Biofood & Living Engineering Laboratory
Our Research
Our laboratory specializes in microbial research, focusing on PHA, Geobacillus, synbiotics(rare sugars). Through our research, we aim to make new discoveries and contribute to advancements in industrial technology.
01 Development of biosafe Geobacillus platform cells and enzyme production technology for industrial uses
● Develop heat-resistant strains and enzymes with novel characteristics and utilize them to develop functional protein and peptide materials.
● Develop self-cloning technology to overcome safety issues associated with conventional genetic recombination techniques, and to utilize this as the foundational technology to develop novel bioactive peptides for food and cosmetic applications with new functionalities.
02 Development of environmentally friendly and biodegradable PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) materials and Establishment of production conditions research
● Research on industrializing the production strain technology of PHA, the next-generation biodegradable plastic material, and exploring new applications in medical and cosmetic fields, through collaboration with industry partners.
● Evaluation of the potential hazards to human health and the environment through studies on the functionality and toxicological safety of PHA production strains, followed by safety assessments for industrial-scale production. Expanding research on PHA, which has primarily been applied in certain applications such as films and packaging materials, to include biomedical, cosmetic, and household goods.
03 Development of rare sugar manufacturing platform technology based on
new enzyme library and food processing suitability evaluation
● Research on novel enzymes for synthesizing rare sugars, which can replace the taste and properties of conventional sugars without providing metabolizable calories.
● Exploration of enzymes with novel properties from various environmental microorganisms, followed by the development of enzymes capable of synthesizing diverse natural sugar components. Utilization of these enzymes to develop bioprocess technologies for the synthesis of various natural sugar components.
