Akira Yoshino
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Summary
Akira Yoshino was born on January 30, 1948[1], in Suita[2]. He has worked as a chemist[3], engineer[4], inventor[5], and researcher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,623 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
- Field of work: chemistry[9]
- Employer: Asahi Kasei[10], Kyushu University[11], Meijo University[12]
- Educated at: Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School[13]
- Award received: Medal with Purple Ribbon[14], Charles Stark Draper Prize[15], Japan Prize[16], Global Energy Prize[17], Yamazaki-Teiichi Prize[18], European Inventor Award[19], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[20], Order of Culture[21], Person of Cultural Merit[22]
- Influenced by: Kenichi Fukui[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Akira Yoshino[25]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[26], Doktoringenieur[27], Doctor in Engineering[28]
- Family name: Yoshino[29]
- Given name: Akira[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[31]
- Name in native language: 吉野彰[32]
- Name in kana: よしの あきら[33]
- Interested in: chemistry[34]
Why It Matters
Akira Yoshino has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Akira Yoshino born?
Akira Yoshino's place of birth was Suita[2].
What did Akira Yoshino do for work?
Akira Yoshino worked as a chemist[3], engineer[4], inventor[5], and researcher[6].
Where did Akira Yoshino go to school?
Akira Yoshino was educated at Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School[13].
What awards did Akira Yoshino receive?
Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[14], Charles Stark Draper Prize[15], Japan Prize[16], and Global Energy Prize[17].