Takashi Yoshino
Commendation
For outstanding contributions to understanding the structure, dynamics and evolution of Earth and planetary interiors through high-pressure measurements of physical properties of Earth materials.
A list of five major papers
- C. Liu, T. Yoshino, D. Yamazaki, N. Tsujino, H. Gomi, M. Sakurai, Y. Zhang, R. Wang, L. Guan, K.Lau, Y. Tange, Y, Higo, 2023. Effect of water on seismic attenuation of the upper mantle: the originof the sharp lithosphere–asthenosphere boundary. The Proceedings of National Academy Society,120, e2221770120
- T. Yoshino, G. Manthilake, T. Matsuzaki and T. Katsura, 2008. Dry mantle transition zone inferredfrom electrical conductivity of wadsleyite and ringwoodite. Nature, 451, 326-329.doi:10.1038/nature06427
- T. Yoshino, Y. Nishihara and S. Karato, 2007. Complete wetting of olivine grain boundaries by ahydrous melt near the mantle transition zone. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 256, 466-472.
- T. Yoshino, T. Matsuzaki, S. Yamashita and T. Katsura, 2006. Hydrous olivine unable to account forconductivity anomaly at the top of the asthenosphere. Nature, 443, 973-976. doi:10.1038/nature05223
- T. Yoshino, M. J. Walter and T. Katsura, 2003. Core formation in planetesimals triggered bypermeable flow. Nature, 422, 154-157. doi: 10.1038/nature01459
Major achievements
Dr. Yoshino has advanced our understanding of the internal structure and evolution of the Earth and terrestrial planets through precise determinations of the physical properties of planetary materials using high-temperature and high-pressure experiments with the multi-anvil large volume press. Through his studies of electrical conductivity, he has clarified the mechanisms of core formation in planetesimals, the water contents of the asthenosphere and the mantle transition zone, the rheology of the lower mantle, and the causes of high-conductivity anomalies in the crust. Furthermore, by developing innovative techniques such as synchrotron-based seismic attenuation measurements and new methods for determining the electrical resistivity of molten metals, he has made significant contributions to our understanding of the thermal history of Mars, the cooling processes of terrestrial planets, and melt behavior in the deep mantle. In addition, through the supervision of students and early-career researchers, service on the editorial board of international journals, and the organization of academic societies and international conferences, he has also made significant contributions to the development of the scientific community.
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Nominator
Tomoo Katsura
Supporters
Mike Walter, Yanbin Wang, Alexey Kuvshinov