
- Polymer Chemistry Lab.
- Department of Molecular Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Doshisha University
What's New
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The research results of Mr. Sawamoto (alumnus) were accepted in Polymer Chemistry. congratulations!
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The international conference MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA2023 will be held from December 11th to 16th. Professor Koga and Assistant Professor Nishimura will participate as organizers in Symposium E-6 “Nano-biotechnologies at Interfaces.”
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Professor Koga and Assistant Professor Nishimura will present their research findings at the 72nd SPSJ Annual Meeting.
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Mr. Yuta Kashiwara has joined as an experimental support staff.
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We have a new member (thirteen B4 students).
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The 2022 Graduation Ceremony was held. Congratulations to all M2 and B4 students!
Research
The main purpose of our research group is to develop novel functional polymer soft materials with
well-regulated nanostructures. For this purpose, the living biopolymer system such as proteins,
which includes exquisite molecular structures and versatile biofunctions, would be a good model.
Applying the structural and functional principles of biopolymers to a synthetic macromolecular
system is of importance, especially for designing novel smart materials. To achieve these objects, we
newly design and synthesize biocompatible and environmentally friendly smart polymers including
self-assembling peptides and peptide-polymer hybrids and characterize their properties
comprehensively.
For students interested in the polymer chemistry laboratory
You are welcome to contact us regarding questions or comments regarding the lab’s work. For
interest in joining the research group, please contact Prof. Koga or Prof. Nishimura via e-mail.