Vancouver, Canada
Seiya Ota
Chemist & Science Communicator
At UBC, I research synthetic and coordination chemistry while working in science communication and technical research support.
01 Focus
Four ways I connect research with people and decisions.
Research
Molecular design, synthetic chemistry, coordination chemistry, platinum complexes, and molecular structure and photophysics.
Science Communication
Talks, teaching, and public-facing work that make complex chemistry understandable without losing scientific precision.
Study Abroad & Research Careers
Experience-based perspectives from research exchange, industry R&D, and undertaking a PhD abroad with family.
Research & Business Support
Research that connects scientific evidence with technical options, use cases, customer questions, and the next decision.
02 About
From industry R&D to a PhD abroad with my family.
I studied organic chemistry at Kanagawa University and Tokyo Institute of Technology, completed a research placement at UBC, and worked in R&D for a Japanese chemical company. In 2022, I moved to Canada with my family. I now conduct doctoral research in synthetic and coordination chemistry at UBC alongside science communication, writing on graduate study abroad, and technical research for companies.
03 Contact
Let’s discuss research, technical questions, talks, or graduate study abroad.
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