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Shoji Nagamiya is a distinguished physicist specializing in high-energy nuclear collisions and quark-gluon plasma research. He held academic positions including Professor at the University of Tokyo (1997–2013) and KEK (1997–2012), and directed J-PARC (2006–2012). Currently, he serves as a Science Advisor at RIKEN, advising Japan's particle/nuclear physics accelerators. His research focuses on RHIC experiments (PHENIX collaboration) and J-PARC accelerator design.
Education:
- B.Sc. Physics, University of Tokyo (1967)
- M.Sc. Osaka University (1969)
- Ph.D. Osaka University (1972)
Research Interests:
Nuclear physics at extreme conditions, quark-gluon plasma formation, heavy-ion collision dynamics, and accelerator technology. His work explores phenomena like jet quenching, strangeness production, and relativistic collision mechanisms using facilities like RHIC and J-PARC.
Key Awards:
- Order of Merit (Hungary, 2013)
- Japanese Inoue Science Prize (1992)
- APS Fellowship (1987)
Leadership Roles:
- Chair, Columbia University Physics Department (1991–1994)
- President, Physical Society of Japan (2010–2011)
- Chair, IUPAP C12 Commission (2002–2005)
