Last Update: Oct 08, 2026

Welcome to Sarukura Laboratory!

Our research themes are aimed at developing new optical materials useful in both science and engineering. With the use of lasers and spectroscopy techniques, we investigate the optical properties of different materials. We also implement other experimental and theoretical investigations regarding these materials with various collaborators both inside and outside Japan. Our studies on short-wavelength light-emitting materials have led to the advancement of new applications and next-generation industries.

NEWS 2026

Tribute for Dr. Georges Boulon
Professor Emeritus, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

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Sep 29-Oct 05, 2026	Professor Sarukura and WANG Ziyao (D1) attended The 14th International Conference on Photonics and Applications (ICPA 14). Professor Sarukura delivered a lecture at the plenary session as a member of the international organizing committee, while WANG Ziyao gave an oral presentation in the Optics and Spectroscopy session. < Publications> <Photo>
Sep 22-25, 2026	Professor Sarukura attended the ASEAN Campus Symposium held at De La Salle University,.Manila, Philippines <Photo>
Aug 30-Sep 06, 2026	Professor Sarukura, Associate Professor Shimizu, and M1 student Kazuna AMANO participated in fieldwork on Cebu Island, Philippines. <Photo>
Jul 06-10, 2026	Professor Sarukura, Associate Professor Shimizu, and D1 student Yugo Akabe attended IS-OM10 (10th International Symposium on Optical Materials) and gave oral presentations on "Fluorides for optics" and "Up-converting nanoparticles." <Publications>
Jun 22-26, 2026	Associate Professor Shimizu, along with first-year doctoral students Yugo Akabe and WANG Ziyao and first-year master's student Wataru Amano, conducted research experiments at the UVSOR Synchrotron Facility (Institute for Molecular Science) in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.