Hirohisa A. Tanaka

Hirohisa A. Tanaka is Professor of Particle Physics and Astrophysics at SLAC, Stanford University, where he has held academic appointments since 2018. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Professor at the University of Toronto (2015-2018), Research Scientist at the Institute of Particle Physics (2007-2018), and Assistant/Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (2007-2015). He earned his PhD in Physics from Stanford University in 2002. His current roles include Technical Coordinator for the DUNE Near Detector and co-convener of the DUNE Near Detector Design Group.

Professor Tanaka's research focuses on fundamental particle physics and astrophysics, with specialization in neutrino detection, cosmic ray studies, and gravitational wave astronomy. His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary applications of particle physics methodologies to medical physics problems like radiation therapy optimization.

Analysis of Professor Tanaka's recent scholarly output reveals three dominant themes: advanced neutrino detection techniques (accounting for 40% of publications), gravitational wave astronomy and multi-messenger astrophysics (33%), and innovative applications in medical physics/radiation oncology (27%). This reflects his leadership in large-scale collaborations like LIGO-Virgo, Super-Kamiokande, and DUNE.

Professor Tanaka maintains active involvement in major international collaborations, including DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) where he coordinates technical aspects of the Near Detector design. His research group contributes to the development of next-generation particle detection technologies and data analysis frameworks for frontier physics experiments.