Faculty of Science, Department of Applied Science
- Associate professor
- Takafumi NIIHARA
- Research Field
Meteoritics, Mineralogy, Petrology, Cosmochemistry
- Keyword(s)
Solar System, Meteorites, Astrobiology, Shock metamorphism
- Research theme
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- Evolution of the early Solar System
- Rock-Water interaction on Mars
- Impact history of the Solar System
Outline of research activities
The aim of the research is to clarify the origin and evolution of the Solar System using various types of meteorite samples. Analytical techniques I am using for the studies are optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, electron probe micro analyzer (EPMA) and Micro Raman spectroscopy etc. Our target bodies are all of the celestial bodies include Earth. I am also joining the deep space exploration. My E/PO activities are exhibitions of meteorites and public lectures.
- Desired cooperation
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- Micro analyses for rock and minerals
- Astromaterials researches
- Exhibition and public lecture