Japanese Astronomical Society ex-president Shigeru Ida joins China’s Westlake University
Renowned theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida has joined Westlake University in China as a distinguished fellow. Ida, a former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan, brings decades of expertise in planetary science and astrobiology to the institution.
Why it matters
The move highlights the ongoing trend of international academic talent migration to Chinese research institutions in the field of science.
The universe teems with planets, yet their origins and evolution remain among science’s most enduring mysteries.
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