Research
Yoshihiko AKAKABE
Affiliation:
Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University
Professional career
04/95: Assistant Prof., Department of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University
04/05: Associate Prof., Department of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University
04/12: Professor, Department of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University
04/17: Professor, Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University
Fields of interest
Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Flavor Chemistry
Message
Research interests range widely for a variety of physiologically active compounds in nature. Especially in order to demonstrate the chemical ecology, analysis and synthesis are my main tools. We are currently under investigation concerning pheromones and allelochemials in marine organisms.
Many citrus fruits and herbs are found all over the world, and the essential oils are widely utilized in foods and beverages, and as fragrances in cosmetics. The essential oils can have relaxing or stimulant effect for humans. Our odor descriptions and its physiological analyses make it possible to find the relationships between odor and the human brain.
I wish for students to realize the importance and joy of research by way of our studies and to enjoy their own learning. I would like to contribute to local communities and international society through our research and its practical knowledge.
Research interests
- 1) Investigation and synthesis of pheromones and allelochemials in marine organisms[ Research material ※1 ]
- 2) Flavor chemistry of citrus fruits, herbs, and flowers[ Research material ※2 ]
- 3) Elucidation of mechanistic pathway for the biogeneration of volatile aroma compounds[ Research material ※3 ]
- 4) Relaxation effects of aroma for humans[ Research material ※4 ]
- 5) Isolation and synthesis of physiologically active compounds[ Research material ※5 ]
- 6) Development of functional foods and cosmetics[ Research material ※6 ]
