literature exploration, experimental scheme design, specific experimental procedures, data analysis, and reporting. Students also have ample opportunities to engage in collaborative projects with industry partners and organizations like the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). Given the diverse international composition of our student body, English proficiency naturally evolves through this academic environment.
students' office room environment
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Development of porous MoO2 pellet target for Tc-99m/Mo-99 generator
- (M)Fundamental study on extraction of radium-228 from thorium dioxide for alpha therapeutic radiopharmaceutical isotope production
- (M)Analysis Synthesis of novel inorganic ion exchangers and adsorption behavior of alkali metal ions on their ion exchangers
The number of
PhD Graduates
5
Major employers of Graduates
- Mako Corporation
- Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited
- TEPCO Design Co., Ltd.
- Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated
