Yoshihiro Kikkawa, Ph.D
Yoshihiro Kikkawa, Ph.D
Group Leader
Group Leader
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Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, JAPAN
Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, JAPAN
E-mail: y.kikkawa[AT]aist.go.jp
E-mail: y.kikkawa[AT]aist.go.jp
Education:
Education:
Sept., 2002 (Ph.D) Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Supervisors: Prof. Yoshio Inoue, Prof. Yoshiharu Doi)
Thesis: “Mechanisms of Crystal Growth and Enzymatic Degradation for Thin Films of Biodegradable Polyesters”
Mar., 2000 (MS) Department of Industrial Chemistry, Science University of Tokyo
Mar., 1998 (BS) Department of Industrial Chemistry, Science University of Tokyo
Work Experience:
Work Experience:
Jan. 2024 Group Leader, Research Institute for Advanced Electronics and Photonics, AIST
Apr. 2020 Senior Researcher, Research Institute for Advanced Electronics and Photonics, AIST
Oct. 2012 Senior Researcher, Electronics and Photonics Research Institute, AIST
Apr. 2011 Research Scientist, Electronics and Photonics Research Institute, AIST
Apr. 2008 Research Scientist, Photonics Research Institute, AIST
Jan. 2005 Research Scientist, Nanoarchitectonics Research Institute, AIST
Apr. 2003 Special Postdoctoral Researcher, RIKEN Institute
Oct. 2002 Postdoctoral Researcher, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Other：
Other：
Visiting Professor, Université de Strasbourg (Mar.-Apr., 2009)
Overseas Research: Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III, ISM2-Chirosciences (Prof. Teodor Silviu Balaban; July-Aug. 2011)
Visiting Researcher, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Bioplastic Research Team (Apr. 2013-)
Visiting Associate Professor, Gunma University (Oct. 2019-), Visiting Professsor (Oct. 2023-)
Awards:
Awards:
Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science; The Society of Polymer Science, Japan (2010)
Scientific Societies:
Scientific Societies:
The Chemical Society of Japan
The Society of Polymer Science, Japan
Keywords:
Keywords:
Surface Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Biodegradable Polymer, Scanning Probe Microscopy
Our research is focusing on surface molecular assembly and biodegradable polymers.
Our research is focusing on surface molecular assembly and biodegradable polymers.
Fabrication of regular nanoarchitectures via self-assembly on surfaces is one of the most important challenges towards the production of molecule-based devices, catalytic surfaces, and surface patterning technologies, etc. In this context, we are studying the two-dimensional (2D) structures of functional organic molecules on surfaces by using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Understanding of intermolecular interactions at surfaces would lead to the controlled and regular 2D molecular arrangements with fascinating properties.
Fabrication of regular nanoarchitectures via self-assembly on surfaces is one of the most important challenges towards the production of molecule-based devices, catalytic surfaces, and surface patterning technologies, etc. In this context, we are studying the two-dimensional (2D) structures of functional organic molecules on surfaces by using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Understanding of intermolecular interactions at surfaces would lead to the controlled and regular 2D molecular arrangements with fascinating properties.
In addition, we are studying the biodegradable polymers with controlled enzymatic degradation in the environment. In recent years, biodegradable polymers have received increasing attention because they are regarded as one of the solutions to environmental issues related to plastics. Ideal biodegradable polymers should maintain their functions as polymeric materials during use, but begin to degrade shortly after their disposal. Therefore, we are conducting the research to control the initiation and rate of enzymatic degradation of biodegradable polymers.
In addition, we are studying the biodegradable polymers with controlled enzymatic degradation in the environment. In recent years, biodegradable polymers have received increasing attention because they are regarded as one of the solutions to environmental issues related to plastics. Ideal biodegradable polymers should maintain their functions as polymeric materials during use, but begin to degrade shortly after their disposal. Therefore, we are conducting the research to control the initiation and rate of enzymatic degradation of biodegradable polymers.
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