When small molecules, particularly ions, transport through complexly intertwined structures, what paths do they take and how fast can they move (conduct or diffuse)? Ion transport phenomena occurring in the nanoscale world play a crucial role in a wide range of fields, from biomolecules in life sciences to polymer materials in materials science.

We use theoretical approaches (e.g., molecular simulations) to elucidate these phenomena, which are difficult to observe in experiments, on challenging spatiotemporal scales. Our goal is to perform theoretical high-efficiency and high-functionality molecular design, and, in collaboration with experimental groups, we aim for broad applications ranging from engineering applications, such as constructing artificial cells and molecular systems, to medical applications, including drug discovery.