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Shinichi NAKASUKA is a Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, specializing in Space Technology with primary focus on Spacecraft Systems development and space-based observation technologies.
His research integrates Micro/Nano-satellites, Formation Flight, and Space Interferometry to advance autonomous space systems. Key contributions include development of densified pupil interferometry for infrared space telescopes, high-precision formation flight control for synthetic aperture systems, and adaptive optics applications in space environments. His work bridges spacecraft engineering with astronomical observation techniques, emphasizing practical implementation of novel space technologies through nano-satellite platforms.
Professor NAKASUKA has secured continuous research funding through Japan's Grants-in-Aid program since 1995, with recent projects including:
- Performance verification of densified pupil interferometry on formation flight simulator Pyxis toward space infrared interferometers (2023-2026, Co-Investigator)
- Ground Demonstration Experiment of a Synthetic Aperture Telescope with High Precision Formation Flight and Adaptive Optics (2021-2023, Co-Investigator)
- Research on Practical On-Orbit Servicing Systems Using Nano-Satellite Technologies (2009-2011, Co-Investigator)
- Development and on-orbit operation of nano-satellite systems enabling rapid technology demonstration (2004-2006, Principal Investigator)
- Study on trial development of can-sized satellites through Japan-US collaboration (2002-2003, Principal Investigator)
His leadership spans electric propulsion systems development, knowledge processing for space applications, and pioneering university nano-satellite programs. While specific student mentorship details are not provided, his extensive project portfolio indicates active supervision of graduate researchers in spacecraft systems engineering.
