Hitoshi Nozaki

Hitoshi Nozaki (野崎 一, Nozaki Hitoshi, 1922 – September 25, 2019),[1] sometimes spelled Hitosi, was a Japanese chemist specializing in the field of organic chemistry, known as the head of Japanese organic chemistry research, and one of the discoverers of Nozaki–Hiyama–Kishi reaction. He was Emeritus Professor of Kyoto University.[2]

Hitoshi Nozaki
野崎 一
Hitoshi Nozaki
Hitoshi Nozaki
Born1922
Died (aged 97)
NationalityJapanese
Alma materKyoto Imperial University
Known forNozaki–Hiyama–Kishi reaction
AwardsJapan Academy Prize (1986)
Order of the Sacred Treasure (1992)
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic chemistry
InstitutionsKyoto University
Okayama University of Science
Doctoral studentsRyoji Noyori
Tamejiro Hiyama
Other notable studentsYoshito Kishi

Life

Nozaki was born in Okayama, Japan, in 1922. He received his BS and PhD degree, respectively, from the Kyoto Imperial University.[3]

Contributions

In Japan, Hitoshi Nozaki was one of the leaders of the organic chemistry academic circles during the period of Japanese post-war economic miracle.

Notable students

Recognition

References

  1. 野崎 一会員の逝去について (in Japanese)
  2. Tamejiro Hiyama, Organofluorine Compounds: Chemistry and Applications. NY: Springer-Verlag GmbH, 2000.
  3. 野崎一(のざき ひとし)とは - コトバンク
  4. ノーベル賞日本人受賞者7人の偉業【野依 良治】
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