The List Sustainable Digital Transformation (DX) Catalyst Collaboration Research Platform (List PF) was launched in April 2023 in the fields of organic chemistry and catalysis chemistry, which are the strengths of Hokkaido University. This collaborative platform is led by Specially Appointed Professor Benjamin List, the 2021 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.

The List PF will dramatically advance the development of next-generation organocatalysts that consider environmental impact and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by integrating DX technologies such as computational science, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In addition to developing these so-called “sustainable DX catalysts,” the List PF will expand research in related fields through collaborative research.

The List PF is expected to speed up the process from basic research to applied R&D and promote global brain circulation by producing world-class, cutting-edge fusion research results in Hokkaido University’s fields of strength. It will also contribute to the creation of innovation and the building of a sustainable society through the implementation of research results in practical applications that benefit society.