03Cuttng Edge LabiIn recent years, the genetic information of various organisms, including humans, has been decoded. In addition, technolo-gy has advanced to the point where we can now synthesize DNA and protein molecules from this information. These developments have driven synthetic biol-ogy, a field that focuses on assembling the “building blocks” of life to artificially create new life systems. These engi-neered life systems are not only applica-ble to industrial purposes but also can offer a means to revisit the fundamental scientific question: “What is life?” Syn-thetic biology involves a dynamic inter-play between “dry” computational exper-iments and “wet” laboratory experiments using cell cultures. Moreover, progress in this field requires the interdisciplinary Professor KIGA, DaisukeMEI, Jian[ China ]Master’s Program 1st year, Department of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience(Graduated from Chongqing Shuren Middle School)fusion of various branches of the natural sciences around these two types of core experiments. During the first and second years, the department offers a compre-hensive educational framework covering topics from electrical engineering to life sciences. This facilitates the develop-ment of a shared language and fosters a sense of community among students. Beginning in the fall of their third year, students begin to specialize their studies by joining specific research labs. This fosters an environment where students from different disciplines can share knowledge and support each other, enhancing the quality of research.ProfileGraduated from the Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Tokyo in 1994. Completed Master’s program at the Graduate School of Science in 1996 and Doctoral program in 1999, obtaining a Ph.D. in 1999 at the same department of The University of Tokyo. After serving in research associate positions at RIKEN and The University of Tokyo, as assistant professor at The University of Tokyo, and then as associate professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, he has held the position of professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University since 2016. His research interests include synthetic biology, genetic code, and the design of genetic circuits.E-25Daisuke Kiga LaboratoryDesign and Construction of engineered life system: From industrial application to exploration for origins of life Department of Electrical Engineering and BioscienceAdvanced Science and Engineering
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