Research

Yoshihiko AKAKABE

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

Research Fields

Organic Chemistry, Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Chemical Senses, Food Chemistry, Chemical Ecology

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 Topics

  • Investigation of pheromones and allelochemicals and their syntheses
  • Synthesis of novel aroma ingredients
  • Analysis of aroma compounds in fruits, flowers and herbs
  • Flavor Analysis in foodstuffs (meat, vegetables, fish) and their processed foods
  • Analysis of the flavor of alcoholic beverages and their evaluations
  • Relaxation effects of aroma for human
  • Development of novel foodstuffs, processed foods and functional foods
  • Development of fragrances
  • Development of attractants and repellents for the control of pests and wild animals