The French Academy of Sciences has expressed its great joy following the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, jointly awarded to Henri Kagan, a member of the academy and professor emeritus at the University Paris-Sud Orsay, and Kenso Soai. The institution extends its warmest congratulations to the laureates for this prestigious distinction.
Their awarded work focuses on the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. These advancements are considered particularly important for life chemistry and the manufacturing of medicines.
The Academy of Sciences highlights its pride in seeing Henri Kagan, an academician since 1991 and a member of the Chemistry section, receive this international recognition. The official award ceremony will take place in Stockholm on December 10, 2026, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel.
