# Kensō Soai

_Japanese organic chemist (1950– )_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Kensō Soai  is a Japanese organic chemist, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Applied Chemistry at Tokyo University of Science.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 May 1950 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fuchū-chō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P27))
- **Occupation:** chemist; researcher; organic chemist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P106))
- **Education:** University of Tokyo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P69))
- **Awards:** Medal with Purple Ribbon; Nobel Prize in Chemistry; The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon; Chirality Medal; CSJ Awards; Order of Culture ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511#P166))

## Questions

**When was Kensō Soai born?**  
Kensō Soai was born on 3 May 1950 in Fuchū-chō.

**Where did Kensō Soai study?**  
Kensō Soai was educated at University of Tokyo.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Kensō Soai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kens%C5%8D_Soai) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q24284511](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24284511) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Kensō Soai 202611.jpg by 文部科学省 (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kens%C5%8D_Soai_202611.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Kensō Soai". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/kenso-soai. Retrieved 8 November 2026.