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Nano Bio Integrated System Laboratory
Associate Professor / SHOJI Kan
Associate ProfessorSHOJI Kan
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- Integrating biology and mechanical engineering
- Proposing new concept
- Work hard, play hard !
Supervisor
Associate Professor / SHOJI Kan
Dr. Shoji is a young and energetic professor who started to manage his laboratory at NUT from 2020. He is knowledgeable in the fields of biology, electrochemistry, and mechanics. Thus, he always give us valuable advises when we need help. He also emphasizes English skills and gives us opportunities to present in international conferences.
Research Content
Our laboratory is working on the development of bio-integrated systems that biomaterials and machines are combined. Specifically, we are developing probe-type artificial cell membrane sensors to detect chemicals with high spatial resolution. In others, we are studying microfluidic devices to generate and manipulate giant liposomes and insect cyborgs driven by biofuel cells. Although Shoji Lab. belong to mechanical department, we are using biomaterials such as DNA, proteins, and phospholipids. Even if you do not have knowledge of biology or chemistry, you can learn it after joining our lab.
Conducting microfluidic experiments
A Day in the Lab
Core time is 10:00-18:00, and we do not hold morning seminars. We have four different groups depending on research topics and hold a meeting every two weeks for each group. Because some researches require time to prepare for experiments, it is necessary to plan ahead. Dr. Shoji usually works in the student's office. So, we can easily ask him if you have any questions. As a new laboratory that started in 2020, we can experience things that other laboratories cannot, such as selecting experimental equipment and assembling devices. We also take the initiative in creating lab rules and planning events.
Student office
Thesis Subjects
- (B)Nanopore sensors using an automated artificial cell membrane formation system
- (B)Evaluation of strain-resistance characteristics of CNT yarns for construction of zebrafish heart rate sensor
- (M)Artificial cell membrane probe threaded DNA nanopores
- (M)Local chemical detection using biological nanopore probes
The number of
PhD Graduates
0
Major employers of Graduates
- Naoetsu Electronics Co., Ltd.
- MANI, Inc.
- Outsourcing Technology, Inc.
