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Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
Infrared astronomy is Dr. Iwamuro's major expertise. He is currently engaged in the development of near-infrared equipment for the Subaru Telescope, and is also closely involved with the construction of a 3.8-meter (149-inch) telescope at Okayama, which will be the largest in Japan.
Associate Professor, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Inter-University Research Institute Corporation; Director of Extrasolar Planet Project Office
Dr. Tamura's research focuses on direct observation of exoplanets using the Coronagraphic Imager with Adaptive Optics (CIAO) system. His current projects include developing an advanced CIAO with a high-contrast system (HiCIAO), as well as promoting the launch of a Japanese space telescope.
Professor, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Inter-University Research Institute Corporation; Director of ALMA-J Project Office
Participants in the ALMA project include North America, Europe and Japan. The ALMA system is the largest radio interferometer array in the world, scheduled to be completed in 2012. Dr. Ishiguro, Japan's representative on the project, anticipates ALMA will make great breakthroughs in our knowledge of the universe.
Chief Researcher, Astronomy Education, Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory, Hyogo Prefecture
Shin-ya Narusawa (Bottom)Chief Researcher, Study of Astronomy, Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory, Hyogo Prefecture
The Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory in Hyogo Prefecture contains the largest reflecting telescope in Japan, the NAYUTA. The 2-meter (78-inch) telescope is open to the public for stargazing. Mr. Narusawa heads up Japan's OSETI program, which hopes to find other intelligent life in the universe by pinpointing laser signals sent by "E.T."
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