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Dr. Yumi Fujii is a leading figure in observational astrophysics, specializing in the development of advanced instrumentation for millimeter and submillimeter astronomy. Her primary research focuses on large-scale molecular cloud surveys, particularly the mapping of carbon monoxide (CO) emission to understand star formation and the structure of the interstellar medium. Dr. Fujii’s most significant contribution is her pivotal role in the NASCO (NAnten2 Super CO survey as legacy) project, where she led the development of a new multi-beam receiver and a comprehensive telescope control system for the NANTEN2 4-m submillimeter telescope in the Atacama Desert. This technological breakthrough enables high-efficiency, all-sky CO data cubes of the southern hemisphere, providing an unprecedented legacy dataset for the astronomical community. Her work on the NASCO receiver, detailed in her highly cited 2020 paper, has already garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize our understanding of Galactic gas dynamics. Dr. Fujii’s achievements demonstrate a rare blend of engineering ingenuity and scientific vision, making her a key contributor to the next generation of radio astronomy surveys.
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