Tokyo College Event: “Bridging Innovation and Sustainability: The Past, Present, and Future of Organic Synthesis”
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / High school students / Technical college students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | October 28, 2026 13:30 — 14:30 |
| Location | Online |
| Venue | Zoom Webinar |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Zoom Webinar |
| Registration Period | September 10, 2026 — October 28, 2026 |
| Contact | tokyo.college.event@tc.u-tokyo.ac.jp Tokyo College collects personal information in order to provide you with the event URL and information about our current and future activities. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any third parties. |
Abstract
Organic synthesis has profoundly shaped modern society since its seminal contributions from the 19th century, transitioning from isolating natural products to artificially constructing more and more complex molecules. This milestone revolutionized medicine, agriculture, and materials science, significantly extending human life expectancy and fueling global industrial progress.Today, the field faces a dual paradigm shift. Researchers must venture into uncharted chemical space—accelerated by automation and AI—to discover novel therapeutics and advanced materials. Concurrently, pressing environmental imperatives demand a transition toward greener, sustainable methodologies, minimizing waste, energy consumption, and toxicity to ensure a harmonious balance between innovation and ecological preservation.
Program
LecturerLouis FENSTERBANK (Professor, Collège de France)
Commentator
FUJITA Makoto (Distinguished University Professor, The University of Tokyo)
Moderator
OSHIMA Marie (Deputy Director, Tokyo College)
