Prof. Dr. Toshiyuki Takahashi

Dr. Toshiyuki Takahashi received his Ph. D. degree in Biological Science from Hiroshima University (Hiroshima, Japan). He worked as a non-tenure researcher at Time Associate Co., Ltd. (Japan), as a research associate at Keio University (Yokohama, Japan), as a research associate at Miyakonojo National College of Technology (Miyazaki, Japan), and as a senior researcher at Miyakonojo National College of Technology (Miyazaki, Japan). Currently, he is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Miyakonojo College, Japan. At present, he is a part-time lecturer teaching biochemistry at the National Hospital Organization, Miyakonojo Medical Center, Miyakonojo School of Nursing (Miyazaki, Japan). Additionally, works as a part-time supporting staff member to proofread or create trial examinations and university entrance examinations at Keystage 21 Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). He has specifically researched the cross-interaction in symbiosis between host cells and algal symbionts. He has also focused on technological developments using microbes and microalgae. He has published several peer-reviewed publications and chapter papers of scientific books.