Honorary Member are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan. They are selected through a process that includes nomination by members, review by the Honorary Member Selection Committee, recommendation by the Board of Directors, and approval by the General Assembly of Members.
Additionally, the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan has established various awards to recognize outstanding achievements by its members, including the The Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan, The Technical Progress Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan, The Best Paper Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan, The Technical Contribution Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan, The Oenslager Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan, Encouragement Award of Science and Technology, CERI Encouragement Award for Young Scientist, and Bridgestone Soft Materials Frontier Award (award details available in PDF format).Furthermore, at the Annual Conference Research Presentation Meeting and Elastomer Discussion Meeting, we present the Excellent Young Scientist Presentation Award, Excellent English Presentation Award, Excellent Poster Presentation Award, and CERI Best Presentation Award.
Awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan.
Candidates are nominated by members, reviewed by the Honorary Member Recommendation Committee, recommended by the Board of Directors, and approved by approval by General Meeting of Members.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the association's founding, this award is presented annually to up to two members who have contributed to the advancement of science, technology, or industry in the field of rubber and related areas and whose achievements are well known.
Recommendations are solicited from members, branch offices, and representatives of related academic and professional associations by November 30 of each year, and the committee conducts the selection.
37th Awardees
Takahiro MABUCHI（Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.），Yukari TOMISAKI（Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.），Rie YASUDA（Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.）
「Development of Active Tread Technology」
Established to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the association's founding, this award is intended to contribute to the advancement of rubber technology. It is generally awarded annually to one outstanding research project related to rubber technology. The award is funded by a donation from Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd. (until 2025, Muraoka Rubber Industry Co., Ltd.).
Each year, research topics are announced in the September issue of the association's journal, with applications due by the end of January of the following year. A review and evaluation are conducted in mid-February.
80th Award Recipient
Yusuke HENMI（Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.）
Research Project: Blended sulfur-cured natural rubber with maximum tensile strength and maximum tensile strength retention after heat aging using recycled rubber powder
This award was established to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Society's founding, with the aim of promoting the development of rubber science and technology and enhancing the content of the Society's journal. In principle, it is awarded annually to up to two research papers published in the Society's journal over the past three years that are deemed outstanding. The award is funded by a donation from Ouchi Shinsei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Candidates are selected by a committee.
72nd Awardees
Dr. Kouji OKAMOTO，Michiharu TOU，Dr. Ken NAKAJIMA
「The Effect of NBR Compounding on the Dispersion of Carbon Black」
72nd Awardees
Satoshi SAWADA，Hiroaki KONDO，Dr. Yohei NAKANISHI，Dr. Mikihito TAKENAKA，Motoki SHIBATA，Dr. So FUJINAMI，Dr. Tsukasa MIYAZAKI
「Study on the Formation Behavior of Zinc Compounds During Vulcanization in Rubber with Different Vulcanization Systems Using Time-Resolved XAFS」
In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of this society, the The Technical Contribution Award of Society of Rubber Science And Technology, Japan was established in 2020 to recognize up to two individuals annually who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of production technology related to the rubber and plastic industries. The award is presented to members of this society.
The committee will select award candidates from among members recommended by November 30 each year.
Established in 1957 to honor the memory of the late George Oenslager, a distinguished authority in the American rubber industry, this award was originally founded as a joint prize by the Chemical Society of Japan and the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan. It was made possible through a donation from Mr. Oenslager’s bereaved family, given via the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan.
The award is presented biennially to no more than one recipient, in recognition of outstanding research or significant achievements that have contributed to the academic or industrial advancement of rubber-related fields.
Since 1997, the award has been administered solely by the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan, and is currently supported by a donation from The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
Candidates for the award are recommended by members, branch offices, or representatives of related academic societies by November 30 of the previous year, and selected by a committee.
34nd Awardees
Dr. Masami OKAMOTO
「Research on Biocomposites Using Natural Rubber Latex Nanoparticles」
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Society's founding, the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan has presented biennial Science and Technology Encouragement Grants, capped at 1 million yen, to research groups or individual members primarily engaged in research or investigation contributing to the advancement of science and technology related to rubber and plastics.In 2007, the existing Science and Technology Encouragement Grant was revised, and it was decided that starting in 2008, Encouragement Award of Science and Technology would be presented annually to no more than one recipient.
Candidates for the award are selected by a committee from among those recommended or applied for by November 30 of each year.
17nd Awardees
Dr. Yohei MIWA（Gifu University）
「Development of elastomer materials whose properties and functions can be controlled by carbon dioxide」
In 2007, the Chemical Substances Evaluation Research Institute proposed an encouragement program for young researchers, and it was decided to award up to one prize annually to young researchers (members) who contribute to the advancement of science and technology in the evaluation and processing of rubber and plastics. The program is funded by donations from the Chemical Substances Evaluation Research Institute.
