The universe teems with planets, yet their origins and evolution remain among science’s most enduring mysteries.Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida of the Institute of Science Tokyo has spent more than four decades in this field – and is now bringing his expertise to China.Ida, a former president of the Japan" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="164085" data-entity-type="organization">Astronomical Society of Japan, has led the Japanese Society for Origins of Life and Astrobiology since 2025, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential planetary scientists.
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MON · 2026-07-13 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0713-92513
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Japanese Astronomical Society ex-president Shigeru Ida joins China’s Westlake University
Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida, a former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan, has joined China's Westlake University. Ida, who has dedicated over four decades to studying planetary origins and evolution, is a highly influential planetary scientist.
Shi HuangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-13 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida, a former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan, has joined China's Westlake University. Ida, who has dedicated over four decades to studying planetary origins and evolution, is a highly influential planetary scientist. He has also led the Japanese Society for Origins of Life and Astrobiology since 2025. This move brings his extensive expertise in the field to China.
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Ida has led the Japanese Society for Origins of Life and Astrobiology since 2025.
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Shigeru Ida is a former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan.
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Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida has joined China’s Westlake University.
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Shigeru Ida is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential planetary scientists.
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