Outline

We investigate physiology, ecology and evolution of environmental microbes.

Especially we focus on microbial community in anaerobic and low temperature environments and we are trying to understand the elemental cycle driven by microbes. These microorganisms utilize yet-unknown mechanisms for their energy metabolisms. To elucidate these mechanisms, we conduct cultivation of microorganisms, bioinformatic analyses, protein biochemistry and structure analysis.

One of the most rewarding aspects of studying environmental microbes is unexpected discoveries.