Chika Kuroda

Chika Kuroda (黒田チカ; 24 March 1884 – 8 November 1968) was a Japanese chemist whose research focused on natural pigments. She was the first woman in Japan to receive a Bachelor of Science.

Chika Kuroda
黒田チカ
Kuroda in 1948
Born(1884-03-24)24 March 1884
Matsubara, Saga Prefecture, Empire of Japan (now Saga, Japan)
Died8 November 1968(1968-11-08) (aged 84)
Fukuoka, Japan
AwardsMajima Prize
Academic background
Alma mater
  • Kenkyuka Women's Higher Normal School
  • Tohoku Imperial University
Influences
  • Riko Majima
  • William Henry Perkin
Academic work
Institutions
  • Tokyo Women's Higher Normal School
  • Tohoku Imperial University
  • Ochanomizu University
Main interestsOrganic chemistry
Notable ideasNatural dye
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