Akira Fujishima
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Akira Fujishima (藤嶋昭? b. March 10, 1942) is a Japanese chemist, professor emeritus, University of Tokyo.[1]
He is known for his significant contributions in discovery and research of photocatalytic and superhydrophilic properties of titanium dioxide. While working on his Ph.D. under the supervision of professor Kenichi Honda he discovered the photocatalytic water decomposition (water photolysis) in the process in the TiO2 surface later called Honda-Fujishima effect. Discovery of self-cleaning properties of TiO2 by the group under his supervision have brought revolution in ceramic, glass, and other industries (see e.g., self-cleaning glass). [2]
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[edit] Biography
Akira Fujishima was born in Tokyo. In 1966 he earned B. A. (Engineering), Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, in 1971 he earned Ph.D. (Engineering), Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo.
[edit] Professional activity
- 1971 Assistant Professor, Kanagawa University
- 1975 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- 1978 Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- 1986 Professor, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- 1989 Executive Director, Chemical Society of Japan
- 1995 Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- 1998 Chief of the optical science group at Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology Research, *1998 President, Japanese Photochemistry Association
- 1999 Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Panel of Photochem. Photobio. C(Photochemistry Review)
- 2001 Vice President, Chemical Society of Japan,
- 2002 Research Supervisor, Development of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- 2003 President, Electrochemical Society of Japan
- 2003 Chairman, Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology
- 2003 Professor emeritus, University of Tokyo
[edit] Awards
- 1983 Asahi Prize
- 1998 Inoue Harushige Award
- 2000 Chemical Society of Japan Award
- 2003 Heinz Gerischer Award of the Electrochemical Society[2]
- 2004 Japan Prize
