Nobuyuki Iwamoto

Nobuyuki Iwamoto is a Professor (non-tenure-track) at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University. His work focuses on nuclear data evaluation, neutron capture reactions, and photonuclear studies, with significant contributions to JENDL-5 development and transmutation system design.

• Key affiliations: Waseda University (Faculty of Science and Engineering), J-PARC MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility)
• Education: PhD in Science from Tohoku University (2000)

Research spans Nuclear Engineering, Neutron Physics, and Photonuclear Reactions, emphasizing experimental cross-section measurements and theoretical modeling. Recent projects include:

• High-accuracy $^{129}$I and $^{241}$Am neutron capture data
• Gamma-ray polarization studies in nuclear reactions
• IAEA Photonuclear Data Library contributions

His 15 most recent articles (2017-2025) highlight advancements in neutron capture for nuclear waste transmutation, photonuclear data for heavy elements, and machine learning applications in nuclear data. Key trends include:

• Integration of experimental DDX (Double Differential Cross-section) data
• Improvements in resonance parameter analysis
• Development of JENDL/PD-2016 and JENDL-5 libraries

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2025 Science and Technology Award (Development Division), MEXT
• 2024 Japan Atomic Energy Society Technical Prize
• Multiple Director's Awards from Japan Atomic Energy Agency
• Most Cited Article Award (2017)

He contributes to international collaborations like OECD NEA WPEC and CIELO, advancing neutron cross-section evaluations for critical applications in nuclear energy and astrophysics.