Ken Sugawara (1899-1982)
Earth scientist.
Pioneer in Earth water environmental studies.
Contributed to the development of international organizations in geochemistry and oceanography.
Background
- 1923
- Graduated from Tokyo Imperial University
- 1925
- Ph.D. (Tokyo Imperial University)
- 1941-1963
- Professor at Nagoya Imperial University
- May 9, 1982
- Passed away (age 82)
Awards and Honors
- 1958
- Received the Japan Academy Prize for “Geochemical research on material movement and circulation mechanisms by water”
Principal Research Topics and Achievements
・Quantification of substance changes and movements in lakes and ponds.
・Establishment of the concept of “Lake Metabolism”.
・Research on “water for the earth” focusing on seawater, river water, and reef water.