Research on "Interfacial Microbial Engineering" and "Wastewater Treatment and Bioremediation"

Our research target is microorganisms, especially unicellular organisms known as bacteria. We focus on two major themes, "interfacial microbial engineering" and "wastewater treatment and Bioremediation,” and are involved in everything from basic research to practical applications.

About Hori Lab.

堀 克敏

In our laboratory, we conduct basic research on the structure, function, and interaction with the keywords of "microorganism", "cell surface", and "interface". Based on the basic research, we aim to create a field of "Interfacial Microbial Engineering" that will expand new technologies to lead to green innovation.
In recent years, the microbial technology has advanced dramatically, and more efficient biological treatment technology has developed by using new materials and integrating with other technologies. In our laboratory, we also continue our research on wastewater treatment and bioremediation using microorganisms, aiming for social implementation of new technologies.

News

Oct. 1, 2026
The results of our collaborative research have been published in Small.
Exploiting phase partitioning of a giant trimeric fibrous protein scaffold to potentiate chitinase-driven antifungal activity
Sep. 14, 2026
Mr. Kobayashi (D1) received the Ueda Encouragement Award and the Division of Biotechnology Outstanding Poster Award at the 57th Autumn Meeting of the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan. Congratulations!
Sep. 11, 2026
Mr. Kobayashi (D1) received the RSC Poster Award / Chemical Communications Award at the 20th Symposium on Bio-related Chemistry. Congratulations!
Aug. 31, 2026
Our research has been published in Frontiers in Microbiology.
Characterization of carbon metabolism in a highly adhesive bacterium Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5 capable of assimilating diverse hydrocarbons and aromatic compounds
Aug. 25, 2026
Mr. Inoue (D2) received the Best Presentation Award at the 16th Networking Event between Companies and Doctoral Students. Congratulations!

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Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
Hori Laboratory
Room 710, Nagoya University Graduate School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering 1,
Furo-Cho, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8603, Japan
TEL:052-789-3339 FAX:052-789-3218