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Atsushi Yoshida, ArCS III project assistant professor, received the Aota Award.
Atsushi Yoshida, ArCS III project assistant professor (Aerosols theme), received the Masaaki Aota Award (Physics Division) at the 40th International Symposium on the Okhotsk Sea and Polar Oceans 2026. The symposium was held in Mombetsu, Hokkaido, from to .
The Masaaki Aota Award is presented to outstanding early-career researchers who deliver excellent presentations at the symposium. The award recognizes achievements in the fields of physics, engineering, biology, and interdisciplinary research.
Title：Shipborne measurements of mineral dust and black carbon aerosols over the Southern Ocean in the austral summer
Atmospheric mineral dust and black carbon aerosols in remote oceans are difficult to measure because of their low concentrations. In this study, we used a new method to quantify these aerosols over the Southern Ocean and investigated their spatial distribution. In the future, we plan to apply this method to aerosol samples collected during Mirai research cruise and samples to be obtained during upcoming Arctic expeditions, such as Mirai II, to understand the abundance and climate impacts of aerosols in the Arctic region.