Akira Suzuki Award

The Akira Suzuki Award is an honor given by the American Chemical Society to recognize significant achievements in organic chemistry, particularly in the area of cross-coupling reactions, which are chemical techniques used to connect carbon atoms in molecules. Named after the Japanese chemist Akira Suzuki, who won a Nobel Prize for his work in this field, the award celebrates scientists who have made groundbreaking contributions that advance research and innovation in chemistry, fostering collaboration and inspiring future discoveries in the discipline.