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

  • 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, in press.
    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

  • Homoleptic copper(i)–bisphosphine complexes as photoredox catalysts

    Saha, P.; Tomita, R.; Tsuneda, T.; Jiang, P.; Taketsugu, T.; Jin, M.; Huang, D.* Dalton Trans. 2025, 54, 11725 - 11731.
    DOI :10.1039/D5DT01099C

  • Construction of sterically bent p-conjugated arylene by implanting into bulky NHC Cu(I) coordination polymers in crystalline media

    Tomita, R.; Jin, M.* CrystEngComm. 2025, in press,
    DOI :10.1039/D5CE00346F

  • Achieving Chiral Crystallization through Tailored Silyl-Substituted Dipolar Molecular Designs

    Natsumi, H.; Yonezawa, T.; Ito, H.*; Jin, M.* Cryst. Growth. Des. 2025, 25, 4725 - 4731.
    DOI :doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.5c00215