Young Scientist Award
Tomoya Nakago — Kindai University, Japan
Tomoya Nakago is a researcher affiliated with Kindai University in Japan, with research activities situated within chemistry, materials science, polymer science, and related interdisciplinary areas. The available ORCID record identifies Kindai University as an affiliation from April 2023 to the present and records Nakago as a graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering. [1]
Abstract
Tomoya Nakago’s documented research profile reflects early-career scientific activity at the intersection of chemistry, polymer materials, surface engineering, and biomedical materials research. The ORCID record lists two validated works, including a 2025 Journal of Applied Polymer Science article concerning polyethylene surface modification using a soil fungus with dichlorophenol-degrading ability. [2]
Keywords
Tomoya Nakago; Young Scientist Award; Chemistry; Polymer Science; Materials Chemistry; Surface Modification; Polyethylene; Copolymers; Biomaterials; Fibrinolytic Activity; Kindai University; Scientific World Research Awards. These terms represent the principal research themes and bibliographic identifiers associated with the documented scholarly profile.
Introduction
Young Scientist recognition commonly emphasizes the development of research capability, publication activity, methodological competence, and potential for continued scholarly contribution. Nakago’s available record indicates sustained affiliation with Kindai University since 2023 and supported by peer-reviewed publications. [1]
Research Profile
Nakago’s research profile is associated with Kindai University, where the ORCID record identifies a graduate student appointment within the Faculty of Engineering. The research portfolio includes polymer surface modification and the preparation of functional zwitterionic copolymers. These subjects require integration of synthetic chemistry, materials characterization, surface analysis, and interpretation of application-oriented properties.[1]
Research Contributions
One documented contribution investigates surface modification of polyethylene using a soil fungus possessing dichlorophenol-degrading ability and evaluates resulting surface characteristics. This work connects biological functionality with polymer surface science and provides an applied perspective on modifying material interfaces. [3]
Publications
The ORCID record identifies two validated journal articles associated with Tomoya Nakago. The 2025 Journal of Applied Polymer Science article, titled “Surface Modification of Polyethylene Using Soil Fungus With Dichlorophenol-Degrading Ability and Analysis of its Surface Characteristics. These publications provide verifiable evidence of research activity across polymer and materials chemistry. [3]
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus information records three documents, two citations, and an h-index of one for the researcher. These metrics represent a developing bibliometric profile and should be interpreted in the context of career stage, publication chronology, field-specific citation patterns. The Continued publication and citation development may provide additional evidence of longer-term research influence. [2]
Award Suitability
The available evidence supports consideration of Tomoya Nakago for a Young Scientist Award on the basis of documented early-career research activity and peer-reviewed scholarly output. The ORCID record provides an identifiable researcher profile, institutional affiliation, and validated publication information. The publications demonstrate participation in collaborative research addressing contemporary problems in polymer and materials chemistry. [1]
Conclusion
Tomoya Nakago is an early-career researcher at Kindai University whose documented scholarly activities focus on chemistry, polymer science, and functional materials. The available ORCID information confirms institutional affiliation and two validated journal works, while the supplied Scopus information records three documents, two citations, and an h-index. [3]
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References
- ORCID. (2026). Tomoya Nakago — ORCID record 0009-0002-0781-830X. ORCID.https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0781-830X
- Nakago, T., Takahashi, M., Oyama, Y., Ogawa, T., & Shiraishi, K. (2025). Surface Modification of Polyethylene Using Soil Fungus With Dichlorophenol-Degrading Ability and Analysis of its Surface Characteristics. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56621
- Nakago, T., Oki, Y., Nousou, T., Ogawa, T., & Shiraishi, K. (2024). Preparation of zwitterionic random and block poly(N-α-acrylamide-l-lysine-co-2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) copolymers and their effect on fibrinolytic activity. Materials Advances. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00267A
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Profile: Tomoya Nakago, Author ID 59009315100. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59009315100
- Scientific World Research Awards. (n.d.). Scientific World Research Awards.https://scientificworld.net