Takafumi Matsui

Japanese astronomer
Person human Q11529091
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Takafumi Matsui

Summary

Takafumi Matsui is a human[1]. He was born in Mori[2]. He was born on March 7, 1946[3]. He died on March 22, 2023[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and planetary scientist[6].

Key Facts

  • Takafumi Matsui was born in Mori[2].
  • Takafumi Matsui was born on March 7, 1946[3].
  • Takafumi Matsui died on March 22, 2023[4].
  • Takafumi Matsui held citizenship in Japan[7].
  • Takafumi Matsui held citizenship in Empire of Japan[8].
  • Takafumi Matsui's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Takafumi Matsui's professions included planetary scientist[6].
  • Among Takafumi Matsui's employers was University of Tokyo[9].
  • Takafumi Matsui was employed by Chiba Institute of Technology[10].
  • Takafumi Matsui was employed by Lunar and Planetary Institute[11].
  • Takafumi Matsui's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[12].
  • Takafumi Matsui was a member of International Astronomical Union[13].
  • Takafumi Matsui is recorded as male[14].
  • Takafumi Matsui's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Takafumi Matsui's family name is recorded as Matsui[16].
  • Takafumi Matsui's given name is recorded as Takafumi[17].
  • Takafumi Matsui's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[18].
  • Takafumi Matsui's name in native language is recorded as 松井孝典[19].
  • Takafumi Matsui's name in kana is recorded as まつい たかふみ[20].

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Origins and Family

Takafumi Matsui was born in Mori[2]. He was born on March 7, 1946[3].

Education

Takafumi Matsui's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5] and planetary scientist[6]. Employers include University of Tokyo[9], a research university[21], in Japan[22], founded in 1877[23], headquartered in Hongō campus[24]; Chiba Institute of Technology[10], a university[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1942[27], headquartered in Narashino[28]; and Lunar and Planetary Institute[11], a research institute[29], in United States[30], founded in 1978[31], headquartered in Houston[32].

Death and Burial

Takafumi Matsui died on March 22, 2023[4].

FAQs

Where was Takafumi Matsui born?

Born in Mori[2], Takafumi Matsui…

What did Takafumi Matsui do for work?

Takafumi Matsui worked as astronomer[5] and planetary scientist[6].

Where did Takafumi Matsui go to school?

Takafumi Matsui was educated at University of Tokyo[12].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . lpi.usra.edu. Retrieved . lpi.usra.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Wikitree person id 松井-41
    Scopus author id 7403577363
    Researchgate profile id Takafumi-Matsui-2
    Name in kana まつい たかふみ
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