• Studies on Atomic and Molecular Processes of Electrochemical Surface Reactions Prof. Kingo Itaya
• Elucidation of the Molecular Mechanisms involved in Adaptation of Thermophiles to High Temperature Environment Prof. Tadayuki Imanaka
• Development of Photochromic Molecular Systems with Outstanding Performance Prof. Masahiro Irie
• Creation of Novel Silicon Compounds with Unique Electronic Properties Prof. Mitsuo Kira
• Development of Molecular Theory in Quantum Chemistry Prof. Kimihiko Hirao
• New Paradigm of Electron Transfer Chemistry and Applications Prof. Shunichi Fukuzumi