Background
Murai, Shinji was born on August 24, 1938 in Osaka, Japan. Son of Takeshi and Masako (Nishikawa) Murai.
Murai, Shinji was born on August 24, 1938 in Osaka, Japan. Son of Takeshi and Masako (Nishikawa) Murai.
Bachelor of Science, Osaka University, 1961. Doctor, Osaka University, 1966.
From assistant to associate professor, Osaka U., 1966-1987; professor of chemistry, Osaka U., since 1987. Consultant Dow Corning Company, Midland, Michigan, 1988-1991.
Member Chemical Society Japan (board directors since 1991, co-chairman publicity of chemistry 1989, award 1984, vice president 1996-1997).
Married Masako Noguchi, February 20, 1966. Children: Kanoko, Gyo.