Professor Emeritus Yukiharu Uraoka of the Division of Materials Science Receives the 2026 Slottow-Owaki Prize from SID
Award Overview
Professor Emeritus Yukiharu Uraoka of the Division of Materials Science received the Slottow-Owaki Prize at Display Week, organized by the Society for Information Display (SID), held in Los Angeles from May 3 to 8, 2026. This award is presented annually to one researcher who has made outstanding contributions to educational activities in the field of displays.
Title of the Achievement Recognized
Outstanding Contributions to Educational Activities in the Field of Displays
Researcher
Yukiharu Uraoka (Professor Emeritus)
Details of the Educational Contributions
Professor Uraoka has supervised and trained 78 doctoral students to date, including many international students and corporate researchers. In addition, through international collaborative research projects and academic activities in the semiconductor and display fields, he has made significant contributions to the development of global talents. Many of his former students are now playing leading roles in academia and industry.
Comment from the Award Recipient
“I am deeply honored to receive the SID Slottow-Owaki Prize, such a prestigious award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the students, collaborators, and colleagues who have supported me throughout my career. I will continue striving to nurture the next generation of researchers and engineers and contribute to the advancement of the semiconductor and display fields.”