We study the interaction of a laser pulse and an ion beam with matter through theory and simulations. Our research interest is a new field called high-field phenomena and attosecond science, which studies the quantum dynamics in an ultrashort intense laser field. Especially, we investigate highly nonlinear processes such as high-harmonic generation and tunneling ionization as well as attosecond electron dynamics in atoms and molecules, based on atomic and plasma physics as well as quantum chemistry. Also, we develop a sophisticated method of dose calculation for heavy-ion cancer therapy, which will run on the next-generation supercomputor.

We are looking for brilliant and motivated graduate students (master and PhD) who will conduct theoretical and simulational research in one of the above-mentioned fields. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Special Graduate Program (scholarship) of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Mangement. See the website for details and application forms.