Herausgegeben von: Kazuo Akagi

Kazuo Akagi is an Eminent Research Professor, Research Organization of Science and Technology at Ritsumeikan University in Shiga, Japan, and a Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University and University of Tsukuba, Japan. Having obtained his academic degrees from Kyoto University, he spent most of his career working for University of Tsukuba and Kyoto University before taking up his present appointment at Ritsumeikan University. Professor Akagi has authored over 300 scientific publications, 48 co-authored books, and 50 review articles. He has received numerous scientific awards, including The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) Award, The Award of The Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ), The Award of the Japanese Liquid Crystal Society for Scientific Achievements, and The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan. He is also a Fellow of CSJ and SPSJ, and a Research Director of CREST (2020-2026) of JST Project, Japan.