ProfessorKatsuhiko Fujiicurrently works at Kogakuin University as a principal investigator for the laboratory of bioresource chemistry. Katsuhiko focuses on research in isolation, characterization, and industrial application of microbes contributing carbon cycle, including cellulolytic and chitinolytic bacterial/fungal strains and their application to biowaste digestion or biofuel production. Microbes producing biologically-active mucilage are also in his target. Katsuhiko welcomes international students who enjoy and pursue MSc or PhD degree in his lab.

Following facilities are equipped in the lab,
Clean-bench, analytical instruments for DNA and protein works,

Recent research topics includes,
・Microbial degradation of sewage sludge, especially digested sludge
・Upgrading of biogas using alkaliphilic and high-level CO2 tolerant microalgae
・Biochemical analysis of bioactive compounds in lichen photobionts
・Isolation of mucilage-producing bacteria and their industrial application

Proposal of new research topics are welcome.

Following websites are written in English and useful for the international students,

Kogakuin University (KUTE) official webisite

KUTE Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Program

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