Staff
Staff
Richiro USHIMARU
Associate Professor (Inamori Frontier Program)
Specialized Fields
Pharmaceuticals - chemistry and drug development, Bioorganic chemistry
Our research aims to understand the chemical principles underlying biological phenomena in nature and contribute to addressing societal challenges. By focusing on the metabolic pathways of biologically active substances in microorganisms and plants, we seek to discover novel enzymes that catalyze chemical transformations that are difficult to achieve through conventional chemical methods. We also aim to develop practical biocatalysts with superior catalytic functions surpassing those of natural enzymes.
Message
I aim to uncover the chemical principles that drive biological phenomena, deepening our understanding of life while also contributing to practical applications. I will lead research with a global impact by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.Brief History
- Dec 2019
- Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin (Prof. Hung-wen (Ben) Liu)
- Jan 2020 – Jan 2025
- Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- Oct 2020 – Mar 2023
- JST ACT-X “Life and Chemistry” Researcher
- Nov 2022
- Distinguished Researcher, The University of Tokyo
- Oct 2024 – Present
- JST FOREST Researcher
- Feb 2025 – Present
- Associate Professor (Inamori Frontier Program), Kyushu University