Dr. MATSUMOTO Hiroshi of Accelerator Division V Receives the 22nd PASJ Award for Distinguished Services
Dr. MATSUMOTO Hiroshi of Accelerator Division V received the 22nd PASJ Award for Distinguished Services. He was highly recognized for his long-term contributions to the accelerator field and his efforts in training young scientists.
Since the construction of the KEK 2.5 GeV electron linac for the synchrotron radiation facility in the 1970s, Dr. MATSUMOTO has been involved in the construction of various accelerator facilities, including KEK, J-PARC, and SACLA, as well as the development of high-power radio-frequency (RF) technology for more than half a century. He has made significant contributions to the development of accelerator technology. He has also focused on training young scientists, helping many of them build careers at research institutes and companies.
In addition to receiving the award, he was also recommended for honorary membership in the Particle Accelerator Society of Japan.
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