Associate professor, Kyoto University, Japan
Dr. Eiji Nakata, born in 1975 in Japan, is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University. He received his Doctor of Engineering degree in 2005 from Kyushu University under Prof. I. Hamachi. With extensive postdoctoral experience at Kyoto University and EPFL, Switzerland, he honed his expertise in synthetic and biological chemistry. Dr. Nakata has held academic positions at The University of Tokushima and Kyoto University, showcasing his leadership and mentorship in interdisciplinary research. His work has garnered significant global recognition, with numerous publications in high-impact journals and accolades for advancing bioanalytical tools and nanomaterial applications.
Profile
Education
Dr. Nakata earned his Doctor of Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan, in 2005. His academic journey included roles as a JSPS fellow and postdoctoral researcher in prestigious institutions like Kyoto University and EPFL, Switzerland. Guided by leading experts, he cultivated a strong foundation in synthetic and semi-synthetic probe development, synthetic chemistry, and nanomaterials. His education emphasized practical applications of chemical and biological science to address real-world challenges. Currently, as an Associate Professor at Kyoto University, he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of researchers in advanced energy and life science innovations.
Research Focus
Dr. Nakata’s research integrates chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology. He develops synthetic and semi-synthetic probes to unravel complex biological processes and designs functional protein assemblies on nanomaterials. His work spans biosensor development for disease imaging, enzyme cascades for catalytic applications, and protein-DNA nanostructures for precision biomolecular engineering. By addressing challenges in bioimaging, diagnostics, and therapeutic systems, Dr. Nakata aims to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary research, bridging science and engineering for practical, innovative solutions.
Publications
- Spatially organized enzymes drive cofactor-coupled cascade reactions 🧪
- A fluorescent lectin array using supramolecular hydrogel for glycoconjugate detection 🌟
- Target-specific chemical acylation of lectins by ligand-tethered catalysts 🔗
- One-pot organic chemistry on enzyme surfaces for fluorescent probes ✨
- Zinc-finger proteins for protein positioning on DNA origami 🧬
- Recent strategies for creating protein-based fluorescent biosensors 🔬
- Semisynthetic fluorescent sensor proteins via self-labeling tags 🛠️
- Bioreductively-activated fluorescent pH probe for tumor hypoxia imaging 🏥
- Hybrid biosensors for enhanced phosphopeptide recognition ⚡
- Coupling natural and artificial receptors for fluorescent biosensors 💡
- Selective protein cross-linking using self-labeling tags 🧷
- Nucleic-acid-templated enzyme cascades 📜
- Artificial signal transducers for fluorescent saccharide biosensors 🌐
- Mechanism of photochemical internalization for photosensitizer conjugates ☀️
- Simultaneous detection of ATP and GTP by ribonucleopeptide sensors 🎯
- Double-modified lectins for ratiometric saccharide imaging 🖼️
- Modular protein tags for orthogonal DNA covalent bond formation 🔗
- Cell-permeable SNARF derivative for intracellular pH indication 📊
- Zinc finger adaptors for protein linkage on DNA nanoscaffolds 🧩
- Sugar-hybrid hypoxic cell radiosensitizers 🍬