Yuya Morimoto

Dr. Yuya Morimoto is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, focusing on biohybrid robotics, micro/nano systems, and tissue engineering since 2025. His research bridges robotics, biomechanics, and regenerative medicine through innovative microfluidic and biofabrication techniques.

• Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology (2014), The University of Tokyo

His research interests span microfluidics, biohybrid actuators, organ-on-a-chip systems, and biomechanics. Recent work explores muscle-tendon co-cultures, alginate microfiber fabrication, and biohybrid robots with skeletal muscle actuation.

Analysis of his 15 most recent articles (2022-2025) reveals trends in:

• Microfluidic organoid manipulation for intestinal models
• Biohybrid robotics with 3D-printed components
• Lipid bilayer devices for ion channel studies
• Perfusable vascularized tissues in skin equivalents
• Modular tissue assembly for cultured meat

Scientific awards include Shipley Academic Award (2022), JSME Paper Award (2022), and MEXT Minister's Award for Young Scientists (2021). He serves on committees for Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and Institute of Electrical Engineers, advancing micro/nano biomedical applications.

His work enables self-healing robot skin, weight-training systems for muscle maturation, and high-throughput organoid fusion. Collaborative projects with Shoji Takeuchi's lab dominate his publications.