HX206200 Special Lectures in Mathematics(Theory and Experiment of Self-Assembly using DNA Nanotechnology)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Science

Lecture Code HX206200 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 数学特別講義（DNAナノテクノロジーによる自己組織化の理論と実験）

Subject Name
（Katakana）スウガクトクベツコウギ（ディーエヌエーナノテクノロジーニヨルジコソシキカノリロントジッケン）

Subject Name in
English Special Lectures in Mathematics(Theory and Experiment of Self-Assembly using DNA Nanotechnology)

Instructor To be announced.,ICHIKAWA MASATOSHI

Instructor
(Katakana) タントウキョウインミテイ,イチカワ　マサトシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Because the course will include video materials, board work, and discussions, students are encouraged to attend on site. Online participation will also be permitted for those who are unable to come to Higashi-Hiroshima campus (e.g., students from another campus, remote locations, or other universities).

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Mathematics/Statistics

Eligible Students M1, M2, D1, D2, D3, B4

Keywords Self Assembly
Self Organization
DNA Nanotechnology
DNA Origami
DNA Computer
Molecular Robotics
Active Matter

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This lecture introduces phenomena known as "self-assembly" and "self-organization", where small elements interact and aggregate to form ordered behaviors and structures. It focuses particularly on techniques for artificially implementing self-assembly at the molecular level using DNA nanotechnology, covering its historical background, operating principles, mathematical models, and more. The goal is to learn about the cutting-edge DNA Nanotechnology, which is an interdisciplinary field spanning Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering. Based on the understanding, one can further discover its usefulness, potential application, and interesting points.

Class Schedule The following topics will be covered. Topics are not introduced one by one, instead, each lecture will contain multiple topics in part.

1. Self-organization phenomena observed in nature
2. Self-organization through computer programs
3. DNA molecules from biological, chemical, and materials perspectives
4. Fundamentals of DNA Nanotechnology
5. Static two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures via DNA Origami
6. Designing chemical reaction systems using DNA Computers
7. Pattern formation through DNA reaction-diffusion systems
8. Applications of DNA Nanotechnology to molecular robotics and active matter

Reports will be assigned.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. DNAオリガミ入門基礎から学ぶDNAナノ構造の設計技法 978-4274227134
分子ロボティクス概論 978-4990907648
DNA分子デザインのすべて 978-4990907679

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Active discussion is welcome.

Requirements

Grading Method Report and attendance

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other This lecture is given by Dr. Ibuki Kawamata (Kyoto Univ.). The lecture schedule will be announced later. We apologize for the inconvenience. In case you have questions, please ask by e-mail: ichikaw@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Science
Lecture Code	HX206200	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	数学特別講義（DNAナノテクノロジーによる自己組織化の理論と実験）
Subject Name （Katakana）	スウガクトクベツコウギ（ディーエヌエーナノテクノロジーニヨルジコソシキカノリロントジッケン）
Subject Name in English	Special Lectures in Mathematics(Theory and Experiment of Self-Assembly using DNA Nanotechnology)
Instructor	To be announced.,ICHIKAWA MASATOSHI
Instructor (Katakana)	タントウキョウインミテイ,イチカワ　マサトシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Because the course will include video materials, board work, and discussions, students are encouraged to attend on site. Online participation will also be permitted for those who are unable to come to Higashi-Hiroshima campus (e.g., students from another campus, remote locations, or other universities).
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Mathematics/Statistics
Eligible Students	M1, M2, D1, D2, D3, B4
Keywords	Self Assembly Self Organization DNA Nanotechnology DNA Origami DNA Computer Molecular Robotics Active Matter
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This lecture introduces phenomena known as "self-assembly" and "self-organization", where small elements interact and aggregate to form ordered behaviors and structures. It focuses particularly on techniques for artificially implementing self-assembly at the molecular level using DNA nanotechnology, covering its historical background, operating principles, mathematical models, and more. The goal is to learn about the cutting-edge DNA Nanotechnology, which is an interdisciplinary field spanning Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering. Based on the understanding, one can further discover its usefulness, potential application, and interesting points.
Class Schedule	The following topics will be covered. Topics are not introduced one by one, instead, each lecture will contain multiple topics in part. 1. Self-organization phenomena observed in nature 2. Self-organization through computer programs 3. DNA molecules from biological, chemical, and materials perspectives 4. Fundamentals of DNA Nanotechnology 5. Static two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures via DNA Origami 6. Designing chemical reaction systems using DNA Computers 7. Pattern formation through DNA reaction-diffusion systems 8. Applications of DNA Nanotechnology to molecular robotics and active matter Reports will be assigned.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	DNAオリガミ入門基礎から学ぶDNAナノ構造の設計技法 978-4274227134 分子ロボティクス概論 978-4990907648 DNA分子デザインのすべて 978-4990907679
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Active discussion is welcome.
Requirements
Grading Method	Report and attendance
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	This lecture is given by Dr. Ibuki Kawamata (Kyoto Univ.). The lecture schedule will be announced later. We apologize for the inconvenience. In case you have questions, please ask by e-mail: ichikaw@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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