Visiting Professors
International scholar, in-bound, out-bound exchanged researcher and professor
Researcher's Profile
Info/Experience:
Main Institution :
Osaka University, Japan
Specialization :
Nanotechnology/Materials, Polymer chemistry
Education:
Ph.D. in Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (1991)
B.S. in Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University (1985)
working History :
1997 – 2000, Kyoto University, Research Associate
1988 – 1997, Tohoku University, Research Associate
Experience
1. Visiting Professor, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University (2015/4~present)
2. Head, Chemistry-Biology Combined Major Program, Osaka University (2012/09~2016/01)
3. Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University (2004/04~ present)
4. Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University (2000/02~2004/03)
5. Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University (1997/05~2000/01)
6. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University (1988/03~1997/04)
7. Researcher, Kao Corporation (1987/04~1988/02)
Honors and Awards
1. Mitsubishi Chemical Award, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (2017/09)
2. Encouragement Award, Japan Thermosetting Plastics Industry Association (2016/10)
3. Highest Award, Japan Bio-technology Business Competition (2008/07)
4. JSBBA Innovative Research Program Award (2005/03)
5. Young Scientist Award, Chemical Society of Japan (1997/03)
6. Outstanding Paper Award, Society of Oil and Fat Industry, Japan (1996/02)
7. Outstanding Paper Award of Polymer Journal, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (1999/05)
Research Interests
1. Biomass Plastics
2. Porous Nanomaterials
3. Functional Bio-based Polymers
Host :
Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University
Specialization: Nanotechnology/Materials, Polymer chemistry. Professor Hiroshi Uyama specializes in nanotechnology and polymer chemistry, with research interests in biomass plastics, porous nanomaterials, and functional bio-based polymers. He serves as a Professor at Osaka University's Graduate School of Engineering and collaborates with Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Engineering. His work focuses on developing sustainable materials to address environmental challenges.
Professor Hiroshi Uyama Osaka University, Japan