In April 2022, after two rounds of evaluation by the jury, Professor Shangda Jiang, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of South China University of Technology and SPIN-X Institute, was awarded the 2022 Japan Society of Coordination Chemistry International Innovation Award International Award for Creative Work in recognition of his outstanding and innovative work in the field of coordination chemistry, especially in the quantum coherent manipulation of magnetic molecules. Professor Shangda Jiang is the first winner from China since the award was established in 2015.