Assist. Prof. Dr. Akihito Konishi | Organic chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka, Japan 🌟
Dr. Akihito Konishi, an accomplished chemist from Japan, earned his Ph.D. in 2013 under the supervision of Prof. Takashi Kubo at Osaka University. During his academic journey, he gained international exposure as a visiting researcher at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Germany. His career includes a stint as a high school teacher in Hyogo Prefecture and a current position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at Osaka University. Dr. Konishi’s research focuses on novel π-conjugated molecules and Lewis acid-catalyzed reactions using main-group metals. 🌏🔬
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Akihito Konishi completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Osaka University, Japan (2004–2013). His doctoral research was supervised by Prof. Takashi Kubo and involved innovative studies in organic chemistry. He also gained international research experience in 2010 at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Germany. 🎓✍️
Experience 💼
Dr. Konishi’s career blends academic and professional excellence. From 2014–2015, he taught at a high school in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. In 2015, he joined the Department of Applied Chemistry at Osaka University as an Assistant Professor. Here, he continues his groundbreaking research on π-conjugated systems and catalysis involving main-group elements. 🌟📚
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Konishi’s research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of novel π-conjugated molecules, exploring their unique properties and potential applications. He is also pioneering the development of Lewis acid-catalyzed reactions using main-group metals to innovate in organic synthesis and materials science. 🧪📖
Awards 🏆
Dr. Akihito Konishi has received multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for his pioneering research, including investigations into π-conjugated systems, nanographene edge states, and topological control of antiaromatic compounds. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of organic chemistry. 🥇✨
Publications 📚
Synthesis and Characterization of Quinoxaline-Fused Cyclopenta[cd]azulene (2025) – Cited by: 12
Synthesis, Chiroptical Properties, and Absolute Configuration Determination of Phenyl‐4‐pyridyl‐2,5‐dipyrimidinylmethane (2025) – Cited by: 8
Toward Multi‐Functionalized Organogermaniums: Diastereoselective Transformations of Germacycles (2024) – Cited by: 15
Cage-Shaped Borate Catalysts and Their Application in Glycosylations (2024) – Cited by: 10
Synthesis, Structures, and Properties of Molecules with Pyrazinopyrazine Moieties (2024) – Cited by: 20
N-2,6-Di(isopropyl)phenyl-2-azaphenalenyl Radical Cations (2024) – Cited by: 7