Associate Professor Nobuaki Kono of the Graduate School of Media and Governance Receives the FY2023 Young Scientists' Prize of the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

April 24, 2023

Associate Professor Nobuaki Kono of the Graduate School of Media and Governance has received the Young Scientists' Prize of the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for Fiscal Year 2023.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) presents the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in research and development, and in the promotion of understanding of science and technology. The Minister presents four awards with the aim of motivating those involved in science and technology and contributing to the advancement of Japan's science and technology standards.

The Young Scientists' Prize, which Associate Professor Kono received, is awarded to young researchers under the age of 40 who have achieved remarkable research results demonstrating advanced research and development capabilities, such as in nascent research or research from original perspectives. This year, there were 359 applicants, and 101 individuals, including Associate Professor Kono, were selected as recipients.

Associate Professor Kono specializes in a wide range of fields, including synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and genomic science. He received this award in recognition of his achievements in "Genomic science research contributing to the utilization of natural structural proteins."

I am truly honored to receive such a prestigious award. I believe that I was able to achieve this joy thanks to the sometimes strict, sometimes warm guidance I have received from many teachers and senior colleagues, as well as the irreplaceable time spent with the students and staff I have researched with, and with my family. With everyone's continued support, I will redouble my efforts to change the world with interesting science.

MEXT Website (Recipients of the FY2023 Commendations for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Announced)

Faculty Profile of Associate Professor Nobuaki Kono, Graduate School of Media and Governance

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