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Shogo Hamada is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of molecular robotics and synthetic biology, whose work bridges the gap between non-living molecular systems and life-like behaviors. His primary research areas include self-replicating DNA structures, polymorphic molecular clusters, and the construction of macroscopic lipid-based multi-compartment systems. Hamada’s most notable contribution is his groundbreaking work on the self-replication of DNA rings (2015, 55 citations), which demonstrated how simple molecular components can autonomously replicate—a fundamental step toward creating artificial life. He has also advanced the concept of shape-variable molecular building blocks that dynamically reconfigure, enabling reconfigurable systems with potential applications in materials science and biomedicine. In 2023, Hamada achieved a scalable synthesis of planar macroscopic lipid-based multi-compartment structures (6 citations), mimicking the spatial organization of cellular life. His vision for "Molecular Robotics" (2021) and recent work on quasi-phototaxis in slime-type molecular robots (2025) showcase his drive to engineer light-responsive, autonomous systems. With a career defined by creativity and technical rigor, Hamada is shaping the future of molecular engineering.