Strategic Professional Development Program for Young Researchers
Top Runner Development Program Engaging Universities,
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Strategic Professional Development Program for Young Researchers
Top Runner Development Program Engaging Universities,
National Labs, and Companies
Senior Researcher
Catalytic Chemistry Research Institute
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Education
2010.3 B.Sc. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan
(Prof. Yoshinori Kondo)
2012.3 M.Sc. Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan
(Prof. Yoshinori Kondo)
2017.3 Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University (Prof. Yoshinori Kondo)
Academic Career
2014.10 Research Assistant, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Tohoku University, Japan (Prof. Yoshinori Kondo)
2016.3 Researcher, COBRA, Université de Rouen, France (Prof. OULYADI Hassan)
2017.4 Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Tohoku University, Japan (Prof. Yoshinori Kondo)
2023.04 Senior Researcher, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Catalytic Chemistry,
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
2025.04-present Senior Researcher, Catalytic Chemistry Research Institute, National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
This study focuses on lignin, a renewable resource derived from woody biomass that has not yet been effectively utilized, and aims to develop efficient lignin degradation technology. Lignin possesses a complex and recalcitrant structure, making it a major challenge in resource recycling. To address this, the present study integrates organic chemistry, biochemistry, and information science to design and synthesize biomimetic catalysts inspired by the core structures of lignin-degrading enzymes. By employing these catalysts, it is expected to achieve highly efficient lignin degradation under mild conditions, thereby contributing to the establishment of a practical lignin degradation process.
I aspire to be a researcher who, while grounded in organic chemistry, integrates knowledge from diverse fields such as biochemistry, information science, and materials science to open new frontiers in research. Through collaboration with researchers across disciplines and around the world, I aim to serve as a bridge that connects academic advancement with solutions to societal challenges. Furthermore, by engaging in partnerships with industry, I seek to drive social implementation and contribute to building a sustainable future.