Takehiko Satoh (JAXA, Japan)
Takehiko Satoh is a professor at the Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After receiving his PhD from the Science University of Tokyo in 1992, he started his study of Jupiter's infrared auroras, magnetospheric, and atmospheric activities. His research interests also cover Mars and Venus and their atmospheres, in particular. Since 2001, he is involved in the Japan’s Venus orbiter mission, Akatsuki. He is the PI of the IR2 near-infrared camera and, since 2016, the mission's Project Scientist. He is also a senior member of the Council of Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), currently filling the role of Assistant Secretary General.
