November 7, 2024
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI)
The University of Tokyo Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI) Senior Fellow and Institute for Cosmic Ray Research Professor Masayuki Nakahata has been named one of the recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon, it was announced on November 3 by the government of Japan as part of their Autumn Honors list.
The Medal with Purple Ribbon was established in 1881, but when the Medal with Yellow Ribbon was established in 1955, the Medal with Purple Ribbon was adjusted to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to discovery or development in science and technology, sports or arts.
Nakahata is being recognized for his work as an active leader in solar neutrino and supernova neutrino research, heading several underground experiments in neutrino physics and astrophysics. In 2014 he became the representative of the Super-Kamiokande, and even after the Super-Kamiokande’s upgrade and the introduction of gadolinium into the detector’s water tank, Nakahata remains an active member of supernova neutrino background research.
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Former Institute for Cosmic Ray Research Director Masayuki Nakahata receives the Medal of Honor (The University of Tokyo Institute for Cosmic Ray Research) (Japanese)
Former Observatory Director Masayuki Nakahata receives the Medal of Honor (The University of Tokyo Kamioka Observatory) (Japanese)
List of Medal of Honor recipients (Japan Cabinet Office) (Japanese)
Types of Medal of Honors (Japan Cabinet Office) (Japanese)
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