Biography
Prof. Masaji Watanabe
Prof. Masaji Watanabe
Andalas University, Republic of Indonesia. Okayama University, Japan
Title: Numerical study on microbial depolymerization process of xenobiotic polymer
Abstract: 
This study focuses on microbial depolymerization processes of xenobiotic polymers, and demonstrates mathematical analysis with examples. The first part introduces basics of the topic. The second part describes mathematical models and inverse problems for a time factor and a molecular factor. The third part illustrates numerical solutions of inverse problems with experimental results introduced into analysis. The fourth part shows that results of inverse analysis lead to numerical simulation of microbial depolymerization process.
Biography: 
Prof. Masaji Watanabe started working at the Andalas University, Padang, Republic of Indonesia while being an emeritus professor and a specially appointed professor, Okayama University, Japan. He specializes in applied mathematics, and his research fields include microbial depolymerization processes. He has been working on subjects such as biodegradation process of polyethylene and polyethylene glycol utilizing mathematical techniques in joint study with Professor Fusako Kawai (Emeritus Professor, Okayama University).