Greeting

Chief Secretary
Takaaki Manaka
(Science Tokyo)

The Molecular and Bio-Electronics Division (M&BE) has evolved as a hub connecting various fields including electronics, biotechnology, medicine, and materials science, in addition to the core disciplines of applied physics such as physics and chemistry. This progress has been built upon the accumulated enthusiasm and creativity of many researchers, and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have been involved. M&BE actively embraces interdisciplinary themes, creating an atmosphere where researchers from different backgrounds naturally gather, stimulate each other, and grow together—this is one of the division’s greatest attractions.

Currently, our society faces complex and multifaceted challenges such as climate change, advanced healthcare, sustainable energy, and food and health issues. These challenges can no longer be addressed by a single specialized field alone, requiring greater “integration” and “collaboration” than ever before. M&BE serves as an experimental ground for such interdisciplinary fusion and holds great potential as a platform for new challenges. In recent years, we have seen increasing intersections with rapidly advancing technologies such as AI and robotics. Even in the fields of organic molecules and biotechnology, data-driven research and approaches involving automation and optimization are becoming increasingly necessary. The ability to flexibly embrace these new waves and incorporate them in a way unique to M&BE will become increasingly important for the division’s future development. Above all, what we value most is the power of people. It is particularly important to create an environment where young researchers can freely express their ideas and engage in research through trial and error. I believe that M&BE’s continued role as a platform where young researchers can take center stage and thrive will be key to our future development.

I hope we can be a division where generations can progress together while respecting and learning from each other. What kind of value can this division create in the future? I look forward to thinking, acting, and taking new steps forward together with all of you. I kindly ask for your continued warm support and cooperation.

Purpose

Molecular Electronics and Bioelectronics Division aims to provide a platform for researchers in the fields of molecular electronics, bioelectronics, and related areas to collaborate and exchange ideas and promote the advancement and development of the science and technology within these domains.

This division actively conducts a wide range of research activities across electrical and electronic engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science. These efforts focus on using organic molecular materials as foundational components, with the goal of controlling their structure, enabling new functions, manipulating interfacial properties, and integrating them into devices. Over the next 5 to 10 years, the division is expected to hold a significant position within the electronics, IT, and environmental energy sectors of the Japan Society of Applied Physics. Its objective is to foster scientific and technological growth that enriches human society through the creation of novel functional materials and the development of new functional devices.

Activities

To achieve the purpose of this division, the following activities will be undertaken:

1. Publish “Molecular Electronics and Bioelectronics” journal
2. Organize workshops, training courses, symposia, and lectures
3. Plan and edit books and other publications
4. Conduct any other activities necessary to achieve the objectives of this division