Kousuke Urushihara
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Kousuke Urushihara is an observational astrophysicist specializing in millimeter and submillimeter astronomy, with a focus on large-scale molecular gas surveys and instrumentation development. His primary research centers on mapping carbon monoxide (CO) emission across the southern sky to understand the structure and dynamics of the interstellar medium. Urushihara’s most notable contribution is his leadership in the NASCO (NAnten2 Super CO survey as legacy) project, for which he spearheaded the development of a new multi-beam receiver and telescope control system for the NANTEN2 4-m submillimeter telescope in the Atacama Desert. This instrumental advancement enables high-efficiency, all-sky CO data cube acquisition, significantly enhancing our ability to trace molecular clouds and star formation regions in the southern hemisphere. While his most-cited paper currently holds 2 citations, this work represents a foundational technical achievement that will underpin future legacy surveys. Urushihara’s efforts bridge critical gaps in southern-sky CO coverage, complementing northern surveys and providing essential data for Galactic and extragalactic studies. His dedication to instrument innovation and survey science positions him as a key contributor to next-generation molecular line astronomy.
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