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Assistant Professor Dr. Bhagirath Saini Joins Ibaraki University
Dr. Bhagirath Saini joined the faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, as an Assistant Professor on August 1, 2026. Earlier this year, Dr. Saini came to Japan in February through the LOTUS Programme (India-Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Programme) of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Since then, he has […]
MSA-DAC Research Network Webpage Launched
The Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) at Ibaraki University has launched a dedicated webpage for the MSA-DAC Research Network. The MSA-DAC Research Network focuses on Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC) technologies and aims to promote research and development toward low-energy CO₂ capture and carbon recycling, as well as to strengthen collaboration among […]
MSA-DAC Research Network Launched
The "MSA-DAC Research Network" was established on November 21, 2025, with participation from multiple companies, financial institutions, and local governments, aiming to achieve the social implementation of "Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC)", which enables low-energy carbon dioxide capture. The Network is organized into regular members (entering into joint research contracts worth 3 million […]
Establishment of the MSA-DAC Research Network
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the development of effective carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture technologies is an urgent priority. In particular, direct air capture(DAC) technology requires innovations that reduce both energy consumption and cost. At the Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center, Ibaraki University, we are advancing research focused on the Moisture swing adsorption method—an approach […]
Research paper by Assistant Professor Haruki Nagakawa and a co-author selected for the English academic journal Cover
A research paper titled “Morphology Optimization of CdS–Pt Photocatalyst by Photoetching for Hydrogen Production with High Quantum Efficiency” by Assistant Professor Haruki Nagakawa from the CRERC Synthes Unit and a co-author has been selected as the Inside Front Cover of the September 18, 2025 issue of Chemical Communications. Haruki Nagakawa, Tetsu TatsumaMorphology optimization of CdS-Pt […]
MoU Signing Between Ibaraki University and University of Technology Malaysia Highlights International Academic Cooperation
Ibaraki University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic exchange with the University of Technology Malaysia. MoU Exchange Ceremony was held at the Malaysia Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai on July 21, 2025. At the ceremony, commemorative gifts were exchanged between President Hiroyuki Ohta of Ibaraki University and Vice Chancellor Professor […]
Agreement on Collaboration and Cooperation with Kashima Oil Co., Ltd
On December 25, 2024, a signing ceremony for the agreement on collaboration and cooperation between Ibaraki University and Kashima Oil Co., Ltd. was held. CRERC Director Kotaro Tanaka and Professor Keiichi Koseki attended the ceremony. For more details, please click [here].
CRERC Brochures
CRERC brochures are available in English and Japanese.For more information on the contents, please refer to the PDF in the link below. English versionJapanese version
CRERC Faculty Recruitment (Professor or Associate Professor)
The Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) of Ibaraki University is recruiting one faculty member (Professor or Associate Professor). For details, please refer to the following faculty recruitment guideline. Ibaraki University Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center Faculty Recruitment Guidelines Application Deadline: Sep. 13, 2024 (Friday)Starting date: As soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2025
CRERC Director Tanaka gives lecture at Tongji University, China
On May 14, 2024, CRERC Director Prof. Kotaro Tanaka visited the College of Automotive Studies, Tongji University in Shanghai, China, to give a lecture on his research on carbon neutral fuels. The lecture was moderated by Prof. Li Liguang, and after the lecture, Prof. Li presented Prof. Tanaka with a commemorative photo frame. An article […]