Message from the President
Kiyotaka Ise
President
Japan Fine Ceramics Center
Since its establishment in 1985, JFCC has always been at the forefront of developing and evaluating materials, with a primary focus on fine ceramics. In 2007, alongside the existing "Materials Technology Research Laboratory," the "Nano-Structure Research Laboratory" was founded, enabling us to contribute even more broadly to society through research and development in a wider range of materials. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2025, we would like to express our deepest gratitude and respect for the unwavering support and cooperation of all stakeholders, as well as the dedicated efforts of our predecessors.
Times continue to change, yet the environment surrounding us today is increasingly complex, intertwined with political, economic, and social factors, and burdened with global challenges, including extreme weather and natural disasters. The magnitude of these fluctuations and the uncertainty and opacity of the future seem to be growing ever larger and deeper. In this new era, JFCC’s mid- to long-term vision is to advance research and development aimed at creating new materials with unprecedented, highly advanced properties and functions, thereby contributing to society.
The foundation of research and development in science and technology began with experimental science based on measurement and observation, evolved into theoretical science alongside mathematics, and further developed into computational science with the advancement of computers, including numerical calculations and simulations. Today, we live in an era where data science and information science are commonplace. Research and development in this new era not only accelerates the pace of innovation but also seeks to generate new solutions that were previously unattainable with existing knowledge. By leveraging these data technologies, integrating material synthesis through robotics—which has recently become widespread—and conducting precise observation and analysis of the results, we aim to create a broad and rapid research and development cycle that leads to high-quality research and the creation of new materials.
At JFCC, every employee acts as a professor in their respective research and development fields, working collaboratively as a team. By harnessing the collective strength of the scientific and technological capabilities within our institute, we will continue to challenge ourselves to achieve our vision. We sincerely ask for your continued guidance and support, now more than ever.
