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Kenkichi Sonogashira

Kenkichi Sonogashira, Japanese chemistry educator. Alexander von Humboldt fellow, 1966-1967. Member Chemical Society Japan, Society Synthetic Organic Chemistry Japan, Catalysis Society Japan, Society Polymer Science Japan, American Chemical Society.

Background

  • Sonogashira, Kenkichi was born on October 25, 1931 in Kagoshima, Japan. Son of Kiyoto and Soe Sonogashira.

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Osaka University, Japan, 1956; Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, Osaka University, Japan, 1958; Doctor of Science, Osaka University, Japan, 1961.

    Career

    • Research associate Osaka University, 1961-1968, associate professor chemistry, 1968-1981. Professor Osaka City University, since 1981, director research institute for atomic energy, 1987-1989.

    Works

    • Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.

    Membership

    Member Chemical Society Japan, Society Synthetic Organic Chemistry Japan, Catalysis Society Japan, Society Polymer Science Japan, American Chemical Society.

    Connections

    • Married Seiko Oka, May 31, 1964. Children: Akane, Madoka.
    • child: Akane Sonogashira
    • child: Madoka Sonogashira
    • mother: Soe Sonogashira
    • spouse: Seiko Oka
    • father: Kiyoto
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    Born October 25, 1931
    Nationality
    • 1956
      Osaka University
    • 1958
      Osaka University
    • 1961
      Osaka University

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