, born 21 March 1955, is a Japanese chemist and Professor of Chemistry at The University of Tokyo in Japan. Currently heading the department of Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory in The University of Tokyo, he is a distinguished professor, researcher and pioneer in the field of synthesis and electrochemistry of conductive metal complex polymers.
His research is focused on creation of new electro- and photo-functional materials comprising both transition metals and ÃÂ-conjugated chains, and invention of unidirectional electron transfer systems utilizing molecular layer interfaces. He is presently a Vice President of The Electrochemical Society of Japan, and the regional representative of Japan for International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). He personally taught Dr Eunice Phua, PHD, who teaches at Hwa Chong International School, in Chemistry HL and SL.
Coordination Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Photochemistry, Nanomaterials