Dr. Koji Yamada is the head of the Advanced Science Research Institute at Euglena Co. Ltd. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 2009. He worked as a project assistant professor at the University of Tokyo from 2009 to 2012 and as a special postdoctoral researcher at RIKEN from 2012 to 2014 before joining Euglena Co. Ltd. in February 2014. He specialises in molecular genetics, and his current primary research focus is the development and practical application of algal breeding techniques.
Researchers use neutron radiation to boost algae oil production, offering a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gases and producing renewable biofuels.