No progress without challenge
Executive Officer Taku DEMURA
Expertise:
Plant Molecular Physiology, Tree Biotechnology
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What is the appeal of LEPs. :
Plants are indispensable to the earth and to humanity, which LEPs can reiterate to everyone in the world.
What are your hobbies and specialties? :
My hobbies include basketball, bowling, gym work out, boat sea fishing, cycling, trail running, and other physical activities, as well as enjoying the aromas of wine, coffee, cheese, and so on.
My special skill is to create and carry out projects involving people around.
What kind of things make up Taku Demura?:
The courage to try new things headfirst.
Please tell us about your future vision and what you want to challenge. :
Social implementation of Japanese plant science research results.
Building relationships in the business world and other as-yet-undiscovered worlds.
Biography
- 1967
Born in Sendai
- 1990
Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Science
- 1995
Ph.D., Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University Assistant Professor, Tohoku University/The University of Tokyo
- 2000
Team Leader, RIKEN
- 2009
Professor, Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
- ラベル2021
Director, Center for Digital Green-innovation, NAIST
- ラベル2023
Executive Officer, LEP Inc.