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

Jul. 12, 2025
FEMS2025 will be held in Milan, Italy from July 14 to July 17! We will be presenting on the following schedule:
July 15, 9:30-18:00: Mr. Inoue, Mr. Sasahara, and Assistant Professor Yoshimoto (Flash Talk & Poster Presentation)
July 16, 9:30-18:00: Professor Hori (Flash Talk & Poster Presentation)
Jun. 24, 2025
Mr. Inoue (D1) has been selected to receive the 14th Student Award for Excellence in Biotechnology (Hisho Award) from the Society for Biotechnology, Japan!
The award ceremony will be held during the 77th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan.
Jun. 12, 2025
Our latest research has been released as a preprint!
"Heterologous expression of carbonic anhydrase in Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5 for whole-cell biocatalysis"
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May 23, 2025
Our latest research has been released as a preprint!
"Grid partitioning image analysis for bacterial cell aggregates"
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May 13, 2025
Our latest research has been released as a preprint!
"Identification and functional characterization of toluene degradation genes in Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5"
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Mar. 25, 2025
Mr. Inoue (M2) has received the 2024 Kyoyukai Award! 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