image: IMAGE: Co-Editors Santosh Miryala (Visiting Scholar, left) and Prof. Toshinori Okura (Professor, right) jointly led the editorial development of the book volume.
Credit: Kogakuin University
The Society of Inorganic Materials, Japan (SIMJ) has announced a prestigious international book initiative entitled “Sustainable Materials for a Better Environment: Advances in Gypsum, Lime, Cement, and Other Inorganic Materials” to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its founding. The initiative was officially announced at the Board of Directors’ executive meeting held on November 26th, 2025. The project aims to bring together leading researchers and experts from Japan and around the world within industry and academia to showcase recent advancements in environmentally responsible inorganic materials.
The book project will be published by Jenny Stanford Publishing and will mark SIMJ’s first English-language book in its 75-year history. With the urgent global mission of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the book aims to highlight chapters on developments in energy-efficient material technologies, along with advancements in cement, lime, gypsum, and other inorganic materials that contribute to planetary sustainability while combating climate change.
The co-editors of the book are Professor Toshinori Okura (Dean of the School of Advanced Engineering at Kogakuin University and Chairman of SIMJ) and Santosh Miryala (Visiting Scholar at Kogakuin University).
“As the 20th Chairman of SIMJ, I am honored to lead our society in advancing inorganic materials research and am committed to empowering the next generation of researchers to tackle emerging scientific and societal challenges through the publication of this book,” said Prof. Toshinori Okura.
“Addressing the current climate crisis requires a holistic mindset, and this book brings together experts in materials science, chemistry, environmental science, and civil engineering to foster interdisciplinary research and set a benchmark for collaborative solutions,” said Santosh Miryala.
Lastly, a separate book release announcement will be issued upon publication by Jenny Stanford Publishing.
About the Society of Inorganic Materials, Japan
The Society of Inorganic Materials, Japan (SIMJ) is a Japanese academic organization founded in February 1950. It has served as a hub for prominent researchers and engineers working primarily in cement, gypsum, lime, and other inorganic materials. The society has more than 500+ members, including university professors, industrial professionals, engineers, and students.