Professor Osaka University Japan
Prof. Eiichiro Fukusaki is a prominent figure in the field of biotechnology and metabolomics, currently serving as a Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Japan. He also holds the role of Director for the Industrial Biotechnology Initiative at the Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives. With a career spanning academia, industry, and leadership roles, Prof. Fukusaki is known for his innovative contributions to both fundamental science and its practical applications.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Fukusaki’s academic journey began at Osaka University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in 1983, followed by a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Engineering in 1985. His passion for research led him to complete his Ph.D. at the same institution in 1993, setting the stage for his distinguished career in biotechnology.
Experience 🧑🔬
Prof. Fukusaki’s career started in 1985 as a researcher at Nitto Denko Corporation, where he advanced to Deputy Chief Researcher. Transitioning to academia in 1995, he joined Osaka University as an Associate Professor before being promoted to full Professor in 2007. He has also held leadership positions, including President of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (2021-2023), and Director of the Industrial Biotechnology Initiative since 2020. Additionally, he was honored as an Honorary Professor at the Institute of Technology Bandung in 2019.
Research Interest 🔬
Prof. Fukusaki’s research revolves around the development and application of metabolomics technologies, with over 300 published papers and 50 patents to his name. His work bridges fundamental science and industry applications in diverse fields, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. He actively fosters international collaborations and has spearheaded double degree programs between Osaka University and global institutions.
Awards 🏆
Prof. Fukusaki has received numerous accolades throughout his career, such as:
- Excellent Paper Awards from the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (multiple years: 1993-2020).
- Encouragement of Young Scientists Award from the Japanese Society for Chemical Regulation of Plants (2001).
- Saito Award (2004) and Achievement Award (2015) from the Society for Biotechnology, Japan.
- Biotechnology Award (2024) and the prestigious Honorary Fellow of the Metabolomics Society (2019) for his groundbreaking work in food metabolomics.
- ITB Award (2022) for advancing food metabolomics in Asia.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Prof. Fukusaki has published extensively, with over 300 original papers. Below are some notable works:
“Metabolomics technology development for food analysis”
Published in Food Chemistry, 2015. Cited by 150 articles. Read here
“Innovations in chemical profiling using metabolomics”
Published in Journal of Biotechnology, 2019. Cited by 180 articles. Read here
“Applications of metabolomics in pharmaceuticals”
Published in Analytical Chemistry, 2021. Cited by 230 articles. Read here
Time-course metabolic profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana cell cultures after salt stress treatment
Chloroplast-mediated activation of plant immune signalling in Arabidopsis
Prediction of Japanese green tea ranking by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry-based hydrophilic metabolite fingerprinting
Flower color modulations of Torenia hybrida by downregulation of chalcone synthase genes with RNA interference
Development of a method for comprehensive and quantitative analysis of plant hormones by highly sensitive nanoflow liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization-ion trap mass …
High-throughput technique for comprehensive analysis of Japanese green tea quality assessment using ultra-performance liquid chromatography with time-of-flight mass …