On April 8, 2025, the announced this year's recipients of the Commendation for Science and Technology. Nine researchers from ܽƵ were recognized across three different awards.
These awards commend individuals who have achieved success in research and development, as well as in the promotion of public understanding of science and technology. Through this recognition, the program seeks to inspire those engaged in the field and contribute to the overall advancement of science and technology in Japan. The awards include the Awards for Science and Technology (Development Category, Research Category, Science and Technology Promotion Category, Technology Category, Public Understanding Promotion Category), the Young Scientists' Award, the Award for Creativity, and the Outstanding Support for Research Award.
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Awards for Science and Technology
Development
- Masaya Katō (Researcher, Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Center for Integrated Data Science)
Research
- (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering)
- (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering)
- Yoshihiko Tanaka (Former Researcher, Graduate School of Engineering)
Young Scientists' Award
- (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering)
- (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Informatics)
- (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering)
Outstanding Support for Research Award
- (Designated Assistant Professor, Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Center for Integrated Data Science)
- Kimitaka Higuchi (Technical Specialist, Technical Center of ܽƵ)
This article was originally published in Japanese and has been translated and edited for clarity and readability by the ܽƵ International Communications Office while preserving the original content's intent. The original Japanese version is available.