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Satoshi Murata

Satoshi Murata

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
42
Citations
8341
World Ranking
4060
National Ranking
157

Overview

Satoshi Murata is affiliated with Tohoku University in Japan. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Engineering. Within these overarching disciplines, their work notably engages with subfields such as Molecular Biology, Biomaterials, Ecology, Biomedical Engineering, and Building and Construction.

The scientist's work covers several advanced topics in biological and molecular sciences. These include:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
  • DNA and Biological Computing
  • Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition
  • DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
  • Photoreceptor and optogenetics research

Their recent publications demonstrate a focus on both material science and bioengineering disciplines, often intersecting with molecular and nanoscale technologies. Noteworthy papers include:

  • "Molecular Cybernetics: Challenges toward Cellular Chemical Artificial Intelligence," 2022, Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Structural Design Variations in Beetle Elytra," 2021, Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Toughening mechanisms of the elytra of the diabolical ironclad beetle," 2020, Nature
  • "Large Deformation of a DNA-Origami Nanoarm Induced by the Cumulative Actuation of Tension-Adjustable Modules," 2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "A large, square-shaped, DNA origami nanopore with sealing function on a giant vesicle membrane," 2021, Chemical Communications

The scientist collaborates regularly with several coauthors, indicating an interdisciplinary and collaborative research approach. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Ibuki Kawamata
  • Atsushi Arakaki
  • Shin-ichiro M. Nomura
  • David Kisailus
  • Jesus Rivera

Their research contributions are often published in specific academic venues, reflecting a consistent presence in journals specialized in materials science, bioengineering, and computing. These publication venues include:

  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • New Generation Computing
  • Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering
  • Nature
  • Advanced Materials Interfaces

Best Publications

  • M-TRAN: self-reconfigurable modular robotic system

    S. Murata;E. Yoshida;A. Kamimura;H. Kurokawa

  • Self-assembling machine

    S. Murata;H. Kurokawa;S. Kokaji

  • A 3-D self-reconfigurable structure

    S. Murata;H. Kurokawa;E. Yoshida;K. Tomita

  • Distributed Self-Reconfiguration of M-TRAN III Modular Robotic System

    Haruhisa Kurokawa;Kohji Tomita;Akiya Kamimura;Shigeru Kokaji

  • Self-reconfigurable robots

    S. Murata;H. Kurokawa

  • Automatic locomotion design and experiments for a Modular robotic system

    A. Kamimura;H. Kurokawa;E. Yoshida;S. Murata

  • Toward Reliable Algorithmic Self-Assembly of DNA Tiles: A Fixed-Width Cellular Automaton Pattern

    Kenichi Fujibayashi;Rizal Hariadi;Sung Ha Park;Erik Winfree

  • Molecular Robots with Sensors and Intelligence

    Masami Hagiya;Akihiko Konagaya;Satoshi Kobayashi;Hirohide Saito

  • Hardware design of modular robotic system

    S. Murata;E. Yoshida;K. Tomita;H. Kurokawa

  • Substrate-assisted assembly of interconnected single-duplex DNA nanostructures.

    Shogo Hamada;Satoshi Murata

  • Self-assembly and self-repair method for a distributed mechanical system

    K. Tomita;S. Murata;H. Kurokawa;E. Yoshida

  • Micrometer-sized molecular robot changes its shape in response to signal molecules

    Yusuke Sato;Yuichi Hiratsuka;Ibuki Kawamata;Satoshi Murata

  • Molecular Robotics: A New Paradigm for Artifacts

    Satoshi Murata;Akihiko Konagaya;Satoshi Kobayashi;Hirohide Saito

  • The Mechanism of Cell Cycle Arrest Front Progression Explained by a KLUH/CYP78A5 -dependent Mobile Growth Factor in Developing Leaves of Arabidopsis thaliana

    Toshiya Kazama;Yasunori Ichihashi;Yasunori Ichihashi;Yasunori Ichihashi;Satoshi Murata;Satoshi Murata;Hirokazu Tsukaya;Hirokazu Tsukaya

  • Self-reconfigurable modular robot - experiments on reconfiguration and locomotion

    A. Kamimura;S. Murata;E. Yoshida;H. Kurokawa

  • DNA cytoskeleton for stabilizing artificial cells

    Chikako Kurokawa;Kei Fujiwara;Masamune Morita;Ibuki Kawamata

  • A Self-Reconfigurable Modular Robot

    Eiichi Yoshida;Satoshi Murata;Akiya Kamimura;Kohji Tomita

  • M-TRAN II: metamorphosis from a four-legged walker to a caterpillar

    H. Kurokawa;A. Kamimura;E. Yoshida;K. Tomita

  • Self-Repairing Mechanical Systems

    Satoshi Murata;Eiichi Yoshida;Haruhisa Kurokawa;Kohji Tomita

  • Automatic locomotion pattern generation for modular robots

    A. Kamimura;H. Kurokawa;E. Toshida;K. Tomita

Frequent Co-Authors

Eiichi Yoshida
Eiichi Yoshida Tokyo University of Science
Jonathan P. Hill
Jonathan P. Hill National Institute for Materials Science
Katsuhiko Ariga
Katsuhiko Ariga National Institute for Materials Science
Chwee Teck Lim
Chwee Teck Lim National University of Singapore

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