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The Institute for Research on Next-generation Semiconductor and Sensing Science at our university has the Venture Business Laboratory (LSI factory) where it is possible to carry out all of the operations involved in the prototyping of semiconductor devices, from design right through to manufacturing and evaluation. Nevertheless, our education and research worksites lacked the equipment required for prototyping, not to mention the required human resources, namely those equipped with advanced, specialized knowledge and the ability to provide technical support for semiconductor fabrication. I examined cutting-edge elemental technologies such as microfabrication and thin-film deposition, as well as integration technologies that optimize the combination of these technologies, and created a new semiconductor fabrication environment to provide tailor-made support to meet the needs of students and researchers. As a result, we were better able to facilitate the inspiration of students and researchers to create new advanced semiconductor devices, which led to numerous academic papers and conference presentations. I believe that the award was a recognition of my efforts to contribute to the progression of research in the abovementioned field.
Moving forward, I shall continue to do my utmost to contribute to the progression of research on next-generation semiconductor devices.

On April 19, the award ceremony was held at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (in an onsite and online hybrid format.) On May 30, our President Kazuhiko Terashima presented the award certificate and a certificate of merit to Dr. Hizawa.