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Yasuo Fukui

ふくい やすお

Fukui Yasuo

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1951-09-29 （Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese, English

Career

Occupations
Astronomer, University professor, Researcher, Author
Active Years
1974-
Affiliations
Nagoya University, University of Cologne (Humboldt Fellow), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Research Fellow)
Memberships
The Astronomical Society of Japan
Influenced By
Kenji Akabane

Education

University of Tokyo
Faculty of Science / Department of Astronomy
Degree: 学士
Period: 1970-1974
Year of Graduation: 1974
Country: Japan
Entered University of Tokyo in 1970; progressed to the Faculty of Science, Department of Astronomy in 1972. Graduated high school at Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School.
Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo
Graduate School of Science / Astronomy
Degree: 理学博士
Period: 1974-1979
Year of Graduation: 1979
Country: Japan
Completed doctoral studies; doctoral advisor: Kenji Akabane (赤羽賢司).

Awards

Vainu Bappu Prize
1987
Organization: Astronomical Society of India
Result: 受賞
Inoue Academic Award
1991
Organization: Inoue Science Foundation
Result: 受賞
Nissan Science Award
1995
Organization: Nissan Science Foundation
Result: 受賞
Asteroid No. 7890 Named “Yasuofukui”
1998
Organization: International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Result: 命名
Chunichi Culture Award
2001
Organization: Chunichi Shimbun
Result: 受賞
Astronomical Society of Japan — English Research Report Paper Award
2002
Organization: The Astronomical Society of Japan
Result: 受賞
Hayashi Tadasaburō Prize
2003
Organization: The Astronomical Society of Japan
Result: 受賞
Medal with Purple Ribbon
2007
Organization: Government of Japan
Result: 受章

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Birth of the Great Universe: The Beginning and End of the Universe Seen in 'Star Eggs'

1998 Popular science

A popular-science book explaining fundamentals of star formation and cosmology with observational findings; includes results from high-sensitivity small radio telescopes.

star formationradio astronomycosmology

The True Face of the Universe: The Deepest Universe Seen by the Latest Data

2001 Popular science

A popular overview of deep-universe observations based on the latest data; discusses observational methods and data interpretation.

observational astronomycosmologygalaxy formation

The Birth of the Great Universe: From 'Galaxy Eggs' to the New Face of Black Holes

2006 Popular science

A popular-science work introducing latest insights into galaxy formation and black holes, centering on observational results.

galaxy formationblack holesobservations

High-energy Astrophysics: Probing High-energy Phenomena in the Universe

1990 Academic/technical book

A co-authored technical/academic text on high-energy astrophysics.

high-energy astrophysicstheory and observation

Invitation to Astronomy

2001 Textbook/introductory book

An introductory astronomy book for novices (co-authored), emphasizing educational perspectives.

astronomy introductioneducation

We Were Born from the Dark Universe: ALMA Reveals the Whole Picture of the Universe

2004 Edited volume

An edited volume compiling ALMA and other modern observations; explains the significance of instruments and data.

observational facilitiesALMAastronomical observations

Interstellar Matter and Star Formation — Modern Astronomy Series

2008 Edited volume

An edited, comprehensive overview of interstellar matter and star formation.

interstellar matterstar formationmolecular clouds

Observations of the Universe II — Modern Astronomy Series

2009 Edited volume

An edited volume in a series on astronomical observations; organizes methods and results.

observational techniquesdata analysis

Bibliography

  • The Birth of the Great Universe: The Beginning and End of the Universe Seen in 'Star Eggs' (Kobunsha, 1998)
  • The True Face of the Universe: The Deepest Universe Seen by the Latest Data (Kobunsha, 2001)
  • The Birth of the Great Universe: From 'Galaxy Eggs' to the New Face of Black Holes (Kobunsha, 2006)
  • High-energy Astrophysics: Probing High-energy Phenomena in the Universe (Asakura Shoten, 1990) (co-author)
  • Invitation to Astronomy (Asakura Shoten, 2001) (co-author)
  • We Were Born from the Dark Universe: ALMA Reveals the Whole Picture of the Universe (Nihon Hyoronsha, 2004) (editor)
  • Interstellar Matter and Star Formation — Modern Astronomy Series (Nihon Hyoronsha, 2008) (editor)
  • Observations of the Universe II — Modern Astronomy Series (Nihon Hyoronsha, 2009) (editor)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Combines an accessible popular-science style with technical descriptions based on observational dataCareful explanations of observational techniques and instrumentation
Recurring Motifs
star formationmolecular cloudsradio observationssouthern-hemisphere ('Nanten') observational projectsALMA and observational facilities

Legacy

Through development of the high-sensitivity small radio telescope 'Nanten' and pioneering southern-hemisphere observations, he made significant contributions to observational studies of interstellar matter and star formation. He played key roles in education, research supervision and program leadership at Nagoya University and has been recognized with multiple domestic and international honors.

Academic Societies

  • The Astronomical Society of Japan

Archives

  • Nagoya University Archives / Library holdings

Trivia

  • Asteroid No. 7890 was named 'Yasuofukui' (1998)
  • Has identifiers in academic databases such as ORCID and VIAF
  • Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2007
  • Alumnus of Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School and University of Tokyo