8 2023 Nishina Memorial Prize
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7 The Physical Society of Japan: second (2024) AAPPS-JPS Award
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6 Young Scientist Award of the Physical Society of Japan, 2024
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5 Indonesia-APCTP workshop on quantum computing and simulation
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4 Vigyan Pratibha — enhancing science and mathematics learning experiences in Indian high schools
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3 Congratulations to Prof. Qikun Xuen, AAPPS Council Secretary 2008–2010 for winning 2024 APS Oliver E. Buckley Prize
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2 Honorary AAPPS fellow conferred to Prof. Jie Zhang, AAPPS President 2008–2010
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1 Honorary AAPPS fellow conferred to Prof. Jia-er Chen, AAPPS President 1997–1999
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A Build-up Towards Establishing Malaysia’s Quantum Science and Technology Initiative
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Catching the Electron’s Motion: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 for Attosecond Light
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