Bioprocess Engineering
Our laboratory was initially dedicated to the engineering applications of proteins, concentrating on the development of techniques to stabilize proteins and enhance their functional performance, as well as investigating the mechanisms underlying protein adsorption onto solid surfaces. Building upon this foundational work, we are presently engaged in research focused on drying technologies critical for protein stabilization, advanced functionalization of dried materials, and the creation of sophisticated sensing systems that employ proteins as functional components.
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In the production of functional ingredients—such as proteins, 
pharmaceuticals, and fragrances—in tablet or powder form, it is common practice to dry their raw material solutions in conjunction with carrier components, including sugars and edible polymers. The physical state of the functional ingredients within the dried matrix formed by these carrier components substantially influences the quality of the final product. Therefore, current research efforts are directed toward characterizing the materials obtained through drying and conducting comprehensive investigations of the drying process itself.
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We are advancing the development of molecular design an
d application technologies based on biotechnology. Specifically, we are working on oriented protein immobilization techniques utilizing surface-affinity peptides, the creation of biosensing elements based on hyperthermostable proteins as molecular scaffolds, and the development of enzyme function modification technologies using deep learning algorithms. These research efforts are expected to find applications in diverse fields that enrich our lives, including medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial process optimization.