Student written Research Laboratory Guidebook 2027Nagaoka University of Technology

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Nanobio Materials Laboratory

Professor / TAGAYA Motohiro  Assistant Professor / NODA Daichi
  • Contributing to the world with novel NanoBiomaterials!
  • Changing the conventional concept of bioceramic synthesis!
  • Exploring the essence of “biocompatibility” based on ceramics!

Professor / TAGAYA Motohiro
Professor TAGAYA integrates bioceramic research for the industry-academia fusion. He enjoys teaching his students how to proceed with research planning and preparation of nanobioceramics with enthusiasm and kindness. He always provides accurate advice and takes care of his students’ careers.

Research Content

The purpose of our laboratory is to prepare nanobioceramics and design the interfaces towards “Cellular Therapeutics” in biomedical fields. We emphasize the technologies for artificially synthesizing and controlling nano-scale architectures based on natural phenomena in living organisms. The technology for skillfully combining inorganic and organic materials is very important for the nanostructural control. We have recently focused on the studies of “the nanobioceramic-induced control of cell functions through the interfacial material-cell interactions” and “the effective cellular uptakes of ligand-modified nanobioceramics”. In the future, these technologies can effectively encourage/improve the natural healing abilities of the patients.

Experimental laboratory for(upper)material synthesis and(lower)cell culture(insert: actual research photo).

A Day in the Lab

We carry out everything from material synthesis, characterization, analysis, and evaluation of cell growth. It is heavy work, but challenging and very rewarding. There is a friendly atmosphere where seniors and juniors can discuss and share research information without distinction. Since we are frequently talking with Prof. TAGAYA about research results and future plans, we can experiment at our own pace. There are many opportunities to present research results in academic conferences. Through weekly cleaning time and recreational activities such as the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival and barbecues, we deepen communication and strengthen relationships among laboratory members.

(Upper)group photo and(lower)photos of conference presentation awards.

Thesis Subjects

  • (D)Study on Surface States of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for Controlling Molecular Adsorption in Biomedical Applications
  • (D)Study on Surface Functionalization of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticle Films for Improving Their Cell Culture Ability
  • (D)Study on Drug Immobilization and Photofunctionalization of Calcium Phosphates for Theranostic Application

The number of
PhD Graduates

7

Major employers of Graduates

  • Institute of Science Tokyo
  • Okayama University
  • Sophia University
  • University of Yamanashi
  • ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.
  • Nippon Micrometal Corporation
  • OHARA QUARTZ CO., LTD.
  • Sekisui Polymatech Co., Ltd.
  • Terumo Corporation
  • Tokyo Electron Ltd.
Writer : ENDO Aoi, Energy Engineering
(National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College)