特集に寄せて「スター・サイエンティストとイノベーション」

抄録

This issue focuses on "star scientist." Scientists with great research outcomes are called "star scientists." They have not only an academic impact but also can have a substantial impact on society and the economy. Many research on star scientists has been accumulated mainly in Europe and the United States but is not enough in Japan. Therefore, we explain the importance of star scientist research and perspectives in Japan. We show; the literature review on star scientist research, how to detect star scientist and the status of stars in Japan, international comparison between Japan and the United States, the possibility of collaboration between stars and firms, how to find future stars. We hope that this issue will be the opening for star scientist research in Japan.