Kobe university - Japan
AUTHOR PROFILE
PROJECT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT KOBE UNIVERSITY
Currently serving as a Project Assistant Professor at Kobe University, Hidetaka Ueno is immersed in advanced research at the Center for Advanced Medical Engineering Research & Development (CAMED). His work focuses on innovative medical equipment and healthcare devices, pushing the boundaries of medical technology.
EXPERT IN SINGLE-CELL ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
Between 2020 and 2023, Ueno was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Kagawa, Japan. Here, his research concentrated on single-cell analysis technology, contributing significantly to the field of life science and biotechnology.
RESEARCHER IN MICRO-SIZE VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTERS
At Gunma University from 2019 to 2020, Ueno's postdoctoral research delved into micro-size vibration energy harvesters. His innovative approaches in mechanical science and technology have advanced the capabilities of energy harvesting at micro scales.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Ueno earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Science and Technology from Gunma University in 2019. His doctoral research focused on microfabrication methods and their biological applications, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise in engineering and life sciences.
AWARD-WINNING SCIENTIST
Throughout his academic journey, Ueno has received numerous accolades, including the President’s Award from both Gunma University (2019) and Kagawa University (2016). He also won the SELECT BIO conference Lab on a Chip poster prize (2018) and the Miura Award by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (2016).
PIONEER IN MICRODEVICE TECHNOLOGY
Ueno's master's and bachelor's research at Kagawa University concentrated on developing microdevices for Organ-on-a-Chip applications and optogenetics, respectively. His pioneering work in these areas has been instrumental in advancing microdevice technology for biological and medical applications.
PROLIFIC RESEARCHER WITH IMPACTFUL PUBLICATIONS
Ueno has authored numerous significant publications, including his recent work on fabricating shape-controlled 3D tissues using high-porosity porous structures, published in Bioengineering (2024). His extensive research portfolio underscores his contributions to the fields of bioengineering, microfabrication, and medical device innovation.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Single-Cell Microarray Chip with Inverse-Tapered Wells to Maintain High Ratio of Cell Trapping.
Authors: R. Sano, K. Koyama, N. Fukuoka, S. Yamamura, T. Suzuki
Year: 2023
Journal: Micromachines, 14(2), 492
UV-curable Polydimethylsiloxane Photolithography and Its Application to Flexible Mechanical Metamaterials.
Authors: T. Sekiguchi, H. Ueno, V.A. Menon, H. Toshiyoshi, T. Suzuki
Year: 2023
Journal: Sensors and Materials, 35(2-6), pp. 1995–2011
Selective Cell Retrieval Method Using Light-Responsive Gas-Generating Polymer-Based Microarrays.
Authors: H. Ueno, Y. Akagi, S. Yamamura
Year: 2022
Journal: Lab on a Chip, 22(8), pp. 1498–1507
Novel Quick Cell Patterning Using Light-Responsive Gas-Generating Polymer and Fluorescence Microscope.
Authors: H. Ueno, Y. Akagi, S. Yamamura
Year: 2022
Journal: Micromachines, 13(2), 320
Single Cell Microarray with Overhang Wells for Analyzing Calcium Response.
Authors: R. Sano, K. Koyama, N. Fukuoka, S. Yamamura, T. Suzuki
Year: 2021
Conference: MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, pp. 525–526