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HAKKO Science Laboratory
Professor / OGASAWARA Wataru
Assistant Professor / NAKAMURA Akihiro
- Amazing microbial power hidden in fermentation
- Understanding and utilizing microorganisms
- Seriously and actively, opening up new frontier
Professor / OGASAWARA Wataru, Assistant Professor / NAKAMURA Akihiro
Prof. Ogasawara and Nakamura are cheerful teachers who guide us sometimes strict and sometimes kindly. We are given various chances such as attending academic conferences and internships at universities and companies. They always encourage us to be independent in research activities.
Research Content
We aim to deepen understanding about the world of microorganisms and how to exploit their promising potential for industrial applications.
◆ Filamentous fungi(mold): Analysis of enzyme production mechanisms of filamentous fungi capable of decomposing plant biomass with the aim of producing useful substances.
◆ Oleaginous yeast: Study on the production mechanisms of yeast accumulateing lipid in the cell, toword the stable supply of edible lipid.
◆ Bacteria: Drug development targeting periodontal pathogens and multidrug-resistant bacteria through investigation of proteolytic enzymes.
◆ Screening of microorganisms: Establishment of state-of-the-art culture technology using emulsion and screening for useful microorganisms.
◆ Filamentous fungi(mold): Analysis of enzyme production mechanisms of filamentous fungi capable of decomposing plant biomass with the aim of producing useful substances.
◆ Oleaginous yeast: Study on the production mechanisms of yeast accumulateing lipid in the cell, toword the stable supply of edible lipid.
◆ Bacteria: Drug development targeting periodontal pathogens and multidrug-resistant bacteria through investigation of proteolytic enzymes.
◆ Screening of microorganisms: Establishment of state-of-the-art culture technology using emulsion and screening for useful microorganisms.
(A)Filamentous fungi,(B)Oleaginous yeast,
(C)Structure of enzyme,(D)Screening of microorganisms by emulsion
A Day in the Lab
The core time in our laboratory is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seminars are held on every Monday, where students present their research progress and review a publication related to their research theme. We have great opportunities to share our research information with professors and students from other universities or institutes through domestic and international conferences. Because there are many seniors and assistants, we have an environment that supports how to conduct research and how to create presentation materials.
Group photo of laboratory members
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Analysis of the Cellulase Induction Mechanism Mediated by the Transceptor CRT1 in Trichoderma reesei
- (M)Establishment of a Foundational Oil Production Process in the Oleaginous Yeast Rhodosporidium toruloides for Industrial Utilization
- (M)Cultivation of Uncultured Microorganisms Using Droplet-Based Culture Technology and Development of a High-Throughput Screening System
The number of
PhD Graduates
13
Major employers of Graduates
- Iwatsuka Confectionery Co.,Ltd.
- Bourbon Corporation
- Hakkaisan Brewery Co., Ltd.
- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
- Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.
- Amano Enzyme Inc.
- National Institute of Technology, Miyakonojo College
- Teesside University
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladlkrabang
- Ho Chi Minh City University if Technology and Education
