About the Electrochemical Society of Japan

THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN

The Society was founded in 1933 to foster scientific and industrial progress in the fields of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry.
The intervening years have seen rapid changes in both academic and industrial environments, with important increases in the scope covered by the discipline of electrochemistry, as well as in the circumstances affecting the industry.
The Society continues to monitor these developments, remaining responsive to this rapid progress, and making continuing contributions to advances in this field.
 

PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY

Publication of "Electrochemistry ", the Journal of the Society

 
In its journal, the Society publishes  original articles and notes written in English or Japanese by authors active in the disciplines of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry, and in related industrial fields,  along with  reviews, commentaries,  research materials, statistics and discussions aimed at the dissemination of new information and  at continuing re-education. "Electrochemistry" (entitled Denki Kagaku up to 1998) has, over the years since 1933, achieved a respected position as a scholarly journal.

Conventions

The Society's conventions, held in the spring and autumn of every year, are the most important opportunities for members to announce and discuss the results of their research, and the large number of members - engaged in both research and engineering - who attend these forums for exchange of opinions makes them a continuing success. The various chapters also hold regional meetings which function primarily for the announcement of new research.

Lectures and Discussion Groups

Through support or joint support of specialized committees, the Society and its Chapters sponsors lectures discussion groups on such topics as molten-salt chemistry, electric cell technology, electronic materials, corrosion -proofing, electrode reactions and the like.

Study Groups and Seminars

The Society and its Chapters, through their special committees, focus on timely topics to conduct study groups and seminars throughout Japan aimed at continuing reeducation.

Chapters and Liason Offices

Japan is served by seven regional Chapters - Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kansai, and Kyushu. The Chapters organize their own functions, including lectures, seminars, symposia, and study tours.

Special Committees

Members involved in specific fields, such as electric cell technology, molten-salt chemistry, electronic materials, corrosion-proofing, high-temperature chemistry and the like have established specialized committees to carry out activities of interest in their field.

Research and Engineering Symposia

In order to promote joint research, investigation and development concerning topics of special promise, the Society organizes research and technical symposia on subjects covering the fields of biochemistry, properties of materials, energy technology, and so on.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP

Classes of Membership

  1. Individual Membership --- Individual members are those who possess the qualifications set forth  in the articles of incorporation, who have submitted the prescribed  application, and who have remitted the membership dues of 9,000 yen per  annum.  For students pursuing a full time course at a recognized institution of higher learning, the dues are reduced to 4,500 per annum.
  2. Honorary Membership  --- Honorary members are individuals who, as set forth in the articles of  incorporaion, are recognized at a General Meeting of the Society as  being of distinguished stature, achievement or experience. Honorary  members are exempt from the payment of membership dues.
  3. Supporting Membership  --- Supporting members are organizations which agree with the objectives of  the Society, and, to support the furtherance of its activities, have  taken out one or more Supporting Memberships at 30,000 yen for each membership.
  4. Special Supporting Membership  --- Special supporting members are organizations which agree with the  objectives of the Society, and, to support the furtherance of its  activities have contributed dues in the amount of 100,000 yen or more.

Members' Privileges

  1. Members will receive, free of charge, a subscription to "Electrochemistry", the journal of the Society.  Individual and honorary members will receive one copy each; supporting and special supporting members will receive copies in accordance with the number of membership or size of contribution.
  2. Individual and honorary members are elegible to contribute research papers to the Society's journal.
  3. Members are elegible to read papers at the conventions and other meetings of the Society.
  4. Members are elegible to participate in study groups, discussion groups, lecture meetings, study tours, and all other activities undertaken by the Society, its Chapters and Special Committees.
  5. Members are elegible to join the various Chapters and participate in their activities.
  6. Members may, if they so desire, serve on the Special Committees.
  7. The Society is recognized by the Japan Patent Office.

Enrollment Fee

  • Individual Members :2,000 yen
  • Student Members : 1,000 yen
  • Supporting Members : 10,000 yen per membership
  • Special Supporting Members : 30,000 yen or more

Membership Dues (per Annum)

  • Individual Members :9,000 yen
  • Student Members : 4,500 yen
  • Supporting Members :  30,000 yen per membership
  • Special Supporting Members : 100,000 yen or more

Subscription Rates to "Electrochemistry"

  • Members  Free of charge
  • Non-members 24,000 yen per annum
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