Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eri Yoshida | Synthetic Structure | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eri Yoshida, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

Dr. Eri Yoshida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science at Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan. She earned her B.Edu from Tokyo Gakugei University in 1989 and completed her Ph.D. at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1994. She began her academic career as an Assistant Professor at Kyoto Institute of Technology, serving from 1994 to 2004, and was a Visiting Scientist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1999 to 2000. Since 2004, she has held her current position at Toyohashi University of Technology. Dr. Yoshida’s research focuses on polymer chemistry, functional nanomaterials, and CO₂ capture-induced polymer complexes. Her outstanding contributions have earned her seven prestigious awards, including the International Best Researcher Award (2024) and Asia’s Outstanding Researcher Award (2023). She has authored 129 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 7 review articles, 18 books, and 22 patents, showcasing her significant impact in the field of polymer science.

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Suitability of Dr. Eri Yoshida for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eri Yoshida is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of polymer chemistry and materials science, particularly focusing on chemical recycling, CO2 fixation, and molecular self-assembly. Her extensive academic background, research output, and recognition in the form of multiple prestigious awards make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Below are key factors supporting her nomination:

🎓 Education

📖 B.Edu – Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan (1989)
🎓 Ph.D. – Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan (1994)

🏢 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor – Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan (1994-2004)
🌍 Visiting Scientist – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA (1999-2000)
🔬 Associate Professor – Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan (2004-Present)

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 International Best Researcher Award – American Chamber of Research (2024)
🌏 Asia’s Outstanding Researcher Award – CO₂ capture-induced polymer complexes, Times of Research & World Research Council (2023)
🖌 Coating Engineering Editor-in-Chief Award – Japan Coating Technology Association (2011)
👩‍🔬 Society of Japanese Women Scientists Award – Novel ‘non-amphiphilic’ polymer micelles, Chemical Society of Japan (2007)
📜 SPSJ Award for Outstanding Paper – Polymer Journal, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (1999)
🔬 Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science – Macromolecular design using stable nitroxyl radicals, Society of Polymer Science, Japan (1998)
🎤 Award for Promoting Lecture – Chemical Society of Japan (1997)

📚 Research Achievements

📝 129 Peer-reviewed scientific publications
🏛 7 Review articles
📖 18 Books
💡 22 Patents
🏅 7 Research Awards

Publication Top Notes:

High-purity monomer recovery from commercial engineering plastics by vacuum pyrolysis depolymerization

Utilization of CO2-captured poly(allylamine) as a polymer surfactant for nanoarchitecture production in a closed CO2 cycle

Vacuum pyrolysis depolymerization of waste polystyrene foam into high-purity styrene using a spirit lamp flame for convenient chemical recycling

Mechanisms of Cup-Shaped Vesicle Formation Using Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymer

Polymer nanoarchitectonics for synthetic vesicles with human erythrocyte-like morphology transformation

Mrs. Lakshmi Darsi, SRM University, AP, India

Lakshmi Darsi is a researcher specializing in THz sensing and metamaterials, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at SRM University, AP, India. Her research focuses on advanced applications of metamaterials in the THz regime and microwave frequencies. She holds a Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from SRKIT, Vijayawada, where her thesis explored hardware implementation of a Modified Decision-Based Unsymmetric Trimmed Median Filter. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in ECE from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. With a strong background in electromagnetic waves and signal processing, Lakshmi is dedicated to advancing novel sensing technologies in high-frequency domains

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in THz Sensing with Metamaterials (Pursuing)
Institution: SRM University, AP, India

Master’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) (2013)
Institution: SRKIT, Vijayawada
Thesis: Hardware Implementation of Modified Decision-Based Unsymmetric Trimmed Median Filter

Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) (2008)
Institution: GITAM University, Visakhapatnam