In our laboratory, we study a variety of forms of atomic nuclei, nuclear matter, and other finite systems using quantum many-body thoeries and computational approaches. Nucleus is a finite quantum system in the world of the strong interaction which binds protons and neutrons together in femto-meter scale. This femto world bridges the gap between the macroscopic world and the QED/QCD world of elemetary particles. The nuclear physics is a key to understand the origin of matter and life in this universe. It may also contribute to fundamental issues in our daily life, such as energy and environmental problems.

Nucleus provides mass of all the material around the world, and fuel of stars in the universe. Nuclear properties and hadron reactions determine the birth of elements. After the big bang, hadrons were created from the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), leading to light nuclei, then capturing electons to form atoms. Heavy elements are supposed to be formed by nuclear reactions in the stars. These nucleosynthesis process involves nuclei and hadrons in the extreme conditions. Studies of their structure and reactions will tell us the origin of ourselves.