Masamune Morita

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Masamune Morita is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of DNA nanotechnology and synthetic biology, whose work is redefining the construction of bio-inspired functional microcapsules. His primary research areas include DNA origami engineering, emulsion science, and artificial-cell engineering. Morita’s major contribution lies in the development of DNA origami nanoplate-based emulsions with integrated nanopore functions—a breakthrough that combines the structural precision of DNA nanotechnology with the stability of particle-stabilised microcapsules. This innovative approach enables the creation of programmable, semi-permeable microcapsules that can mimic cellular compartments, offering transformative potential for drug delivery, biosensing, and bottom-up synthetic biology. His most cited work, a 2019 paper on this topic, has garnered 28 citations, underscoring its growing influence in the field. By demonstrating how DNA nanoplates can simultaneously stabilise emulsions and provide molecular transport control via nanopores, Morita has opened new avenues for engineering functional, cell-like architectures. His research is particularly notable for its elegant integration of structural DNA design with soft matter physics, positioning him as a rising leader in the quest to build programmable artificial cells.