MINGOO JIN RESEARCH GROUP

Designing molecular dynamics in solid-state with investigating new functions

Hokkaido University, WPI-ICReDD

Welcome to
Mingoo Jin Laboratory!

Our group are engaged in the development of a novel solid state molecular materials by designing “molecular dynamics” in crystal with functional properties. By taking advantage of the highly ordered molecular arrangement in crystal with molecular motions (rotating, shifting, Oscillating, etc. ), mechanical and electronical features in molecular level can be designable which can connect with essential solid-state properties such as optics & luminescence, electronics, thermal behavior, etc. Through the researches, we aim to foster pioneering researchers who can contribute to develop our society through cutting-edge science in diverse fields.

Recent Publications

  • Blueprint for Crystalline Materials Exhibiting Correlated Molecular Rotational Dynamics and Emergent Properties

    Jiang, P.; Hiraku, Y.; Jin, M.* Cryst. Growth Des. 2025, in press.
    DOI :10.1021/acs.cgd.5c01419

  • Systematic investigation of the effect of trialkylsilyl groups on the crystal structures of perfluorophenyl-substituted thiophene

    Yonezawa, T.; Ito, H.*; Jin, M.* CrystEngComm. 2025, in press.
    DOI :10.1039/D5CE00898K

  • Design of Molecular Crystals toward Crystalline Molecular Machines: Rotors, Gears, and Motors

    Jiang, P.; Jin, M.* ACS Nanoscience Au 2025, in press.
    DOI :10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.5c00109

  • Computational Exploration of Polymer Mechanochemistry: Quantitation of Activation Force and Systematic Discovery of Reaction Sites by the Extended Artificial Force-Induced Reaction Method

    Jiang, J.*; Kubota, K.; Harabuchi, Y.; Jin, M.; Wang, Z.J.; Nakajima, T.; Ito, H.; Gong, J.P.; Maeda, S.* J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025, 147, 32502 - 32521.
    DOI :10.1021/jacs.5c06150

  • Rotational Dynamics in Crystalline Molecular Machines: A Novel Paradigm for Tuning Solid-State Photophysical Properties

    Tomita, R.; Jiang, P.; Jin, M* Chem. Phys. Rev. 2025, 6, 031304.
    DOI :10.1063/5.0277665