Prof Ching Wan Tang awarded the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology 2019

 

Prof Ching Wan Tang, Founding Member of ASHK, was awarded the 2019 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology in recognition of his pioneering contribution to high efficiency organic light-emitting diodes (OLED).  His invention, OLED, has been widely applied in displays and lighting such as smartphone and television.  The 2019 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony was held in Kyoto, Japan, on 10 November, 2019.

About the Kyoto Prize

The Kyoto Prize is an international award from the Inamori Foundation, Kyoto, Japan, to honor those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind. The Prize is presented annually in each of the following three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy.

For more details about the Kyoto Prize, please visit the website:  https://www.kyotoprize.org/en/laureates/ching_w_tang/