NIMS Award Ceremony and Academic Symposium

NIMS Award 2021 Ceremony and Winning Lectures

Nov.17[Wed.]10:10～12:25(JST) English program (No Japanese translation) Pre-registration required

NIMS has given the 「NIMS Award」 to a distinguished person or a group who had made significant progress in Materials Science.
The NIMS Award 2021 was given to three distinguished scientists who have achieved outstanding results in the field of “research on quantum materials.” The award-winning lectures will be streamed online.

How to watch?

2021 Award Winners

Prof. Tsuneya Ando

Honorary Professor, Emeritus Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology/ Emeritus Professor, University of Tokyo

Research Achievement

Prof. Allan H. MacDonald

Professor of Physics, University of Texas at Austin

Research Achievement

Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero

Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research Achievement

The NIMS Award 2021 will be given to three scientists who have conducted groundbreaking research in the field of “research on quantum materials, such as materials and structures that exhibit quantum effects or research that leads to the innovative use of the materials.” Their efforts have been recognized as outstanding achievements that have led to a breakthrough in the development of next-generation quantum devices using ultimate two-dimensional materials such as graphene.

NIMS Award CeremonyNov.17[Wed.]10:10～(JST)
NIMS Award Winning LecturesNov.17[Wed.]10:25～(JST)

10:25～11:05	Prof. Tsuneya Ando “Physics of Graphene”
11:05～11:45	Prof. Allan H. MacDonald “The Magic of Moiré Materials”
11:45～12:25	Prof.Pablo Jarillo-Herrero “The Moiré Quantum Matter Frontier”

*The live streaming times vary depending on the situation.

Seven scientists who are at the forefront of quantum materials research

Invited Talks / NIMS Talks

11/17[Wed.] 13:30～(JST) English program (No Japanese translation)

Seven scientists who are at the forefront of quantum materials research will deliver their talks online. They will accept the questions from participants after each talk.