CURRICULUM VITAE
Shingo KatoSenior Scientist |
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Education
- Ph.D., Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, 2009
- M.S., Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, 2006
- B.S., Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, 2004
Professional Experience
- Senior Scientist (2022.4-present): Microbe Division / Japan Collection of Microorganisms (JCM), RIKEN BioResource Research Center (Dr. Moriya Ohkuma and Dr. Takashi Itoh) [HP]
- Visiting Scientist (2019.4-present): Submarine Resources Research Center, JAMSTEC (Dr. Katsuhiko Suzuki) [HP]
- Research & Development Scientist (2018.4-2022.3): Microbe Division / Japan Collection of Microorganisms (JCM), RIKEN BioResource Research Center
- Visiting Scientist (2018.9-2019.3): Ore Genesis Research Unit, Project Team for Development of New-generation Research Protocol for Submarine Resources, JAMSTEC
- Guest Scientist (2018.4-2018.8): Research and Development (R&D) Center for Submarine Resources, JAMSTEC
- Research Scientist (2015.9-2018.3): Ore Genesis Research Unit, Project Team for Development of New-generation Research Protocol for Submarine Resources, JAMSTEC
- Research Scientist (2014.4-2018.3): Microbe Division / Japan Collection of Microorganisms, RIKEN BioResource Center
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow for Research Abroad; Visiting Researcher (2014.4-2015.8): Geological Sciences, University of Delaware (Dr. Clara Chan) [HP]
- Postdoctoral Research Associate (2011.4-2014.3): Microbe Division / Japan Collection of Microorganisms, RIKEN BioResource Center
- Visiting Scientist (2013.1-2013.2): Geological Sciences, University of Delaware
- Research Scientist (2009.4-2014.3): Institute For Research on Earth Evolution (IFREE), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology(JAMSTEC)
- Guest scientist (2011.4-2012.3): Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science (Prof. Akihiko Yamagishi) [HP]
- Postdoctoral Research Associate (2009.4-2011.3): Project researcher in TAIGA Project, Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science (Prof. Akihiko Yamagishi)
- Research Assistant (2006.4-2009.3): Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science
- Teaching Assistant (2004.4-2006.3): Molecular biology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science
Research Interests
Role of iron oxidizing bacteria on Earth; Microbial diversity and biogeography at deep-sea hydrothermal vents and terrestrial hot springs; Origin and early evolution of life; Cultivation of novel bacteria and archaea
Fellowships and Grants (PI only)
- 2022-2024 Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory) (6,240,000 JPY)
- 2022-2023 Institute for Fermentation (IFO) Research Grant (3,000,000 JPY)
- 2019-2023 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) (17,030,000 JPY)
- 2016-2018 Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A) (22,410,000 JPY)
- 2016-2017 Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research (3,770,000 JPY)
- 2014-2015 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research Abroad
- 2012-2015 Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) (4,290,000 JPY)
- 2012 Institute for Fermentation (IFO) Research Grant (3,000,000 JPY)
- 2011 RIKEN Incentive Research Grant (2,000,000 JPY)
- 2011-2013 RIKEN Special Postdoctoral Researchers Program (3,000,000 JPY)
Oceanographic Experience
- Takuyo-Daisan Seamount in KR17-07C cruise (23 Apr - 1 May 2017): R/V Kairei with ROV Kaiko Mk-IV; Chief scientist [Press Release]
- Takuyo-Daigo Seamount in KR16-13 cruise (8 Oct - 24 Oct 2016): R/V Kairei with ROV Kaiko Mk-IV; Chief scientist
- Okinawa Trough in CK16-01 cruise (29 Feb - 17 Mar 2016): D/V Chikyu
- Takuyo-Daigo Seamount in KR16-01 cruise (9 Jan - 30 Jan 2016): R/V Kairei with ROV Kaiko Mk-IV [Press Release]
- Chesapeake Bay cruise (18 Aug - 23 Aug 2014): R/V Hugh R. Sharp
- Loihi Seamount in TN293 cruise (16 Mar - 1 Apr 2013): R/V Thomas G. Thompson with ROV JASON [Zeta Hunters]
- Southern Mariana Trough in NT12-24 cruise (14 Sep - 22 Sep 2012): R/V Natsushima with ROV Hyper-Dolphin
- Takuyo-Daigo Seamount in NT12-05 cruise (27 Feb - 13 Mar 2012): R/V Natsushima with ROV Hyper-Dolphin
- Ryusei Seamount in KY11-02 cruise (31 Jan - 8 Feb 2011): R/V Kaiyo with ROV Hyper-Dolphin
- Southern Mariana Trough in YK10-13 cruise (3-7 Oct 2010): R/V Yokosuka with Shinkai 6500
- Southern Mariana Trough in YK10-10 cruise (17-31 Aug 2010): R/V Yokosuka with Shinkai 6500
- Southern Mariana Trough in BMS cruise (14-23 Jun 2010): R/V Hakurei-maru No.2 with Benthic Multi-coring System BMS
- Takuyo-Daigo Seamount in NT09-02 cruise (8–23 Feb 2009): R/V Natsushima with ROV Hyper-Dolphin
- Southern Mariana Trough in YK05-09 cruise (24 Jul - 10 Aug 2005): R/V Yokosuka with Shinkai 6500
- Southern Mariana Trough in TN167A cruise (15–27 Mar 2004): R/V Thomas G. Thompson with ROV ROPOS