Professor Yusa strives to make his lectures clear and engaging, encouraging students to stay curious throughout the course. Building on precision polymer synthesis as a common foundation, his research spans a wide range of applications, including medical polymers, cosmetics, inks, additives, resist materials, and fuel cells.
Students engage with polymer synthesis and polymer characterization, alongside organic chemistry, biochemistry, and interfacial science, while developing skills in experimental design and data analysis.
Using precision polymer synthesis, amphiphilic copolymers are synthesized, and the polymeric assemblies formed through their self-assembly in water are applied as carriers for drug delivery systems (DDS). Through this research, the laboratory aims to contribute to the treatment of cancer and other intractable diseases.
This work builds proficiency in polymer synthesis and characterization, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry, fostering a rigorous, evidence-based approach to materials research.
This research focuses on synthesizing the electrolyte membrane that serves as the core component of polymer electrolyte fuel cells, such as those used in fuel cell vehicles. Because vehicles powered solely by hydrogen emit no greenhouse gases, this technology holds promise for a cleaner, more sustainable future.