Kenichiro Arita

Kenichiro Arita serves as Professor at Nagoya Institute of Technology's Department of Fundamental Study and Center for Research and Development in Higher Engineering-Education. His academic career spans theoretical nuclear physics with emphasis on semiclassical methods for nuclear structure and fission dynamics since joining Nagoya after positions at Kyoto University and University of Regensburg.

Education background:

• Doctor of Science, Graduate School of Natural Science, Kyoto University (1995)
• Master of Science, Graduate School of Natural Science, Kyoto University
• Bachelor of Science, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University (1990)

Professor Arita's research centers on semiclassical periodic-orbit theory applications to nuclear phenomena. His work reveals quantum-classical connections in nuclear deformations (octupole, tetrahedral), fission fragment shell effects, and bifurcation dynamics. Key contributions include establishing semiclassical origins of asymmetric fission and exotic nuclear shapes through periodic orbit bifurcations, bridging nuclear structure with mathematical physics and quantum chaos.

Article trends show sustained focus on nuclear deformation mechanisms (2023-2025 octupole studies), fragment shell effects in fission (2018-2020), and theoretical extensions to bifurcation regions (2008-2017). His 2025 spin-orbit coupling work demonstrates ongoing innovation in semiclassical frameworks for quantum systems.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Special Researcher, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (1996)

Research leadership includes the 2016 cooperative project on prefragment deformation in nuclear fission. Earlier proposals (1993, 1997) on periodic-orbit theory extensions were submitted but not selected. While specific advisees aren't listed, his textbooks indicate active graduate education involvement.

Current institutional engagement centers on Nagoya's Center for Research and Development in Higher Engineering-Education, continuing international collaborations established during his Regensburg tenure and Kyoto University affiliations.