DATE2026.05.28 #Awards & Prizes
Professor Hiroaki Suga elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Hiroaki Suga, Professor
Professor Hiroaki Suga has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the world's oldest and most prestigious scientific academy.
The Royal Society has, for more than 360 years, recognized individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of science. Its Fellowship includes many of the most influential scientists in history, among them numerous Nobel Laureates whose discoveries have fundamentally shaped modern science and society. Election as a Fellow of the Royal Society is one of the highest distinctions in science, and reflects international recognition of sustained excellence and impact.
Professor Suga has long been a world-leading scientist working at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine. Through a series of groundbreaking innovations, including the invention of flexizymes, the development of genetic code reprogramming technologies, and the creation of the RaPID system, he established a powerful new framework for peptide science and drug discovery. These pioneering technologies have transformed both basic research and practical applications, enabling the rapid discovery of peptide-based drug candidates and accelerating innovation in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Professor Suga's research achievements have received broad international recognition, including the 2023 Wolf Prize in Chemistry, the 2024 Japan Academy Prize, and the 2025 Kobe Prize Grand Award. His election as Fellow of the Royal Society places him among the highest ranks of exceptional scientists whose work has expanded the boundaries of knowledge and transformed our understanding of the natural world.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Professor Suga on this remarkable and well-deserved honor and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
・The Royal Society press release
・About the fellowship
(Responsibility: Professor CAMPBELL Robert Earl, Department of Chemistry)