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October 9, 2025

Celebrating Professor Susumu Kitagawa’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry — Scenes from This Morning —

A moment from the bouquet presentation

Distinguished Professor Susumu Kitagawa spoke at a press conference this morning, expressing his renewed determination after learning he had won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, saying he felt the weight of many people’s expectations and braced himself for the path ahead.

Welcomed with applause by Kyoto University staff
Kitagawa receiving a bouquet from Ms Akiko Kobayashi, secretary of the Kitagawa Lab
Kitagawa sharing his thoughts the morning after the announcement
Joined the press conference in a tie decorated with PCPs/MOFs motifs

Susumu Kitagawa wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Professor Kitagawa Shares His Thoughts Following Nobel Prize Announcement

Susumu Kitagawa