Welcome to Shimura Lab!
Name: LI Tianping
Grade & Program: 1st year, Master’s program
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Ⅰ. Academic Life
Semiconductors are really important nowadays, and in our lab, we are working hard to explore new possibilities.
Lab Menbers
1. Research Projects
Right now, our lab mainly focuses on two projects:
- Ge lasers, a project that Professor Shimura brought from Osaka University.
- SiC defect engineering, which we are working on together with a semiconductor company.
Students can choose their research project based on their interests.
For the Ge laser project, we are trying to create Ge microdisks using laser-induced liquid-phase crystallization. Our goal is to make high-efficiency lasers that are compatible with silicon chips.
For the SiC project, we use X-rays from the famous facility Spring-8 in Japan to study defects in SiC crystals. We focus on crystal evaluation methods using X-ray topography.
We have weekly lab meetings where Professor Shimura patiently guides us.
Everyone has their own work and responsibilities, and we really enjoy the process of doing research together.
2. Collaborations and Research Exchanges
In our lab, we collect and process a lot of data, and because we need access to large equipment and special facilities, we often collaborate with other universities and research centers.For example, we work with Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), which is close to us, and with Professor Shimura’s former lab at Osaka University.
Shimura Lab at Osaka
This past winter break, Professor Shimura took us to Watanabe Lab at Osaka University to do some photoluminescence testing. He also took one of our lab members, Huang-san, to Tokyo University of Science for an academic exchange. Our lab offers many chances for research activities and collaborations.
As long as we stay motivated and passionate about research, there are always lots of opportunities to learn and grow.Thanks to these collaborations, we get to experience different kinds of research and meet many people in the field.
3. Academic Conferences
We also participate in academic conferences like SSDM and JSAP. Through these events, we learn about the latest research trends, practice our communication skills, and connect with researchers from other universities. Attending conferences really helps us stay active in the academic community and broaden our horizons.
Ⅱ. Daily Life
1. Eating Together
Every semester, we usually have one or two lab parties, like going to an izakaya or enjoying yakiniku (Japanese BBQ).
Welcome Party for New Members at Yakiniku King
There are also always some snacks in the lab — sometimes the professor or students bring treats for everyone to share. It’s a small thing, but it makes the lab feel very warm and friendly.
2. Relationship with Professor
Professor Shimura is super friendly. He always smiles and treats us with great kindness and respect.
One time, he even personally took a student who couldn’t speak Japanese, to the hospital. It was really touching and shows how much he cares about us.
We also celebrate Professor Shimura’s birthday together, which brings everyone even closer.
3. Relationship Between Students
Since our lab is still quite new, all the students know each other very well. We often eat together, chat about our research, and help each other out.
The atmosphere in the lab is really warm and lively — it feels more like a group of close friends working together rather than just colleagues.
