Nobuko Hanada

Nobuko Hanada is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on hydrogen storage systems, chemical reaction engineering, and catalytic material development, particularly for sustainable energy applications. She has held positions at multiple institutions, including University of Tsukuba and Hiroshima University.

• PhD in Advanced Sciences of Matter (Hiroshima University, 2005)
• Graduate studies in Biosphere Science (Hiroshima University, 2003)
• Undergraduate in Integrated Arts and Sciences (Hiroshima University, 2001)

Her work spans hydrogen storage kinetics, catalyst design, and environmentally friendly synthesis methods, with a notable emphasis on magnesium hydride and high-entropy alloy catalysts. Recent publications highlight ammonia electrolysis and thermal management in hydrogen systems.

Scientific Awards:

• 19th Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Award (2022)

Dr. Hanada has led research projects on hydrogen purification systems, metal hydride degradation, and catalyst optimization. Her collaborations include institutions like Karlsruhe Institute and Sophia University, with over 4,400 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 30.