OpenFieldOsaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus
The Nakamozu Campus of Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU / 公立大学法人大阪公立大学), formerly the main campus of Osaka Prefecture University, is a world-class public STEM and agricultural science research hub situated in Sakai, Osaka.
Academic overview & excellence
Formed by the historic 2022 merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University, OMU is Japan's largest public metropolitan university. Nakamozu Campus hosts the Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Agriculture, and the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP).
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires completion of 12 years of formal education for undergraduate faculties (via EJU and university examinations). Master's and doctoral degrees require an accredited degree, research plan, and Japanese or English language proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80+ or JLPT N2/N1).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
OMU International Research Leader Doctoral Fellowship
JST-sponsored doctoral fellowship for outstanding researchers conducting advanced studies in artificial photosynthesis, clean energy conversion, or nanomaterials.
Master of Agricultural Science in Plant Genomics & Bioresources
Two-year master's curriculum exploring crop stress resilience genes, molecular plant breeding, soil microbial ecology, and closed-loop vertical plant factories.
Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Four-year JABEE-accredited engineering degree covering reaction kinetics, molecular catalyst design, polymer synthesis, and process control systems.
Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Prestigious postdoctoral appointment at Japan's premier artificial photosynthesis centre developing solar-driven water splitting and CO2 reduction catalysts.
Osaka Kansai Industrial Cluster Advanced Engineering Practicum
Three-month full-time industrial research placement with Osaka semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and clean energy conglomerates.
Master of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Systems
Two-year postgraduate degree examining micro-satellite orbital mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, hypersonic combustion, and intelligent robotics.
Certificate in Clean Green Energy Conversion & Solar Fuels
Eight-week technical intensive program analyzing photoelectrochemical water splitting cells, solar synthetic fuels, and hydrogen storage alloys.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Yutaka Amao
Director of Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis & Professor of Chemistry · Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP)
Prof. Dr. Yutaka Amao is Director of Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis & Professor of Chemistry in the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP) at Osaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus, conducting advanced research in Artificial Photosynthesis, Biocatalytic Solar Fuel Production, Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Methanol.
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Tatsumisago
President & World-Renowned Solid-State Battery Pioneer · Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Tatsumisago is President & World-Renowned Solid-State Battery Pioneer in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus, conducting advanced research in All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries, Sulfide Solid Electrolytes, Inorganic Glass Superionics.
Prof. Dr. Hiroki Hori
Professor of Agricultural Environmental Engineering · Graduate School of Agriculture, Nakamozu Campus
Prof. Dr. Hiroki Hori is Professor of Agricultural Environmental Engineering in the Graduate School of Agriculture, Nakamozu Campus at Osaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus, conducting advanced research in Smart Plant Factory Control, Environmental Sensing in Greenhouses, Crop Microclimate Physics.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Osaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus.