Laboratory of BioProcess Systems Engineering
in Department of Biotechnology
Staff
Prof. Masahiro
KINO-OKA (Dr. Eng.)
Assoc. Prof. (Lecturer) Eiji NAGAMORI (Dr. Eng.)
Research. Assoc. Mee-Hae KIM (Dr.
Eng.)
Our missions are (1) to bring a good fortune in human life through the elucidation and utilization of “bio-potential” by understanding sequential biological events (BioProcess) in the reaction field (Systems), and (2) to develop human resources of biochemical engineers. Our targets are the analysis, simulation, forecasting and control of various bioprocesses related to microorganisms as well as mammalian cells, and establishing methodologies for the utilization and application of the principles of such processes. We are also concerned with medical contribution, such as regenerative medicine including the production of cultured tissues.
Our main topics, which are targeted for the biological elements (such as enzyme) governing the reactions as well as the regions (such as cells and tissues) providing the reaction field, are “The bioprocess design in tissue engineering by understanding the reconstruction of human tissues” and “The construction of bioproduction process for microorganisms by understanding biological community in co-cultures”. BioProcess Systems Engineering (BPSE) is conceived as an interdisciplinary technology supported by the above academic fields. BPSE can contribute to many bioproduction systems through mixed cultures, such as fermented foods as well as cultured tissues.
The projects of "Development of Cell Production and Processing Systems for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine" supported from Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, AMED.
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