Candidates for the award are selected by a committee from among those recommended or applied for by November 30 of each year.
18th Award Recipient
Dr. Takumitsu KIDA（The University of Shiga Prefecture Institute for Promotion of General Education）
「Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Rubber and Elastomer Materials Using Rheo-Raman Spectroscopy」
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of this society, Bridgestone Corporation proposed a prize system to encourage young researchers. With the aim of promoting the development of rubber technology and the rubber industry, expanding the pool of rubber researchers, and fostering their growth, this award encourages cutting-edge research in rubber and related fields that may contribute to future rubber technology and the rubber industry. The Frontier Award is awarded annually to one recipient, and the Encouragement Award is awarded to up to two recipients.
and up to two Encouragement Awards annually. The program is funded by a donation from Bridgestone Corporation.
Candidates for the award are selected by a committee based on nominations or applications received by November 30 of each year.
16th Frontier Award Recipient
Dr. Shintaro NAKAGAWA（The University of Tokyo）
「Development of Highly Uniform Rubber Exhibiting Uncharted Mechanical Properties」
16th Encouragement Award Recipient
Dr. Kei HASHIMOTO（Gifu University）
「Strengthening of Polymer Network-Ion Liquid Composite Materials Using Strain-Induced Crystallization」
This award is presented to researchers who have achieved outstanding results in research presentations at the annual conference and Elastomer Discussion Meeting, based on the results of judging by a panel of judges. The CERI Best Presentation Award is funded by donations from the Chemical Substance Evaluation Research Institute.
Judging by a panel of judges.
35th CERI Best Presentation Award
D-14 Linear viscoelastic model of steady crack propagation in rubber and its exact solution
Dr. Naoyuki SAKUMICHI（The University of Tokyo），Hokuto NAGATAKIYA，Dr. Shunsuke KOBAYASHI，Dr. Ryuichi TARUMI（The University of Osaka）
Excellent Young Scientist Presentation Award
A-1 Verification of viscoelastic contact theory using nano-rheology atomic force microscopy
Kanon HASEGAWA，Makiko ITO，Dr. Xiaobin LIANG，Dr. Ken NAKAJIMA（Institute of Science Tokyo）
B-1 Synthesis and property evaluation of sulfur-containing polymers composed of monomers with sulfur and dihalogen groups
Ryunosuke KAMIOKA（The University of Osaka Graduate School），Dr. Yuichiro KOBAYASHI（The University of Osaka Graduate School，ICS-OTRI，The purpose of PRESTO），Dr. Hiroyasu YAMAGUCHI（The University of Osaka Graduate School，ICS-OTRI，Osaka UniversityFRC）
C-4 Mechanical Property Evaluation of Flexible Materials Fixed on One Side Using the Dispersion Method
Wataru HIRABAYASHI，Dr. Shuichi AKASAKA，Dr. Shigeo ASAI（Institute of Science Tokyo）
D-1 Consideration on the Adhesion Mechanism between Epichlorohydrin Rubber and Peroxide-Crosslinked Fluorinated Rubber 2
Dr. Kousuke MIYAJI，Tarou OZAKI（OSAKA SODA CO., LTD.）
Excellent English Presentation Award
C-11 Natural Rubber Prepared by the Fast Rubber Sheet-Forming Method
LAM BA NGUYEN，Seiichi KAWAHARA，Masaki YAMANO（Nagaoka University of Technology）
Excellent Poster Presentation Award
P-3 Ultra-rapid synthesis of sulfur-containing polymers using elemental sulfur and epichlorohydrin as raw materials
Kenta TODA（The University of Osaka Graduate School），Dr. Yuichiro KOBAYASHI（The University of Osaka Graduate School，ICS-OTRI，The purpose of PRESTO，Osaka UniversityFRC），Dr. Hiroyasu YAMAGUCHI（The University of Osaka Graduate School，ICS-OTRI，Osaka UniversityFRC）
P-13 Nonlinear Elongation Characteristics of Interpenetrating Network Gels Using Biocompatible Poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate)
Yuya KAGAMI，Dr. Yukikazu TAKEOKA（Nagoya University Graduate School）
P-24 Stimulus-Responsive Phenolic Polymers via Cross-Linking Reaction of Coumarin
Dr. Takahiro KAKUTA，Takuma KITAMURA，Dr. Tada-aki YAMAGISHI（Kanazawa university graduate school）
