Affiliation: Tokyo Institute of Technology

Dr. Toshiki Sawada is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. His research pursuits revolve around soft nanomaterials or functional nanomaterials crafted from diverse biopolymers, with a particular emphasis on liquid-crystalline genetically engineered viruses. His portfolio encompasses approximately 90 journal articles, along with an array of publications and patents. His achievements encompass notable accolades such as the MEXT Young Scientists' Prize, bestowed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology in Japan; the Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science from The Society of Polymer Science, Japan; The Young Researcher Award from The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan; and the Young Investigator Award from The Japanese Peptide Society.