The Physical Society of Japan Anniversary Projects for 2025-2027 Ambassadors
WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE "AMBASSADORS" WHO WILL COOPERATE IN PUBLICITY AND DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES OF JPS. THEY WILL HELP US WITH THE SOCIETY'S "2025-2027 COMMEMORATIVE PROJECT" AND OTHER EVENTS, AS WELL AS WITH INFORMATION DISSEMINATION THROUGH SNS AND OTHER MEANS.
Meet our Ambassadors
Miki Igarashi * Official Web site
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Associate Professor, Tokyo City University Educational Development Organization. She holds science experiment classes and science shows for children all over Japan, and is a lecturer, which triggered her own interest in science. She received the 1st RikaJo Award from the Nissan Foundation, which honors individuals and organizations that practice science education, and the Women's Value Award from the Japan Women's Value Training Association. Received the "1st Ideal CE Award" from the Japan Society for Clinical Engineering. First Japanese in the world to be selected as one of 20 people in the science engagement category of "Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2022". He is a member of the International Science Olympiad Cheering Group of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Ambassador, National Institution for Youth Education. Member of the Science Agora Promotion Committee, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
Greetings.
I am very honored to be asked to serve as an ambassador of the Physical Society of Japan. In order to create opportunities for people to experience the fascination of physics regardless of their environment, I will work with the members of the society to carry out a variety of outreach projects. I personally feel that the phenomena of physics often move me emotionally even as I perform science shows and other activities around the country. I myself was moved when I performed an experiment in spectroscopy and asked "Why? The year 2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, 2026 is the 80th anniversary of the re-launch of the Physical Society of Japan, and 2027 is the 150th anniversary of the founding of the origin of the Physical Society of Japan. I would like to contribute to the future development of the JPS in any way I can, including the development of human resources in physics who will become members of the society in the future. I look forward to your continued support.
Dr. Shunki Sugai *Official Web site (QuizKnock)
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Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, earning a Ph.D. (Academic). Joined the intellectual entertainment group QuizKnock in 2017 and is known for his signature introduction: “I’m Sugai, the nice guy.” Certified as a Science Communicator by the National Museum of Nature and Science, he specializes in science-related content. He also shares engaging science content on his personal TikTok and YouTube channels. He received the "Ichiko Award" upon graduating from his undergraduate program and was awarded the "Outstanding Student Presentation Award" by the Physical Society of Japan in 2018.
Greetings.
My name is Shunki Sugai of QuizKnock, and I have been appointed as an ambassador of the Physical Society of Japan. I feel very honored to have this precious opportunity.
Looking back, when I was a graduate student working on superconductivity research, the JPS was a wonderful opportunity for me to present my research and interact with many researchers. The nervousness I felt during my first presentation at the conference in the spring of my first year as a master's student was one of the most intense experiences of my life. The various guidance and stimulation I received at the conference is a great asset to me.
From now on, as an ambassador, I would like to take up the challenge of using my experience in information dissemination to convey to society the appeal of physics, the passion of those working at the forefront of research, and the various initiatives of the Physical Society in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way. We will do our utmost to achieve a future in which physics becomes more accessible and its value is shared by society as a whole.
And in 2027, we will celebrate a major milestone, the 150th anniversary of the origin of the society. I am excited to be involved as an ambassador for this historic moment and the commemorative projects that will accompany it.
Together with all of you, I will do my best to brighten the future of physics. Thank you very much for your support.