The title of Osaka University Distinguished Professor granted to four professors

The title of Osaka University Distinguished Professor was awarded to Professor Sho YAMASAKI and Endowed-Chair Professor Taroh KINOSHITA at the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Professor Shin-ichi OHTA at the Graduate School of Science, and Professor Hirotsugu OGI at the Graduate School of Engineering.

In order to increase motivation of its faculty members and secure outstanding individuals who support university management, Osaka University established the title of "Osaka University Distinguished Professor" in 2017-2018 academic year.

List of Osaka University Distinguished Professors

On Monday, December 3, the Ceremony for Granting of the Title of Osaka University Distinguished Professor was held at the Administration Bureau on Osaka University's Suita Campus and title recipients were given a commemorative plaque from President Nishio.