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ABOUT ME
I am a geochronologist with an interest in petrology and have worked at Okayama University of Science until 2017. My research explores K-Ar phengite geochronology of HP-UHP metamorphic rocks and K-Ar precise dating of young volcanic rocks, fault gouges and others. Since 2014 I have held the role of President for the Japan Geochronology Network (NPO).
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Kibi Plateau: A stable location within active Japan
1970 - 1974
Waseda University
B. Sc. (Earth Sciences)
1974 - 1976
Kanazawa University
M. Sc. (Petrology)
1976 - 1979
Tohoku University
Ph. D. (Petrology)
President of Japan Geochronology Network (NPO)
Director of Engineering Geology Center
of Hiruzen Institute for Geology & Chronology
PRESENT OCCUPATIONS
Ultra high excess argon wave in UHP unit
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