The Asian Scientist 100
Director, Materials Research Center for Element Strategy
Institution
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Country
Japan
Field
Materials Sciences
Hosono has pioneered new realms in materials science with the development of energy-efficient liquid crystal displays and large organic light-emitting diode displays used in tablets and televisions. Based on his discovery of iron-based superconductors, Hosono developed transparent oxide semiconductors that are widely used in the computer monitors and flat-screen TVs of today. In 2015, Hosono was awarded the Imperial Prize of the Japan Academy, and in 2016, the Japan Prize and Ceramics Grand Prize.
(Photo: Tokyo Institute of Technology)
- 2016 Japan Prize, Ceramics Grand Prize