Takemasa Miyoshi honored as “Distinguished Visitor” by the National University of Córdoba

On September 4, 2025, Takemasa Miyoshi, Team Director at RIKEN iTHEMS, was honored as a “Distinguished Visitor (Visitante Distinguido)” by the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, in recognition of his significant contributions to climate and disaster prevention research.

Miyoshi leads the SATREPS project “PREVENIR: Development of a Numerical Weather Prediction and Disaster Information System for Densely Populated Areas Vulnerable to Meteorological Hazards,” promoting the development of early warning systems against urban floods.

Utilizing advanced simulation technologies and data science cultivated through Japan’s supercomputers K and Fugaku, the project aims to implement practical disaster prevention systems in the metropolitan areas of Buenos Aires and Córdoba. The initiative also fosters international collaboration and provides valuable opportunities for applied scientific education.