• Pioneering Contributions to Layer-by-Layer Assembly and Molecular Recognition at Interfaces Prof. Katsuhiko Ariga
• Creation of Diverse Soft Materials with High Toughness by Sacrificial Bond Principle Prof. Jian Ping Gong
• Development of New Strategies for photoresponsive Soft Materials Based on the Molecular Assembly Prof. Takahiro Seki
• Elucidation of the Inherent Potential of Heavier Main Group Elements Based on the Creation of Unexplored Molecules Prof. Norihiro Tokitoh
• Creation and Development of N-Confused Porphyrinoid Chemistry Prof. Hiroyuki Furuta
• Studies on Multiple-Photon Responses of Molecules in Condensed Phase by Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers Prof. Hiroshi Miyasaka