Osaka University is a leading national research university based in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, with campuses in Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh. Established in 1931, it is recognized for strengths in science, engineering, medicine, and interdisciplinary research. The university’s chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science, catalysis, and nanotechnology programs are among Japan’s most research-active, supported by advanced laboratories and shared facilities.
Key units relevant to the chemical industry include the Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Science, the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (SANKEN), and the Institute for Protein Research, which together span fundamental chemistry through applied materials and bioengineering. Osaka University collaborates widely with industry through joint research, consortia, and technology transfer, contributing to innovations in advanced materials, sustainable process technologies, energy devices, semiconductors, and healthcare-related materials. The university also plays a significant role in workforce development, patenting, and standard-setting that supports Japan’s and global chemical value chains.