Professor, Institute of Astronomy, School of Science, the University of Tokyo

TAO Project Manager

Born in Osaka. Graduated in Tennoji high school, and Kyoto University.

Received a doctoral degree of science from Univ. of Tokyo (1998)

Over 25 years experience of mid-infrared astronomy. Was a member of SUBARU/COMICS team, and a P.I. of 30-micron camera MAX38.

P.I. of a mid-infrared instrument MIMIZUKU for TAO 6.5m telescope

A Vice chairman of an outreach nonprofit organization "Science Station"

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