Research Area: (1) Asymmetric Synthesis Using Chiral Transitionmetal Complexes as Catalysts; (2) Development of New Organic Transformations Mediated by Organometallic Compounds

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Kyoko Nozaki is a highly regarded organic chemist. The overarching goal of the research carried out by the Nozaki group in Tokyo is to design highly atom-economical processes for a sustainable future. They design “molecular catalysts” for new and efficient reactions for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, organic functional materials, and polymeric materials.

Her accomplishments include the Society of Polymer Science, Japan Award (2012), Chemical Society of Japan Award (2020), IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (2021), L'Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science Awards (2021),Toray Science and Technology Prize (2021), Medal with Purple Ribbon (2022) etc., and is on the Advisory Board for Chem. Rev. (ACS). Her research interest is focused on development of homogeneous catalysts for polymer synthesis and organic synthesis. She has been serving as International honorary member of the American Academy of Arts&Sciences since 2021.

Webpage: http://park.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nozakilab/indexE.html