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I joined the Hakubi Center at Kyoto University after my position as an associate professor at Osaka University. When I moved to Kyoto, I was surprised by the hospitality and warmth of the people in Kyoto prefecture. Everybody was very kind and helpful. Compared to my previous life in Osaka, life in Kyoto was much more relaxed and enjoyable. My supervisor was one of the most pleasant people I have ever collaborated with in my career. I was also impressed by the rich tradition and the amazing culture of Kyoto. In the Hakubi center, my friends were so motivated to help one another and advance our research, but also enthusiastic about making friends and spending time together. It was a stimulating, encouraging and enjoyable environment. These are some of the most important reasons why I decided to stay in the Hakubi center.
In Kyoto University, I soon established a small laboratory for study of solid-state processes by X-ray diffraction. One post-doctoral researcher joined my laboratory, and soon we started to work on a very interesting project which resulted in several publications in high-level journals of chemistry. The experience which I obtained at Kyoto University helped to establish myself as an independent researcher and helped my professional career. Currently, I am associate professor and a group leader of a small, but very active group in New York University.
Naumov research group at New York University, Abu Dhabi
(ナウモヴ パンチェ)