Dedicated to making astrophysics accessible to everyone.
| Year | Location | Role | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - present | Japan | Freelance educator | |
| 2018 - 2021 | Spain | Postdoctoral Researcher | Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) |
| 2012 - 2018 | Spain | PhD - Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher | Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) |
| 2008 - 2012 | Japan | Freelance educator and digital content creator | |
| 2007 - 2008 | Japan | Certified Science Culture Producer | National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) |
| 2005 - 2007 | Canada | MSc | University of Toronto (UofT) |
| 2004 - 2005 | USA | Research intern | Gemini Northern Observatory |
| 2000 - 2004 | USA | BSc | University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UHH) |
| 1997 - 1999 | France | CPGE - MPSI student | Lycée Buffon |
| 1986 - 1997 | Japan | Baccalauréat Scientifique | Lycée Franco-Japonais de Tokyo |
My life path has taken me from Japan to the USA, Canada, France, and Spain. I have worked in various roles, including as a researcher, educator, and digital content creator. My journey has been shaped by my passion for astrophysics and my commitment to making science accessible to everyone.
Some highlights of my life
| 2018 | Defended my PhD thesis. |
| 2012 | Received Marie Curie ESR fellowship |
| 2008 | Co-directed "Cosmic Discoveries" at the Synra dome. |
| 2005 | Received scholarship for studying at the University of Toronto |
| 2003-2005 | Lead the Astrorangers |
| 2001 | Awarded 'Volunteer of the Year' at the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station |
| 2001 | One of the first UHHilo undergrad. to observe with the Subaru telescope (Ka Lono Hanakahi) |