My dream is to discover physical phenomena that no one has ever seen before and to uncover their underlying principles through theoretical calculations. I am deeply fascinated by the moment when an original idea leads to the discovery of a new phenomenon or the birth of a new concept. This pursuit of understanding and curiosity about the unknown phenomena is one of the driving forces behind my research.

I am studying unusual electronic states and response phenomena that arise in materials. Electrons sensitively respond to changes in crystal structure, symmetry, interactions with surrounding nuclei and other electrons, as well as external conditions such as temperature and pressure, leading to a wide variety of behaviors. For example, in elemental tellurium crystal, the atoms form right- and left-handed helical structures, much like a spiral staircase. When an electric current is applied along the helical axis, the electron spins tend to align in that direction, producing magnetization. This intriguing phenomenon originates from the breaking of mirror symmetry—meaning that a right-handed helix does not coincide with its mirror-reflected image. Using theoretical calculations, I analyze how such crystal symmetry and electron motion give rise to exotic responses and various charge or magnetic orders. I am also working on developing new theoretical methods to better understand these phenomena.

On sunny days, I commute by bicycle, and I prefer routes where I can keep moving without stopping at red lights—choosing paths with green lights as long as they are not too much of a detour. I take a similar approach in research: when I encounter a problem that I cannot solve even after thinking about it for a whole day, I intentionally shift my focus to another research topic. Just as taking a detour on my bike sometimes leads me to unexpected cafés or new scenery, thinking about another topic often helps me find the key to solving a problem that seemed impossible to overcome.

My hobby—once again related to bicycles—is cycling. As a student, I used to travel for one or two weeks at a time with a tent strapped to my bike, often exploring long distances with friends. These days, long trips have become difficult physically, so I mainly enjoy day rides. Hokkaido offers many beautiful landscapes, and simply riding through them is refreshing and helps clear my mind.