Dr. Bartolomé Soberats recently attended the final lecture of Prof. Takashi Kato at the University of Tokyo (16/03/2025), marking a new scietific step of a pioneering figure in the field of liquid crystals and functional soft materials. The event gathered renowned scientists, colleagues, and former students to celebrate Prof. Kato’s outstanding contributions to supramolecular chemistry and materials science.
Dr. Soberats, who realized a four years postdoctoral stay in Kato Laboratory, joined the ceremony to honor Prof. Kato’s legacy and his impact on the scientific community. There he had the ocassion to meet Prof. Kato and former colleagues from Japan.
Fortunately, this is not a formal retirement for Prof. Kato, as he will continue his research activities at three different affiliations in Nagano, Ookayama, and Tokyo. Our best wishes for this new chapter!