Hiroshi Amano is a Japanese physicist known for his significant contributions to the development of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). He was born on September 11, 1960, in Hamamatsu, Japan. Amano's work in semiconductor technology has greatly impacted various fields, including lighting and display technologies. In 2014, Amano was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics alongside Isamu Akasaki and Shuji Nakamura for their pioneering work on blue LEDs. This innovation has led to energy-efficient lighting solutions and advancements in television and computer screens, transforming how we use and perceive light in everyday life.