Invitation Summary of the “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award” and the “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement”
1. The “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award ”
| (1) Research field: |
Polymerization catalysts, fine synthesis catalysts and other catalysts contributing to environment protection |
| (2) Eligible: |
Up to one researcher (aged 45 years or younger at the date of April 1, 2008) who belongs to institutions of higher learning or public research institutes with the best achievements |
| (3) Prize: |
A commemorative plaque and cash prize of ¥5 million |
2. The “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement”
| (1) Research field: |
The same as the “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award” |
| (2) Eligible: |
Up to two researchers (aged 35 years or younger at the date of April 1, 2008) with the most original achievements |
| (3) Prize: |
A commemorative plaque and cash prize of ¥1 million |
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- Applicants choose either the “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award” or the “2009 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement.“
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- Details including entry requirements are posted on MCI’s website (/jp/e/) or ask any inquiry to the “Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award” Selection Committee (E-mail: MCI-AWARD@mitsui-chem.co.jp).
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- MCI plans to announce the Awards' winners on its website and in the newspapers and journals in January 2009.
<For reference, the winners in 2007>
The “2007 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award”
Initially, MCI planned to award only one winner, but eventually selected two winners.
| Name |
Dr. Zhaomin Hou |
Dr. Gregory C. Fu |
| Affiliation |
Chief Scientist of RIKEN |
Professor of Massachusetts of Technology |
| Theme |
Development of Polymerization Reactions Based on New Organo Rare Earth Metal Catalysts |
Coupling Reactions and Asymmetric Synthesis Based on Novel Catalyst Designs |
The “2007 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement”
| Name |
Dr. Jun Terao |
Dr. Michael C. W. Chan |
| Affiliation |
Assistant Professor of Osaka University |
Assistant Professor of City University of Hong Kong |
| Theme |
Carbon Bond Formation Reactions Using Anionic Transition Metal Complexes as the Key Catalytic Intermediates |
Importance of Weak Attractive Polymer-Ligand Interactions in Olefin Polymerization Catalysis |
