The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday that Henry B. Kagan of France and Kenzo Soi of Japan will jointly receive the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The prize recognises their discoveries concerning non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric bio-organic synthesis. The announcement was reported from Kathmandu on 21 Ashoj.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026
Kagan and Soi will share the award for their work on processes involved in asymmetric bio-organic synthesis. The Academy cited their discoveries related to non-linear effects and autocatalysis.
