The “Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology”, from the science ministry MEXT, recognizes individuals who have produced outstanding results in research, development, and promotion of public understanding of science and technology.

This year’s awardees were announced on 8 April, and Associate Professor NAKAYAMA Takuro, belonging to CCS was selected for the Young Scientists’ Prize.

The award ceremony will take place on 20 April at MEXT and online.