Message from the Chairperson of JAIPC
I am honored to have been appointed as the 16th Chairperson of the Japanese Association of Inorganic Phosphorus Chemistry (JAIPC) since the 2024 Annual Meeting. Together with the newly organized leadership team, as outlined in our official member list, we are committed to advancing the society’s mission. Dr. Nobuyuki Matsuda (President, Taihei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) and Dr. Mamoru Aizawa (Professor, Meiji University) were appointed as Vice Chairpersons. I am grateful for the continued support of our former chairperson, Dr. Toshihiro Kasuga (Emeritus Professor, Nagoya Institute of Technology), who now serves as Executive Director. We also deeply appreciate the guidance of our Honorary Chairperson, Dr. Kimihiro Yamashita (Emeritus Professor, Tokyo Dental University), and our Advisors, Professor Dr. Toshinori Okura (Kogakuin University) and Dr. Hirokazu Nakayama (Emeritus Professor, Kobe Pharmaceutical University), whose perspectives are invaluable.
Though JAIPC is a small society, this allows us the flexibility to be agile in our activities. Our core initiatives include the publication of Phosphorus Letter (PL) and the Phosphorus Research Bulletin (PRB), as well as the organization of the Symposium on Inorganic Phosphorus Chemistry. Through these platforms, we aim to foster the next generation of researchers and strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, and government.
Starting this year, Phosphorus Letter will be published biannually to enhance content quality and dissemination. Simultaneously, Phosphorus Research Bulletin will undergo improvements in layout, reference formatting, and submission guidelines to increase global readership and citation. Our goal is to make PRB a more accessible and reader-friendly open-access journal.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of JAIPC. Since its founding, the society has contributed to the field by promoting applied research on functional materials rooted in the fundamental science of inorganic phosphorus chemistry. JAIPC has served as a platform for innovation in biomaterials, energy materials, catalysts, environmental materials, and life science materials, utilizing the unique properties of inorganic phosphate compounds.
As part of our 40th anniversary commemorative projects, we plan to host the 12th International Symposium on Inorganic Phosphate Materials (ISIPM 12) in Japan, welcoming leading researchers from around the world. We are also preparing a major revamp of our website. This will include an improved structure for easier navigation, online systems for membership and conference applications, and a retrospective view of the society’s 40-year history to promote broader engagement and understanding.
With your continued support and collaboration, I look forward to contributing to the sustained growth and impact of JAIPC. Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
Kazuaki HASHIMOTO (Professor, Dr.; Chiba Institute of Technology)