Atsushi Horiba OBE, Chairman & Group CEO of HORIBA, Ltd., Named Honorary Fellow of University College London

HORIBA Group, who’s Head Office is based in Northampton, is proud to announce that Atsushi Horiba OBE, Chairman & Group CEO, has been named an Honorary Fellow of University College London (hereafter UCL).

The title of Honorary Fellow is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished achievements in fields such as the arts, science, and business, or who have made outstanding contributions to UCL through service and other activities. Atsushi Horiba OBE was selected in recognition of the contributions made through the partnership between UCL and the HORIBA Group toward the realisation of a sustainable society, including decarbonisation.

The title was conferred at the UCL Fellowship Award ceremony held on September 10, 2026, at Royal Festival Hall, a prestigious cultural venue in London, UK.

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Atsushi Horiba OBE, Chairman & Group CEO, HORIBA Ltd, said: 

“I am deeply honored to receive the title of Honorary Fellow from UCL. Since its founding, HORIBA Group has placed great importance on industry-academia collaboration and has worked with many universities and research institutions to address social challenges. Going forward, we will further strengthen our collaboration with UCL and devote even greater effort to advancing technologies that help realize a sustainable society, as well as to developing diverse talent that will support those technologies.”

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