Shogo Mori

Shogo Mori is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, affiliated with the College of Science and Mathematics and The Graduate School. His academic work spans teaching, research, and service in the fields of organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 2015
• BS in Chemistry, Jacksonville State University, 2008

Dr. Mori's research focuses on natural product discovery and biosynthesis, with particular interest in cyclic peptides, homologated amino acids, and enzymatic mechanisms in natural product pathways. His work bridges synthetic organic chemistry and biochemical analysis to explore bioactive compounds.

His recent publications (2020–2025) highlight advancements in peptide synthesis, enzyme characterization, and biosynthetic engineering, primarily within the domains of natural products and chemical biology. These works reflect a consistent trend toward understanding and manipulating biosynthetic pathways for biomedical applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Research Award, Augusta University (2024)
• NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15), NIGMS (2023)
• JSPS Overseas Research Fellowship (Declined, 2020)
• Travel Award, American Society of Pharmacognosy (2019)
• Long Term Visit Fellowship, Yamada Science Foundation (2018)

Dr. Mori is actively involved in academic service, including serving on the Department Search Committee and as a reviewer for journals such as Antibiotics, Pharmaceuticals, Pathogens, and Applied Sciences. He teaches undergraduate and graduate research courses, including Organic Chemistry I and research proposal development. While no specific grants are listed beyond the NIH R15, his research is clearly supported by competitive funding. There is no mention of a lab or research team name, but his scholarly output suggests an active research program.