We study on three research themes; light regulation, circadian clock regulation, and disease development. These three main research themes are closely inter-related. Using model fungal systems, Neurspora crassa and Magnaporthe oryzae, we explore the roles of light (as a major environmental factor) and circadian clock (as a major endogenous signal) in complex fungal developments and behaviors including pathogenic interaction with plants.
My main teaching focus is developing “critical thinking”. I often said to my students that the
real title of the course is “developing critical thinking by studying circadian clock biology”.
