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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which plants produce a diverse range of compounds that can serve as medicines or poisons. By studying the genetic aspects of catalytic enzymes involved in substance production, regulatory factors, and proteins responsible for substance transport and self-resistance, I aim to shed light on the evolutionary pathways in this process.
Recent Topics of Interest: Relationship between biodiversity and human society: How should human society be in the order of the natural world, and what will happen in the future?
Motto in Research or in Life: A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Hobby / Holiday: Leisurely unwind and enjoy
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Faculty of Medicine, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI conduct research aimed at discovering diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets through integrating clinical information and omics data, such as comprehensive gene expression (transcriptome) and protein expression (proteome) using clinical specimens. Additionally, I work on elucidating the regulatory mechanisms of gene expression during the differentiation process by using cell models.
Recent Topics of Interests: Stratification and prognostication of disease based on omics data
Motto in Research or in Life: Spirit of a rag (a willingness to contribute to society even at the cost of personal sacrifice)
Hobby / Holiday: I feel happiest when I spend time with my family.
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorMy research has focused on microfabrication techniques for applications in materials development, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics. One of our goals is to achieve precision bio-manipulation that could not be achieved with bulk-scale devices and systems. My research interests include, but are not limited to, the development of advanced systems for precise cell sorting using microfluidic devices, the fabrication of biomaterials for mammalian cell culture, and materials for rapid diagnosis of pathogens.
Medical Mycology Research Center / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorInfectious diseases caused by RNA viruses, such as COVID-19 and Influenza, are significant threats to our daily lives. In order to overcome them, I am working on analyzing the physiological significance and molecular mechanism of anti-viral signaling induced by host RNA sensors in our innate immune system and trying to gain valuable insights that can contribute to developing therapeutic strategies for emerging infectious diseases.
Recent Topics of Interest: Interaction between Anti-viral and Stress Responses
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research aimed at creating ‘meaningful structures’ in the mesoscale, which connects the nanoscale and microscale, through the assembly of molecules.
Given that crucial functions within living organisms heavily rely on mesoscale structures, my goal is to artificially fabricate such structures to generate novel functionalities.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Development of a method to assemble nanostructures into more complex hierarchical structures
Motto in Research or in Life:
Not being afraid to fail
Respecting others
Hobby / Holiday: Searching for addicting music, Going out to places my kids love
Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University
ProfessorIn my research, I leverage newly developed ultrasound systems and advanced signal analysis methods to evaluate the relationship between tissue properties and acoustic characteristics across multiple scales, ranging from whole organs to individual cells. I integrate these findings with mechanical and biochemical data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the biophysical properties of various tissues. Through this approach, I aim to achieve the ‘standardization of image diagnosis’ and enable ‘non-invasive definitive diagnosis using ultrasound alone,’ independent of factors such as equipment and settings.
Recent Topics of Interests:
I am interested in the broad spectrum of biological wave phenomena, spanning from ultrasound waves to particle behaviors.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Action is the first step, Ubuntu
Hobby / Holiday:
Researching food cultures, Taking care of the Aquarium
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorCollection, preservation, identification, and characterization of fungi pathogenic to humans:
Certain types of fungi cause infections in humans, including skin infections such as athlete's foot and respiratory tract infections. These infections commonly affect immunocompromised patients and may invade the respiratory systems, such as the lungs.
These pathogenic fungi are collected in collaboration with medical institutions, analyzed for their species and characteristics, including drug sensitivity, and preserved.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Distribution of drug-resistant Trichophyton and its mechanism of action
Motto in Research or in Life: Persistence is power (Keep steady without giving up)
Hobby / Holiday: Kendo, Iaido training, Sward Appreciation, Reading, Cooking
Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI am conducting research on the functionality of a single magnetic atom or molecule on the surface of solid materials, such as magnetic substances and superconductors, as a quantum bit or quantum sensor for the next generation of quantum computers. Additionally, I have developed a distinctive scanning tunneling microscope capable of directly observing the quantum states of the smallest atomic and molecular structures. My current focus is on actively contributing to the development of novel quantum materials.
Recent Topics of Interest: The development of a quantum bit network utilizing atom and molecule
Motto in Research or in Life: Persist in what I like.
Hobby / Holiday: Research, Sacred Site Visits