The Asian Scientist 100
Kosuke Morita
Group Director, Research Group for Superheavy Elements
Institution
RIKEN
Country
Japan
Field
Physics
In 2012, Morita and his research team discovered element 113, the first chemical element ever discovered in Asia. Their discovery was formally accepted in 2015 and Morita named the superheavy element Nihonium in tribute to his native Japan.
(Photo: RIKEN)
AWARDS
- 2016 Japan Academy Prize
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