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| 【Education】 | ||
| 1977 | B.S., Faculty of Science, Kyoto University | |
| 1982 | Ph. D, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University | |
| 【Academic Carreer】 | ||
| 1979-1984 | Ehime University, Assistant Professor | |
| 1984-1987 | Kyoto University, Assistant Professor | |
| 1987-1996 | Kyoto University, Associate Professor | |
| 1996- | Kyoto University, Professor | |
Project Leader of "Creation of Bio-devices and Bio-systems with Chemical and Biological Molecules for Medical Use" of JST (Japan Science and Tecnology Agency) from 2001. | ||
| 1981 | Nodzu Memorial Research Award |
| 1984 | Regional Award of Organic Synthesis Association Award (Chugoku-Shikoku Branch) |
| 1988 | The CSJ Award for Young Chemists |
| 1999 | The Japanese Photochemistry Association Award at 13th ISNA (Luxemburg) |
| 2009 | Nozoe Memorial Lectureship Award |
| 2010 | The Chemical Society of Japan Award |
| Birthplace | Gamagori, Aichi prefecture |
| Date of Birth | 16th October, 1954 |
| Research Interests | Development of New Porphyrins |
| Favorites | His daughters, Chunichi-Dragons (Baseball team) |
| Dislikes | Yomiuri-Giants (Baseball team) |