Undergraduate Can Tho University (CTU) has presented a Visiting Professor Certificate to Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei from Japan. She is the first visiting professor at CTU to participate in teaching, research, and academic exchange in biochemistry and related life sciences at the College of Natural Sciences.
Dr. Le Van Lam - Vice President of CTU, presents the Visiting Professor Certificate to Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei
During her tenure as a visiting professor, Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei will deliver lectures on selected topics and teach selected courses in biochemistry for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students in biology and chemistry. She will also discuss teaching content, teaching methods, and curriculum development with faculty members. In research, she will collaborate on international research projects, supervise master's and doctoral students, and co-author scientific publications. These activities are expected to strengthen CTU's connections with higher education institutions and research networks in Japan and internationally.
With expertise in biochemistry, Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei's research focuses on the functions of genes involved in lipid metabolism, using Drosophila as a model organism; bacteriophages; and the screening of natural compounds for biological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-metabolic syndrome properties.
Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei has extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic administration at Kyoto Institute of Technology, where she worked from 1989 to March 2026. During her tenure, she held several leadership positions, including Vice President and Director of the International Center, as well as Director of the Student Support Center.
Since April 2026, Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei has served as Deputy Director of the Institute for Advanced Agricultural Research and as a professor at the Faculty of Education for Future Generations at International Pacific University (IPU), Japan. She also holds an honorary title at Kyoto Institute of Technology.
The academic relationship between Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei and Can Tho University has developed through various exchange activities over the years. She previously delivered an honorary lecture at CTU, sharing her professional experience, academic perspectives, and research interests with faculty members, researchers, and students.
Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei participates in academic exchange activities and interacts with CTU faculty members and students
CTU's Visiting Professor Program provides opportunities for international experts and scientists to contribute to the University's teaching, research, and academic exchange activities. Prof. Dr. Kaeko Kamei's involvement in activities at the College of Natural Sciences will give faculty members and students opportunities to learn from an international expert's research experience and teaching practices. Her participation is also expected to support the development of research groups, joint scientific publications, and collaborations with Japanese institutions. This initiative lays the groundwork for CTU to continue expanding its Visiting Professor Program into other academic fields in the coming years.
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