TANII Takashi
TANII Takashi
Dept. of Electronics and Physical Systems Dept. of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Specialization：Molecular Nanoengineering
Education
1996 Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
2002 Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University
Career
1996-1999 Nippon Telegram and Telephone Corporation
2001 Research Associate, School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
2003 Lecturer, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
2005 Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
2007 Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering Waseda University
2011 Professor
Research
In 2001, Waseda University established a research center for molecular nanoengineering. Within this research center, we have established an interdisciplinary research area to utilize nanofabrication, our specialty, for biotechnology. Biomolecules have excellent abilities such as self-assembly, molecular recognition, and self-repair. By combining the sophisticated capabilities of biomolecules with conventional semiconductor miniaturization processes and quantum measurements, it is possible to analyze the functions of biomolecules at the single-molecule level and to design and fabricate systems on a single chip that can control cellular functions at the single-cell level. We are actively utilizing the features of nanoscale structures for observation and patterning of biomolecules, conducting functional analysis, and conducting basic research that will lead to the development of next-generation analytical systems.
