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Takuya Nakanishi is a Professor and Senior Researcher at Waseda University's Comprehensive Research Organization, where he has been employed since July 2022. Previously, he held research positions at Waseda University's Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), and National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). His academic journey began with a Doctor of Science degree from Hokkaido University.
Dr. Nakanishi's research spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and biosensing. His expertise includes nanomaterials characterization and synthesis, molecular recognition, surface science, and chiral analysis. A significant portion of his work focuses on developing innovative field effect transistor (FET) biosensors for detecting biomarkers, viruses, and other analytes with high sensitivity. His research has important applications in medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and food safety.
His publication record shows a clear progression from fundamental studies on chiral discrimination and surface electrochemistry to applied research on biosensors and nanomedicine. The most recent work demonstrates sophisticated integration of nanomaterials with biological systems for sensitive detection and therapeutic applications, particularly in cancer detection and treatment.
His scientific achievements have been recognized with multiple awards:
- Poster Award at Chirality 2006 - 18th International Symposium on Chirality (ISCD-18)
- Best Poster Presentation Award at The 56th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry
- Poster Award at Chirality 2003 - 15th International Symposium on Chirality (ISCD-15)
Dr. Nakanishi has been actively involved in numerous professional committees, including the Electrochemical Society of Japan, where he has served on Public Relations, Convention Planning, and Editorial committees. His research has secured significant funding for projects involving nanomaterials, biosensors, and electrochemical systems. He has also contributed to the development of magnetite nanoparticle-based cancer therapies and advanced sensor technologies for medical diagnostics.
His laboratory work centers on nanoscale electrochemical systems, with particular emphasis on FET biosensors, chiral recognition interfaces, and magnetic nanoparticle applications. Current research directions include improving biosensor stability in biological environments, developing debonding-on-demand adhesives, and investigating chiral inversion mechanisms in pharmaceutical compounds.