Syun-Ichi Akasofu
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Summary
Syun-Ichi Akasofu was born on December 4, 1930[1], in Saku[2]. He has worked as an earth scientist[3], geophysicist[4], and climatologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7], Japan[8]
- Employer: Seisa University[9], University of Alaska Fairbanks[10]
- Educated at: Tohoku University[11], University of Alaska Fairbanks[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Sydney Chapman[13]
- Award received: Chapman Medal[14], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[15], John Adam Fleming Medal[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Residence: Fairbanks[18]
- Family name: Akasofu[19]
- Given name: Shun'ichi[20]
- Name in kana: あかそふ しゅんいち[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Climate change[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Syun-Ichi Akasofu include 4949 Akasofu[23], an asteroid[24].
Why It Matters
Syun-Ichi Akasofu has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include 4949 Akasofu[23], an asteroid[24].
FAQs
Where was Syun-Ichi Akasofu born?
Syun-Ichi Akasofu was born in Saku[2].
What did Syun-Ichi Akasofu do for work?
Syun-Ichi Akasofu worked as an earth scientist[3], geophysicist[4], and climatologist[5].
Where did Syun-Ichi Akasofu go to school?
Syun-Ichi Akasofu was educated at Tohoku University[11] and University of Alaska Fairbanks[12].
What awards did Syun-Ichi Akasofu receive?
Honors received include Chapman Medal[14], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[15], and John Adam Fleming Medal[16].