General Manager, Founding Development Division. Doctor of Science. He has been involved in a number of projects such as "L-RAD," which creates joint research between academia and industry based on unused research ideas, "DeSET," which develops technology to dramatically accelerate the creation of submarine topographic maps, and the planning and promotion of new research themes at major corporate research laboratories. In September 2021, he was appointed to his current position, where he is taking on the challenge of creating businesses that go beyond research.

After receiving a Master's degree from Yokohama City University's Graduate School of Integrated Science, he joined the Central Research Laboratory of Nippon Ham Co. in 2003. He was involved in the research and development of food testing kits for food allergens and food poisoning bacteria in processed foods, and received his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture, Kinki University in 2016.

D. in Materials Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. His main research interests include themes related to the development of evaluation methods for biological functions and the search for bioactive substances, such as the search for antifungal and antitumor active substances, anti-aging, and epigenetic matters. Board member of the Japanese Society for Biotechnology Education, councilor of the Japanese Society of Mycology and Mold Science, board member of the Chemical Sensor Research Group of the Electrochemical Society of Japan, and others.

He graduated from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the University of Tokyo in 2000, and completed his doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2005. In 2021, he became a professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Keio University (current position). Currently, he is engaged in the development and application of functional molecules for viewing and elucidating biological phenomena.

After joining Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 1992, he was engaged in process development and industrialization of chemicals, followed by the development of next-generation process platform technologies such as biomass utilization, energy conservation and low-carbon technologies. He has been in his current position since April 2022.

ADvance Lab, a laboratory for the next generation by the next generation

ADvance Lab

The ADvance Lab was established in August of this year with the goal of becoming "the world's first research institute where the next generation can engage in world-changing research. Researchers write papers, present them at conferences, and conduct joint research with domestic and international companies and organizations. At the booth, the founding members will personally introduce how they came to establish ADvance Lab, its features, and their plans for future activities! We look forward to seeing you at our booth!

Chemistry x Biotechnology x Manufacturing!

Kanagawa Institute of Technology

Kanagawa Academy of Technology (KAIT) is a university that fosters "engineers with a research mindset" through distinctive laboratory education. From KAIT, where students can study a wide range of fields from environment, automobile, nursing, information, and bioengineering, graduate students from the Department of Applied Chemistry and Biology, Faculty of Engineering, participated in this year's event! What are the mechanisms of living organisms revealed by chemistry? What is the relationship between engineering and biology, and what is the fusion of VR technology and bio-research? What are the facilities available for high school students? and more!

A Peek into the World of Pharmacy

Faculty of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Keio University

This section introduces the latest research in pharmacy conducted at Keio University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is sure to change the way you think about the study of pharmacy and broaden your horizons. What kind of future will be opened up by future pharmaceutical research? Let's experience the world of pharmacy together. You can also experience observation with a microscope. Please feel free to drop by.

Monozukuri Support Project "Monozukuri 0.

THK Corporation

Monozukuri 0. (zero dot) is a project started by THK Co., Ltd. and LIVERNESS Co., Ltd. with the aim of supporting junior high and high school students in their "monozukuri" activities. We support junior high and high school students who are willing to take one step, half step, or even 0.1 step toward "monozukuri" in your own way. At the booth, THK will introduce "THK Monozukuri Exploration Materials," which can be used in junior high school technology classes, and present the results of research and development by the 11 teams that won the THK Monozukuri 0. Award, whose theme is manufacturing aimed at solving problems using the LM Guide and other tools.

Call for Ideas! If you were to do research at the zoo, what would you do?

Tobu Real Estate Co.

To junior and senior high school student researchers who love living things, what kind of activities would you like to do if you could research the ecology of living things that you cannot usually encounter at school, the relationship between living things and people, and the connection between living things and the environment? We are looking for your exciting "Questions.

Nippo's 3D printer builds the future of middle and high school student researchers.

Nippo Corporation

3D printers are becoming more and more familiar to us. I am sure you have all heard of them. But do you know how much potential they have? Of course, they can make things, but that's not all. It can also help you give shape to your research and ideas! In this exhibit, we will show examples of research conducted by middle and high school students using 3D printers. We hope that teachers will also consider using this technology in their own schools. Please visit our booth!

Design the future of food with your voice!

Nippon Ham Corporation

The Nippon Ham Group is envisioning new forms of food and the future of food in order to continue to deliver the "joy of eating. Cellular foods (cultured meat), 3D food printers, virtual restaurants, etc... What kind of food excitement will be waiting for us in 2050? At the booth, we will imagine the future of food in 2050 and collect your ideas to create a tree. Let's think together about the exciting future of food. We are waiting for your ideas to pioneer the future of food.

Challenge yourself to research the ocean and aquatic environment with the Marine Challenge Program!

Japan Advanced Science and Technology Education and Human Resources Research and Development Organization

The Marine Challenge Program supports junior and senior high school students who want to challenge themselves in all kinds of research related to the ocean and aquatic environment. Both first-time researchers and those already conducting research are welcome! We will support your research with research funding and mentoring by research coaches. At this booth, we will offer advice on planning a research theme and introduce the Marine Challenge Program. Please let us know your interests in the ocean, such as biology, environment, manufacturing, marine debris, etc!

Talent Search Institute NEST LAB. /Tokoton Inquiry Presentation by Elementary and Junior High School Students

NEST EdLAB Inc.

NEST LAB. is an online research school for elementary and junior high school students to "create knowledge by pursuing what they love. In addition, this year, the James Dyson Foundation and Children's Science have begun sponsoring the "Tokoton Challenge. At the booth, elementary and junior high school students will present the results of their activities and explain about the recruitment for next year!

Demonstration of Science Castle Abstract Search

LIVERNESS Corporation

We are developing a web service to search Science Castle abstracts. You can search by free word from the abstracts of Science Castle held in various locations over several years, so you can find abstracts related to your interests or similar to the theme you are currently researching! We will be demonstrating our web services at the booth, so if you are interested, please come and visit us. We welcome your requests and ideas!