Dr. Keisuke Goda stands as a distinguished scholar at the forefront of chemical and biological measurement innovation. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tokyo, while holding adjunct professorships at the University of California, Los Angeles in Bioengineering and at Wuhan University's Institute of Technological Sciences. His academic journey began with a summa cum laude Bachelor's degree in Physics from UC Berkeley in 2001, followed by a PhD in Physics from MIT in 2007, where he contributed to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory group that later received the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. Following his doctoral work, Goda expanded his expertise through postdoctoral research at UCLA before establishing his independent research program at the University of Tokyo in 2012.
Dr. Goda's pioneering research has redefined the boundaries of single-cell analysis through the development of serendipity-enabling technologies that integrate molecular imaging, spectroscopy, microfluidics, and artificial intelligence. His 2018 breakthrough in intelligent image-activated cell sorting established a new paradigm for real-time, image-based sorting of live cells using convolutional neural networks on microfluidic platforms. This innovation, along with his extensive portfolio of nearly 300 journal publications and over 30 patents, has significantly advanced the fields of biophotonics and analytical chemistry. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious accolades including the 2019 Analytical Chemistry Young Innovator Award and the 2021 SPIE Biophotonics Technology Innovator Award, reflecting the profound impact of his work on both academic research and practical applications.
Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Goda has demonstrated exceptional leadership in translating scientific discovery into technological innovation through the founding of four successful startups: CYBO, Cupido (credited with launching or co-founding), LucasLand (credited with launching or co-founding), and FlyWorks (credited with launching or co-founding). His commitment to advancing scientific frontiers extends to training the next generation of researchers who will shape the future of biology and medicine, with his laboratory serving as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration. As a recipient of more than 30 major awards including the Japan Academy Medal and JSPS Prize, his influence continues to grow across international scientific communities. Dr. Goda remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in molecular imaging and cell analysis, with his current work poised to further transform biomedical research and therapeutic development through continued integration of physical sciences with biological applications.
