Kyushu University established Q-PIT (the Kyushu University Platform for Inter/Transdisciplinary Energy Research) in 2016 as an institute dedicated to energy research and education. It builds on the university’s strong record in energy research and aims to contribute to solving global energy and environmental challenges, and promoting a sustainable society.
This initiative was launched in the context of the Paris Agreement adopted at COP21 in 2015, at a time when global efforts toward decarbonization were accelerating—especially after Japan announced in 2020 its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

In this context, Kyushu University was designated as a Designated National University Corporation in 2021. Guided by the vision of becoming a university that “drives social transformation through the integration of comprehensive knowledge,” we are advancing education and research activities at a world-class level.
We place particular emphasis on addressing social issues and promoting change through Digital Transformation (DX), with decarbonization positioned as one of the key entry points for these efforts.

Q-PIT serves as a university-wide platform for generating “comprehensive knowledge” through the integration and fusion of diverse academic fields and plays a leading role in driving social innovation and transformation.
Based on this vision, Q-PIT reorganized its structure in FY2022, shifting from the previous research unit system into three-division framework: the Division for Education Promotion, the Division for Research Promotion, and the Division for Social Design.
The Division for Research Promotion consists of three clusters—the Energy Materials and Devices Cluster, the Energy Systems Cluster, and the Energy Society Cluster—with more than 250 researchers involved. These clusters promote interdisciplinary research aimed at generating comprehensive knowledge and solving social challenges.
To further accelerate the social implementation of research outcomes, Q-PIT established a new Division for Future Design in FY2024, expanding its organization into four-division structure.

The Division for Future Design has developed a platform that carries out future forecasting, analysis, implementation assessment, and incubation (the FCVI cycle) for innovative technologies in the energy field. By further strengthening collaboration with existing divisions, Q-PIT aims to create diverse and advanced decarbonized energy technologies, establish the academic foundation of “Future Energy Studies,” and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Through these efforts, Q-PIT brings together diverse expertise from within and outside the university to foster innovation through interdisciplinary research and address real-world challenges, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We appreciate your continued support and cooperation, which are essential for advancing the activities of Q-PIT.

Tatsuro Ishibashi, President of Kyushu University and Director of Q-PIT