Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Director of the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMol) at the University of Valencia, Eugenio Coronado, has been awarded the JSCC International Award, granted by the Japan Society of Coordination Chemistry (JSCC). The award, one of the most prestigious honors in the field, recognizes the outstanding scientific career of the Valencian researcher and his contributions to the advancement of molecular materials chemistry.

The award was officially presented today, September 16, 2025, during a recognition ceremony held at Nagasaki University (Japan), as part of the 75th Annual Conference of the JSCC. Eugenio Coronado is the first Spanish chemist to receive this distinguished award.

The JSCC International Award has previously been granted to world-renowned researchers such as Michael Grätzel, Jean-Pierre Sauvage (2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry), Omar M. Yaghi, and Joel S. Miller, consolidating its status as a top-tier distinction in the field of coordination chemistry.

Eugenio Coronado is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Valencia and Director of ICMol, a leading research center in nanotechnology and advanced molecular materials. His research focuses on the development of materials with innovative electronic and magnetic properties, with applications in quantum technologies, spintronics, and information storage.