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3 OU professors win 2019 Commendations for Science and Technology
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) announced the recipients of the 2019 Commendations for Science and Technology. From Osaka University, three faculty members received awards. One faculty member was awarded a Prize for Science and Technology (Research Category); two were awarded Young Scientists' Prizes commending them on their ability to develop advanced research.
In order to motivate those individuals working in the fields of science and technology and contribute to the improvement of science and technology in Japan, MEXT awards the following prizes:
- Prize for Science and Technology (Development, Research, Science and Technology Promotion, Technology, Public Understanding Promotion)
- Young Scientists' Prize
- Prize for Creativity
Prize for Science and Technology (Research Category）
| Name |
Position • Affiliation
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Name of Achievement
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|---|---|---|
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WATANABE Heiji |
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering |
Research on next generation energy-saving devices based on semiconductor surface and interface science
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Young Scientists' Prizes
| Name |
Position • Affiliation
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Name of Achievement
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|---|---|---|
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KOGA Hirotaka |
Associate Professor, Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research |
Research on catalysts and emergent electric functions via paper renovation |
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TANAKA Hiro |
Lecturer, Graduate School of Engineering |
Research on non-linear dynamic model of cell-like solids that produce unique deformation mechanisms
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology homepage:
Regarding selection of recipients for MEXT's 2019 Commendations for Science and Technology