Prof. Dr. Eiichi Nakamura

Profile

Research fieldsOrganic Molecular Chemistry
Keywordscatalysis, synthesis, fullerene, organometallics, nanoscience

Current contact address

CountryJapan
CityTokyo
InstitutionUniversity of Tokyo
InstituteDepartment of Chemistry
Homepagehttp://www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/users/common/NakamuraLabE.html

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Dr. habil. Jun OkudaInstitut für Anorganische Chemie (IAC), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Aachen
Prof. Dr. Carsten BolmInstitut für Anorganische Chemie (IAC), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Aachen
Start of initial sponsorship01/09/2006

Programme(s)

2006Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Eiichi Nakamura has made significant contributions in the area of modern nano-material synthesis using efficient organometallic methodologies. Most spectacular results are in the area of carbon-rich materials such as fullerenes and carbon nanotubes with potential application for electronic device design. In addition, his studies in developing powerful organometallic reagents have contributed to the environmentally sustainable production of organic compounds such as pharmaceutical intermediates. During his stay at RWTH Aachen, Professor Nakamura will bring in his expertise to develop novel concepts in organometallic catalysis.