Professor, Department of Bioscience, Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and TechnologyB.A. in Science, The University of Tokyo - Microbial EngineeringM.A. in Science, The University of Tokyo - Microbial and MicroalgaePh.D. in Genetics, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies - Genome Biology and BioinformaticsResearch Fellow at Harvard University - Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Ochanomizu University - Lecturer at Tokushima University before assuming her current position.CEO, Novelgen Co.ltd.Established in 2019 with the aim of building a novel generation of society that coexists with the earth by harnessing the power of living organisms.Harnessing the power of microalgae to commercialise process development for decarbonisation, water purification, microplastic removal and circular food production.Secured US$10 million in grants, including from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries SME Innovation Promotion Fund Project (Phase 3 Fund Project)