Tatau NishinagaTatau Nishinaga is Professor Emeritus at The University of Tokyo and Visiting Professor Toyohashi University of Technology. In the recent past (2002-2008) he was President of Toyohashi University of Technology. With more than 40 years experience in te field of Semiconductors, and in particular Crystal Growth, he is well-recognized as well as accomplished, with prizes including (but not limited to): The Yamazaki-Teiichi Prize (2002); IOCG (International Organization for Crystal Growth) Laudise Prize (2004); Award for the Contribution to the Japanese Association for Crystal Growth (2004); Award for the Great Achievement to the Japanese Association for Crystal Growth (2007). His 207 original papers, 229 Reviews, Proceedings and 492 (including 33 Invited talks) Oral Presentatios, and authorshi/contribution to 16 books are indicative of his knowledge and standing in the field. He has (and still holds) numerous Editorial (journal) functions and has chaired and organised several conferences/meetings and acted as President for the Japan Assoc. Crystal Growth and the International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG). Read More Read Less