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.
Professor Osamu Oda
Professor Osamu Oda has made essential and long-standing contributions to the establishment and continued development of ISPlasma. From the very first ISPlasma symposium, he served as a member of the Organizing Committee and the Program Committee, playing a key role in building the fundamental framework that supports ISPlasma today. At the time of ISPlasma’s launch, he worked as an International Collaboration Coordinator and Science and Technology Coordinator at the Japan Science and Technology Exchange Foundation, where he devoted considerable efforts to the promotion of industry–academia–government collaboration. After returning to academia as an Appointed Professor at Nagoya University, he has continued to contribute to ISPlasma through diverse committee activities, particularly in the organization of programs related to nitride and compound semiconductors. Through his sustained commitment to the foundation, organization, and long-term development of ISPlasma, Professor Oda has made contributions that are highly deserving of the ISPlasma Special Recognition Award.
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