The Asian Scientist 100
Takuzo Aida
Institution
University of Tokyo
Country
Japan
Field
Materials Sciences
Aida received the 2018 Japan Academy Prize for developing innovative soft materials such as a hydrogel named ‘aquamaterial’ which is mechanically robust and moldable. (Photo: University of Tokyo)
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