Department of Biological and Environmental Chemistry

Our interest is in the development of new interdisciplinary technologies for future prospects of humanity and the environment based on our expertise in biology and chemistry. In addition to this academic activity, our education is aiming at encouraging talents who can lead the fields of biotechnology, environment, food, energy, and new functional materials. Three programs: "Bioscience", "Science of Food and Biological Resources", and the "Science of Energy and Environment" have been established for the three specific fields of bioscience, food science, and environmental chemistry, which constitute well-organized educational programs involving specialized lectures and laboratory work. Another feature of this department is its remarkable activity in cooperation with industry, which has led to our more than 40 patent applications, 30 of which have been transferred to companies for investigation into their practical application.

Bioscience program

The educational program covers basic bio-science and the latest biotechnology, for the purpose of nurturing engineers and researchers in the fields of medicine, food, chemistry, environment, and agriculture.

Science of food and biological resources

Science of energy and environment program

Important topics are environmental and energy issues which are essential for the sustainability of human life. Protection and improvement of the environment as well as development of clean energy sources are the main focuses, along with scoping development of advanced technology for the next century.