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Nano Bio Integrated System Laboratory
Associate Professor / SHOJI Kan
- Design the interface between machines and biomaterials
- Contribute to the world with hybrid systems
- Work hard, play hard!
Associate Professor / SHOJI Kan
Dr. Shoji is a young and energetic professor who experienced forefront research work inside and outside Japan. He is familiar with the fields of mechanics, biology, and electrochemistry and always gives us sound advice when we have some issues. Moreover, he provides opportunities to participate in domestic and international conferences and conduct research with professors from other universities.
Research Content
We design and develop an interface that naturally connects biomaterials and machines to realize bio-integrated systems with functions beyond conventional machines. In detail, we develop biofuel-cell-driven insect cyborgs that are expected to be used for environmental monitoring and life-saving at disaster sites. Moreover, we aim to establish manipulation technology of vesicles formed by artificial cell membranes for the application of casings of biofuel cells and molecular robots. Additionally, we develop single molecular measurement technology by using probe-type biosensors with DNA and proteins. We use chemistry and biology, but you don’t need to worry because you can learn them with us.
Formation of a liposome chain for the body of biofuel cells and molecular robots
A Day in the Lab
We mainly research in the core time from 10am to 6pm on weekdays. Because all members including the professor are in the office, we can discuss at any time. We are divided into four groups based on research contents, and meetings to discuss the progress and future directions are carried out for each group once every two weeks. Moreover, the opportunities for presentation in front of all laboratory members and the conferences are given several times a year and we can improve our presentation skills.
Additionally, recreation such as drinking parties, BBQs, ball games, and mountain climbing often take place.
Additionally, recreation such as drinking parties, BBQs, ball games, and mountain climbing often take place.
Group photo at a peak of Mt. Shimogongendo
Thesis Subjects
- (D)Probe-Type DNA Nanopore Sensor for 3D Biomolecular Mapping
- (M)Investigation of Distributed Sensor Network Construction Using Self-Powered Cyborg Insects
- (B)Speed Control of Liposome-Based Molecular Robots Using Light-Triggered DNA Nanopores
The number of
PhD Graduates
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Major employers of Graduates
- Naoetsu Electronics Co., Ltd.
- MANI, Inc.
- Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation
- Mitutoyo Corporation
- SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
- DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
- IHI Transport Machinery Co., Ltd.
