From The Japan Times · Tomoko Otake · · 40s
Nobel Winner Kenso Soai on Research Significance
Nobel Prize winner Kenso Soai explains he knew his research's importance but didn't expect the award.
In brief
Nobel Prize winner Kenso Soai explains he knew his research's importance but didn't expect the award. Nobel Prize winner Kenso Soai knew his research's significance but didn't expect the prize. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Kenso Soai
Japanese scientist Kenso Soai, one of two 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners, knew his research's significance all along.
Prize Notification
Soai received a phone call from the nobel foundation in sweden hours before the announcement while shopping for groceries.
Soai's Reflection
Soai, 76, said he thought he would not get complaints about his research but didn't expect the prize.
At a glance
Nobel Prize winner Kenso Soai knew his research's significance but didn't expect the prize.
