Overview
Foundation
The Society was founded in 1933 to foster scientific and industrial progress in the fields of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry. The intervening years have seen rapid changes in both academic and industrial environments, with important increases in the scope covered by the discipline of electrochemistry, as well as in the circumstances affecting the industry. The Society continues to monitor these developments, remaining responsive to this rapid progress, and making continuing contributions to advances in this field.
Membership
| Class | Description | Enrollment Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honorary Membership | Honorary members are individuals who, as set forth in the articles of incorporation, are recognized at a General Meeting of the Society as being of distinguished stature, achievement or experience. | ||
| Individual Membership | Individual members are those who possess the qualifications set forth in the articles of incorporation, and who have submitted the prescribed application. | 2,000 YEN |
11,000 YEN |
| Student Membership | Student members are inidividuals who are pursuing a full time course at a recognized institution of higher learning. | 1,000 YEN |
4,500 YEN |
| Corporate Membership | Supporting members are organizations which agree with the objectives of the Society, and, to support the furtherance of its activities. | 10,000 YEN |
A share 40,000 YEN |
| Special Corporate Membership | Special supporting members are organizations which agree with the objectives of the Society, and, to support the furtherance of its activities. | 30,000 YEN |
100,000 YEN |
| Subscription Membership | Subscription Members A are organizations or individuals which agree with the objectives of the Society, and to support the furtherance of its activities. | A share 6,000 YEN |
Projects
- Research and study on electrochemistry
- Collection and offer of the information on electrochemistry
- Holding research meetings and seminars on electrochemistry
- Grant for the researchers of electrochemistry
- Spread and education of electrochemistry
- Cooperation with domestic and oversea organizations on electrochemistry
- Projects necessary for achievement of the purposes of the Society in addition to above.
Activities
Ordinary General Meeting
Ordinary General Meeting is held on February in Tokyo.
Publication of "Electrochemistry", the Journal of the Society
In its journal, the Society publishes original articles and notes written in English or Japanese by authors active in the disciplines of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry, and in related industrial fields, along with reviews, commentaries, research materials, statistics and discussions aimed at the dissemination of new information and at continuing re-education. "Electrochemistry" (entitled "Denki Kagaku" until 1998) has, over the years since 1933, achieved a respected position as a scholarly journal.
Conventions
The Society's conventions, held in the spring and autumn of every year, are the most important opportunities for members to announce and discuss the results of their research, and the large number of members - engaged in both research and engineering - who attend these forums for exchange of opinions makes them a continuing success. The various Branches also hold regional meetings which function primarily for the announcement of new research.
Lectures and Discussion Groups
Through support or joint support of specialized committees, the Society and its Branches sponsor lectures and discussion groups on such topics as molten salt chemistry, battery technology, electronic materials, corrosion-proofing, electrode reactions and the like.
Branches and Liaison Offices
Japan is served by seven regional Branches - Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kansai, and Kyushu. The Branches organize their own functions, including lectures, seminars, symposia, and study tours.
Divisions and Research Groups
Members involved in specific fields, such as battery technology, molten salt chemistry, electronic materials, corrosion-proofing, high-temperature chemistry and the like have established specialized committees to carry out activities of interest in their field.
Research and Engineering Symposia
In order to promote joint research, investigation and development concerning topics of special promise, the Society organizes research and technical symposia on subjects covering the fields of biochemistry, properties of materials, energy technology, and so on.
International Exchange
Joint meetings with ECS
1st : October, 1987
2nd : May, 1993
3rd : October, 1999
4th : October, 2004
5th : October, 2008
6th : October, 2012
International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE)
40th annual meeting was held at Kyoto on September, 1989.
49th annual meeting was held at Kita-Kyushu on September, 1998.
62nd annual meeting was held at Niigata on September, 2011.
The Asian Conference on Electrochemistry
May, 1995, Osaka, Japan
May, 1999, Tokyo, Japan
May, 2002, Jeju, Korea
May, 2005, Shaghai, China
May, 2008, Taipei, Taiwan
May, 2010, Kumamoto, Japan
Cooperation with other organization
Domestic : The Japan Federation of Engineering Societies, Kagaku Kankei Gakukyoukai Rengo, The Union of Ecodesigners, JABEE，Green & Sustainable Chemistry Network, Japan Union of Chemical Science and Technology
Overseas : The Electrochemical Society, International Society of Electrochemistry
Awards
The awards are presented at the spring meeting according to the award rules.
Executive Contribution Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan
The award for executive contribution to The Electrochemical Society.
The Award of The Electrochemical Society (Takei Award)
The award for distinguished study on electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry.
Scientific Achievement Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan
The award for distinguished scientific achievement in the field of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry. The recipient must be under or around 50 years old.
Technical Development Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan (Tanahashi Award)
The award for distinguished technical developent in the field of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry.
Young Researcher Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan (Sano Award)
The award for distinguished young electrochemist. The recipient must be under 35 years old.
Excellent Paper Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan
The award for excellent papers published in Electrochemistry.
Excellent Woman Researcher Award of The Electrochemical Society of Japan
The award for woman researcher who made excellent achievement in the field of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry.
Members' benefits
- Members will receive, free of charge, a subscription to "Electrochemistry", the journal of the Society. Individual and honorary members will receive one copy each; supporting and special supporting members will receive copies in accordance with the number of membership or size of contribution.
- Individual and honorary members are eligible to contribute research papers to the Society's journal.
- Members are eligible to read papers at the conventions and other meetings of the Society.
- Members are eligible to participate in study groups, discussion groups, lecture meetings, study tours, and all other activities undertaken by the Society, its Branches and Divisions
- Members are eligible to join the various Branches and participate in their activities. Members may, if they so desire, serve on the Divisions.
- The Society is recognized by the Japan Patent Office.
Please contact us at the following address.
Nihon-Kodokai Building 7F, 3-1-6, Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065
Membership section of The Electrochemical Society of Japan
TEL +81-(0)3-3234-4213
FAX +81-(0)3-3234-3599