Professor Shinya Toyokuni

Professor Shinya Toyokuni of Nagoya University is a world-leading researcher in plasma medicine, who has pioneered this interdisciplinary field from a unique and rigorous pathological perspective. Over many years, he has driven fundamental discoveries and sustained research activities that have shaped the global development of plasma medicine. In particular, Professor Toyokuni was the first to demonstrate that plasma-activated solutions can induce ferroptosis, opening a new scientific pathway linking plasma science, iron-based pathology, and regulated cell death. Building on his lifelong contributions to iron-related pathology, he has, over the past 15 years, established and led the emerging concept of plasma pathology, positioning iron metabolism at its core. His scientific influence is reflected in an exceptional citation record, exceeding 3,300 citations in a single recent year. Professor Toyokuni delivered a keynote lecture at ISPlasma 2021 and has contributed a total of 13 presentations to ISPlasma, making a profound and lasting impact on the ISPlasma community and the plasma bio-medical field as a whole.

Professor Uwe Czarnetzki

Professor Uwe Czarnetzki of Ruhr-Universität Bochum has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the development and success of ISPlasma since its early years. Through his continued scientific leadership and dedicated service, he has played a central role in shaping the academic foundation and long-term continuity of ISPlasma. Professor Czarnetzki has delivered numerous high-level presentations at ISPlasma, including 5 plenary, keynote, and invited talks, as well as 6 tutorial lectures, which have had a significant educational impact on students and young researchers. In parallel, he has served continuously as a member of the ISPlasma Advisory Committee since its inception in 2009, contributing broadly to the strategic guidance and evolution of ISPlasma. In recognition of his scientific achievements, Professor Czarnetzki received the ISPlasma Prize in 2018. His sustained excellence in research, education, and service makes him a highly deserving recipient of the ISPlasma Special Recognition Award.

Associate Professor
Keiichiro Urabe

Keiichiro Urabe, Associate Professor of Kyoto University, Japan, has made significant contributions to plasma science through the establishment of high-precision diagnostic techniques for plasmas under high-pressure conditions, including atmospheric-pressure environments.
He has developed advanced laser-based diagnostic methods that enable spatially and temporally resolved measurements of key plasma parameters, such as electron density and electron temperature. These achievements have greatly advanced the fundamental understanding of plasma behavior under practical operating conditions and have contributed to the further development of plasma physics and its applications.
In addition to his scientific accomplishments, Associate Professor Urabe has played an active and leading role in the research community. Through his service as a representative of young researcher organizations and his involvement in the management of multiple academic societies, he has contributed substantially to the formation of researcher networks and the revitalization of the plasma science community.
Through these academic and community-driven activities, Associate Professor Urabe has made contributions that are highly deserving of the Masaru Hori Prize.