THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Shuji Nakamura
Japanese doctor of Engineering (1954-), inventor of the blue LED, 2014 Nobel laureate in Physics
Shuji Nakamura was born on May 22, 1954 in Ikata, Japan, and is 72 years old.
Born
May 22, 1954
Shuji Nakamura is 72 years old as of October 7, 2026 (UTC).
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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Ikata, Japan
- Professions
- physicist, engineer, professor, inventor
- Citizenship
- United States, Japan
More about Shuji Nakamura
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
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Questions people ask
How old is Shuji Nakamura?
Shuji Nakamura is 72 years old as of October 7, 2026 (UTC).
When is Shuji Nakamura’s birthday?
Shuji Nakamura’s recorded birthday is May 22.
Where was Shuji Nakamura born?
Shuji Nakamura was born in Ikata, Japan.