Shiro Otaki

Shiro Otaki is a Doctoral Assistant and PhD student at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences and the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. He is a member of the Paoli Group (GR-PAOLI), where he conducts research at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and quantitative modeling.

His academic training is part of the Doctoral Program in Computational and Quantitative Biology (EDCB), reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus. His research likely centers on cellular and molecular mechanisms using computational and data-driven approaches.

His work appears to align with the broader goals of the Paoli Laboratory, which investigates membrane organization, protein trafficking, and cellular compartmentalization through integrative methodologies. Although no specific publications or projects are listed, the emphasis on quantitative biology suggests use of modeling, imaging, and high-throughput data analysis.

No scientific awards have been listed in the provided information.

As a doctoral researcher, Shiro Otaki is involved in independent research under supervision, contributing to lab outputs and academic training. He holds dual status as both a student and a staff member (Doctoral Assistant), indicating active research engagement. No grants are specified, but such positions at EPFL are typically funded through institutional or project-based doctoral fellowships.

He is part of the Paoli Group, a research team focused on understanding the physical and biochemical principles governing cellular membranes and organelle dynamics, likely involving collaborations across EPFL’s interdisciplinary ecosystem.