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Tsukuba University was established on October 1st,
1973 with the purpose of developing a base for new education
and research as well as to build an international organization
that is diverse and flexible. The chemistry department was also
established at the same time. At Tsukuba, Faculty Members belong
to one of 26 departments and conduct research according to their
field. Currently, there are 12 professors, 8 associate professors,
11 instructors , 6 assistants and 4 assistant researchers in
the chemistry department. The main fields of research include
analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, inorganic physical
chemistry, physical chemistry, organic physical chemistry, organic
chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry, cosmochemistry, and functional
molecular chemistry. In addition, these are energy and environmental
chemistry. Professors conduct research in groups according to
their field and also teach in the various educational organizations
such as school of natural science for undergraduate students
and graduate school (doctoral course in chemistry, master's course
in science and engineering, environmental studies, education).
In round-table discussions, the chemistry department faculty
and steering committee examine the administration of the department
and other important issues. Decisions are made in faculty meetings.
Each professor, as a member of his or her respective committee,
has a role not only in the administration of the chemistry department
but in the University as a whole.
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