On January 21, 2021, the 2nd Sakeology Seminar in FY 2020, “Sake yeast and its surroundings – My past research and its evolution into Sakeology –,” was held. In the seminar, NISHIDA Ikuhisa, Ph.D., Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, gave a lecture on his research.

Dr. NISHIDA Ikuhisa introduced the relation between various microorganisms, such as yeast, and human society, as well as the characteristics and history of sake yeast, and the mechanism of sake brewing, referring to his past research experiences and future prospects.

The 3rd Sakeology Seminar in FY 2020 is scheduled for March 17, 2021.
* Sakeology Seminar is open to the faculty and staff of Niigata University.