The environment around us is home to a wide variety of microorganisms that, collectively, form the microbiome. My research focuses on developing environmental biotechnologies through a better understanding of, and control over, the functionality of these microbiomes.
My work involves analysing microbiomes in relation to environmental issues and industrial processes, as well as developing control technologies.
The microbiome is an ecosystem composed of a wide variety of microorganisms and exists in all environments around us, such as soil, water, and the intestines. Its functions are utilized in a wide range of industries, including agriculture, wastewater treatment, and food production, and it is also deeply involved in the occurrence of diseases in humans, crops, and livestock. Therefore, understanding and controlling the formation of the microbiome is an important issue for the sustainable development.
My work involves analyzing microbiomes in plant rhizospheres, wastewater treatment systems and biofilms, as well as developing control technologies. My specific research interests include causal inference using time series data, the detection of interactions between microorganisms, and the promotion of plant growth through the utilization of beneficial microorganisms.
The complexity of microbiomes makes it challenging to understand and control their functionality. Nevertheless, I believe that applying new analytical concepts will allow us to unravel this complexity and enable the rational design of microbiomes for the sustainable development of various bioindustries.
| Research | |
|---|---|
| Journal | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences |
| Title | Learning beyond-pairwise interactions enables the bottom-up prediction of microbial community structure |
| Author | H. Ishizawa, Y. Tashiro, D. Inoue, M. Ike, H. Futamata |
| Member | Hidehiro Ishizawa |
| URL | https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2312396121 |
| Joint and Contract Research Achievements | |
| Theme | Analysis of biofilms formed in pipelines |
| Partner | Machinery manufacturer |
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