We design various functional polymer based nanomaterials for "materials initiated biology", including mechanobiology, mechano/thermo-genetics, and liquid-liquid phase separation researches. The research in our laboratory is motivated by a desire to develop novel analytical or manipulation methods for discover unknown biological phenomena and explore innovative nanomedicine by using polymer nanomaterials. We are also committed to training a new generation of material and biomedical researchers and engineers. We believe a stimulating environment of our laboratory promotes the growth of creativity and autonomy of students.

News and Topics

Link to PAST NEWS.

Apr 1, 2021

Our faculty was renamed to "Faculty of Advanced Engineering". (Link)

所属学部学科名が先進工学部マテリアル創成工学科に変更になりました。

Apr 1, 2021

Two master course students and 7 undergraduate students joined the lab.

Mar 18, 2021

Seven master course students and 8 undergraduate students successfully defended their dissertation and graduated from the university.

Mar 12, 2021

Our research is highlighted by Asia Research News.

"Size matters: Bimodal imaging receives nanoparticle enhancement" 

Feb 18, 2021

[NEW PUBLICATION]

Our new paper is accepted for publication in Analytical Sciences.

Feb 16, 2021

Eight under graduate students presented at bachelors degree defense.

Feb 3, 2021

[NEW PUBLICATION]

Our new paper is accepted for publication in Sci. Tech. Adv. Mater..

Recent Publications

Link to full publication list.

"Facile Preparation of a Hairpin DNA-Gold Nanoparticle Monoconjugate with a Single-Dye Molecule and Lactobionic Acid as Targeting Ligand"

Analytical Sciences (2021)

[OPEN ACCESS]

"Size-controlled bimodal in vivo nanoprobes as near-infrared phosphors and positive contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging"

Sci. Tech. Adv. Mater. (2021)

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"Recent Progress of Near-Infrared Fluorescence in vivo Bioimaging in the Second and Third Biological Window"

Analytical Sciences (2021)

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