Takayuki Homma

Professor Takayuki Homma is a distinguished faculty member at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Applied Chemistry. With a Doctor of Engineering from Waseda University (1992), he has established himself as a leading researcher in electrochemistry and nanofabrication technologies. His career spans over three decades of significant contributions to materials science and electrochemical engineering.

• Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering (1992)

Professor Homma's research focuses on the intersection of electrochemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science. His work centers on nanostructure formation processes, microfabrication techniques, MEMS development, and surface/interface phenomena. He has made significant contributions to magnetic recording technologies, electrodeposition processes, and energy storage materials. His laboratory specializes in developing advanced analytical techniques, particularly surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for in-situ interface analysis, and has pioneered several electrochemical fabrication methods for functional micro/nano structures.

His extensive publication record (263 papers with 3,553 citations and an h-index of 33) demonstrates consistent high-impact research output. Recent work shows a strong focus on CoPt magnetic nanowires for 3D memory devices, plasmonic sensors using electroless deposition, and advanced battery materials including zinc-based systems and electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction. His research bridges fundamental electrochemical processes with practical applications in data storage, energy conversion, and sensing technologies.

• ECS Fellow (May 2019)
• Fellow of the Electrochemical Society (March 2019)
• Electrochemical Society Academic Award (March 2015)
• Electrochemical Society Best Paper Award (March 2012)
• American Electrochemical Society Research Achievement Award (2010)
• Multiple awards from Surface Finishing Association and Electrochemical Society

Professor Homma has mentored numerous students and researchers while securing significant research funding. His laboratory maintains strong collaborations with international research groups and industry partners, particularly in the development of advanced materials for electronic devices and energy applications. He has led multiple joint research projects on competitive funding topics including magnetic recording media, micro-thermoelectric devices, and high-purity silicon production.

His research group operates specialized facilities for electrochemical fabrication, surface analysis, and nanomaterials characterization. The laboratory is particularly known for its innovative approaches to in-situ interface analysis using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and its expertise in precise control of electrodeposition processes for functional nanostructures.