On 20th March 2026, Distinguished University Professor Makoto Fujita, Department of Applied Chemistry, received Humboldt Research Award.
Photo credit: Humboldt Foundation
Humboldt Research Award
The Humboldt Research Award (German: Humboldt-Forschungspreis) is an international academic prize established by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The foundation is a German government-funded organization that supports global academic collaboration and is often referred to as the “German equivalent of the Nobel Foundation.”
About awarded research
Seminal work on metallosupramolecular squares and large multinuclear polyhedra, which pioneered the field of self-assembled cage compounds.
Your impression & future plan
I am truly honored to receive the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award. I am deeply grateful to my collaborators and students whose support and contributions have made this possible.
I will continue to pursue my research with dedication and contribute to advancing science. I also look forward to further strengthening international collaborations and supporting the next generation of researchers.
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