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Akira HARADA

原田　明（HARADA, Akira）
Researchers of Osaka Univ.

Position Specially Appointed Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University
E-mail harada<at>chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp　<at> Indicates @
Date of Birth 1949, Sep. 8 (Born in Osaka)
Education
1974-1977 Ph.D. Osaka University
1972-1974 M.S. Osaka University
1968-1972 B.S. Osaka University
Degree Ph. D from Osaka University, 1977
Professional Career
2019- present Specially Appointed Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University
2015-2019 Specially Appointed Professor, Project Research Center for Fundamental Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
2012-2015 Director of Institute for NanoScience Design
2011-2015 Head of Project Research Center
1998-2015 Professor, Osaka University, Department of Macromolecular Science
1994-1998 Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
1990-1991 The Scripps Institute (Visiting Scientist)
1988-1994 Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
1982-1994 Assistant Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University
1980-1981 Postdoctoral Fellow, Colorado State University
1978-1980 Visiting Scientist, IBM Research (San Jose)
1977-1982 Academic Affairs staff, Faculty of Science, Osaka University
Degree Ph. D from Osaka University, 1977
Membership in Academic ocieties Chemical Society of Japan, Polymer Society of Japan，American Chemical Society, Society of Biochemistry
Field of Speciakization Supramolecular Science, Polymer Synthesis, Biorelated Polymers,Functional Antibody
Research Theme 1）Construction of Supramolecular Structures on the complex formation of Cyclic 　　compounds with Polymers.
2）Construction of Supramolecular Structures on the binding of Antibody to Antigen.
Editor of Scientific Journal (1) J. Macromolecular Science, Editorial Board
(2) Carbohydrate Polymers, Editorial Board
(3) Bull. Chem. Soc., Japan, Assoc. Editor
(4) Chem. Lett., Adv. Board
Major Publications

Fast response dry-type artificial molecular muscles with [c2]daisy chains
Iwaso, K.; Takashima, Y.; Harada, A.
　Nat. Chem. 2016, 8, 625-632.

A Metal-Ion-Responsive Adhesive Material via Switching of Molecular Recognition Properties
Nakamura, T.; Takashima, Y.; Hashidzume, A.; Yamaguchi, H.; Harada, A.
　Nature Communications 2014, 5, 4622.

Photoswitchable gel assembly based on molecular recognition
Yamaguchi, H.;Kobayashi, Y.; Kobayashi, R.; Takashima,Y.; Hashidzume, A.; Harada, A.
　Nature Communications, 2012, 3, 603.

Switching of macroscopic molecular recognition selectivity using a mixed solvent system
Zheng, Y.; Hashidzume, A.; Takashima, Y.; Yamaguchi, H.; Harada, A
　Nature Communications 2012, 3, 831.

Expansioncontraction of photoresponsive artificial muscle regulated by hostguest interactions
Takashima, Y.; Hatanaka, S.; Otsubo, M.; Nakahata, M.; Kakuta, T.; Hashidzume, A.; Yamaguchi, H.; Harada, A
　Nature Communications 2012, 3, 1270.

Macroscopic Self-Assembly through Molecular Recognition
Harada, A.; Kobayashi, R.; Takashima, Y.; Hashidzume, A.; Yamaguchi, H.
　Nature Chem. 2011, 3, 34-37.
　Cited：130　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Redox-responsive self-healing materials formed from host-guest
Nakahata, M.; Takashima, Y.; Yamaguchi H.;Harada, A.
　Nature Communications 2011, 2, 511.
　Cited：97　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Thermal and Photochemical Switching of Conformation of Poly(ethylene glycol)-Substituted Cyclodextrin with an Azobenzene Group at the Chain End
Y. Inoue, P. Kuad, Y. Okumura, Y. Takashima, H. Yamaguchi, A. Harada
　J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129(20), 6396-6397.

Chiral Supramolecular Polymers Formed by Host-Guest Interactions
M. Miyauchi, T. Hoshino, H. Yamaguchi, S. Kamitori, A. Harada
　J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2005, 127(9), 2984-2989.
　Cited：114　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Cyclodextrin-Based Molecular Machines
A. Harada
　Acc. Chem. Res., 2001, 34 (6), 456-464.
　Cited：798　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Double-stranded Inclusion Complexes of Cyclodextrin Threaded on Poly(ethylene glycol)
A. Harada, J. Li, and M. Kamachi
　 Nature, 1994, 370 (6485), 126-128.
　Cited：262　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Synthesis of a Tubular Polymer from Threaded Cyclodextrins
A. Harada, J. Li, and M. Kamachi
　Nature, 1993, 364 (6437), 516-518.
　Cited：487　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

The Molecular Necklace: A Rotaxane Containing Many Threaded α-Cyclodextrins
A. Harada, J. Li, and M. Kamachi
　Nature, 1992, 356 (6367), 325-327.
　Cited：812　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）

Complex Formation between α-Cyclodextrin and Poly(ethylene glycol)
A. Harada, and M. Kamachi
　Macromolecules, 1990, 23 (10), 2821-2823.
　Cited：652　（Google Scholar, 2014/01 ）
Awards
2022 The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2012 The Chemical Society of Japan Award
2008 Izatt-Christensen International Award
2008 Osaka University Education and Research Award
2006 Medal with Purple Ribbon from Japanese Government
2004 Cyclodextrin Society Award
1999 Polymer Society Award
1998 Osaka Science Award
1993 IBM Science Award(for Research on “Creation of Supramoleclar Structures by Molecular Recognition of Polymers")


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