Kosuke Iwai, Ph.D.

Kosuke Iwai, Ph.D. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of microfluidics and bioengineering. Kosuke currently holds the position of Senior Scientist at Triplebar since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Scientist II at Triplebar from September 2021 to March 2023, and as a Microfluidics Engineer from September 2020 to September 2021.

Dr. Iwai also has extensive research experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both the Joint BioEnergy Institute and Sandia National Laboratories. At the Joint BioEnergy Institute, they worked on multiple projects involving the development of high-throughput microfluidic platforms for gene editing processes, anaerobic transformation processes, and cell-free pathway optimization. Their time at the institute lasted from November 2015 to the present.

Before joining the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Dr. Iwai served as a Microfluidics Engineer at mFluiDx from June 2017 to May 2018. Kosuke also held multiple roles at UC Berkeley, including Co-Director of the Micro Mechanical Methods for Biology (M3B) Laboratory from September 2011 to October 2015, and as a Ph.D. Candidate from August 2009 to May 2014.

Dr. Iwai gained additional research experience as a Research Intern at Proteus Digital Health, Inc. in June 2012. Prior to this, they worked as a Research Fellow at The University of Tokyo from April 2009 to July 2009, and as a Research Assistant at Queen's University from May 2008 to July 2008. Kosuke also interned at Hitachi in August 2005.

Overall, Dr. Kosuke Iwai has developed a strong background in microfluidics and bioengineering through their various research and industry positions, making valuable contributions in these fields.

Kosuke Iwai, Ph.D. received their Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tokyo between 2003 and 2007. Kosuke then pursued further studies at the same institution and earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2009. Continuing their academic journey, Kosuke Iwai obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, between 2009 and 2014.

Additionally, Kosuke Iwai holds certifications in GD&T Basics Fundamentals from GD&T Basics - Engineer Essentials LLC, obtained in September 2022. Kosuke also completed a Certificate in Management of Technology at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. The exact month and year of obtaining the certificate are not specified.