Chiba University is proud to announce that four of our researchers have been selected to receive the prestigious 2025 Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and technology.
Each year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) presents these awards to individuals who have made significant achievements in research development, or who have helped deepen public understanding of science and technology, with the aim of raising Japan's scientific and technological foundation.
This year, two researchers were awarded in the Research Category of the Awards for Science and Technology, while the other two received the Young Scientists' Award.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees!
Awards for Science and Technology
Research Category
|
Name/Position |
Affiliation |
Title |
|
Associate Professor |
Graduate School of Science |
Neutrino Research in the TeV Energy Range |
|
Professor |
Center for Preventive Medical Sciences |
Social epidemiological research to reduce health disparities |
The Young Scientists' Award
|
Name/Position |
Affiliation |
Contribution |
|
Associate Professor |
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Center for Environment, Health and Field Sciences |
Research on the Physiological Relaxation Effects Induced by Nature in Humans |
|
Associate Professor |
Graduate School of Horticulture |
The Impact of Human Activities on the Rapid Evolution of Wildlife |
The Research Category of the Awards for Science and Technology recognizes researchers who have conducted original research or development that shows great promise for contributing to the advancement of science and technology in Japan.
The Young Scientists' Award honors early-career researchers under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional research achievements, such as pioneering studies or work carried out from a unique and original perspective, reflecting their advanced research and development capabilities.