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

Aug. 6, 2026
A review article from our laboratory has been published in Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
Artificial cell catalysts for biotransformation: Design principles and process integration
Jun. 10, 2026
The results of our collaborative research have been published in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.
Synergistic protein–protein and protein–lipid interactions drive SARS-CoV-2 envelope assembly
May 21, 2026
Our research results have been published in ACS Synthetic Biology.
Bottom-up creation of virus-like particles via post-insertion of protein–lipid conjugates
Apr. 24, 2026
Mr. Inoue (D2) received the Student Presentation Award at the 106th CSJ Annual Meeting! Congratulations!
Apr. 13, 2026
【Announcement of the 2027 Graduate School Entrance Examination Guidance】
The graduate school entrance examination guidance for the three departments in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, to which the Hori Lab belongs, will be held both in person and online via Zoom.
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 13:00–15:55
Venue: Lecture Room 121, 2nd Floor, Building 1, School of Engineering, Nagoya University
Those who wish to participate are requested to complete registration by 12:00 on Wednesday, May 6.

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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