World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kazuo Shiokawa

Kazuo Shiokawa

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
67
Citations
16235
World Ranking
1224
National Ranking
22

Overview

Kazuo Shiokawa is affiliated with Nagoya University in Japan and conducts research primarily in the fields of Physics and Astronomy, as well as Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their work spans several subfields, including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Molecular Biology, Aerospace Engineering, and Atmospheric Science.

The scientist focuses on topics such as ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, solar and space plasma dynamics, earthquake detection and analysis, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism studies, GNSS positioning and interference, atmospheric ozone and climate, and astro and planetary science.

Frequent coauthors working alongside Kazuo Shiokawa include Yoshizumi Miyoshi, Yuichi Otsuka, Shin-ichiro Oyama, Yoshiya Kasahara, and Martin Connors. These collaborations are evident in many of the publications and research projects associated with Shiokawa.

Shiokawa has published extensively in several prominent scientific journals. The venues with the highest number of publications include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Earth Planets and Space
  • Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
  • Advances in Space Research

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Shiokawa demonstrate the range and focus of their research interests:

  • Multiple time-scale beats in aurora: precise orchestration via magnetospheric chorus waves (2020, Scientific Reports)
  • Predictability of variable solar-terrestrial coupling (2021, Annales Geophysicae)
  • Collaborative Research Activities of the Arase and Van Allen Probes (2022, Space Science Reviews)
  • Oxygen torus and its coincidence with EMIC wave in the deep inner magnetosphere: Van Allen Probe B and Arase observations (2020, Earth Planets and Space)
  • Equatorial Plasma Bubble Occurrence Under Propagation of MSTID and MLT Gravity Waves (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)

Best Publications

  • The GEOTAIL Magnetic Field Experiment.

    Susumu Kokubun;Tatsundo Yamamoto;Mario H. Acuña;Kanji Hayashi

  • Braking of high‐speed flows in the near‐Earth tail

    K. Shiokawa;W. Baumjohann;G. Haerendel

  • High-speed ion flow, substorm current wedge, and multiple Pi 2 pulsations

    K. Shiokawa;W. Baumjohann;G. Haerendel;G. Paschmann

  • Precipitation of radiation belt electrons by EMIC waves, observed from ground and space

    Y. Miyoshi;K. Sakaguchi;K. Shiokawa;D. Evans

  • Statistical study of nighttime medium‐scale traveling ionospheric disturbances using midlatitude airglow images

    K. Shiokawa;C. Ihara;C. Ihara;Y. Otsuka;T. Ogawa

  • Geospace exploration project ERG

    Yoshizumi Miyoshi;Iku Shinohara;Takeshi Takashima;Kazushi Asamura

  • Geomagnetic conjugate observations of medium-scale traveling ionospheric disturbances at midlatitude using all-sky airglow imagers

    Y. Otsuka;K. Shiokawa;T. Ogawa;P. Wilkinson

  • Flow braking and the substorm current wedge

    J. Birn;M. Hesse;G. Haerendel;W. Baumjohann

  • A physical mechanism of positive ionospheric storms at low latitudes and midlatitudes

    N. Balan;N. Balan;K. Shiokawa;Y. Otsuka;T. Kikuchi

  • GPS observations of medium-scale traveling ionospheric disturbances over Europe

    Y. Otsuka;K. Suzuki;S. Nakagawa;M. Nishioka;M. Nishioka

  • Global imaging of polar cap patches with dual airglow imagers

    K. Hosokawa;S. Taguchi;K. Shiokawa;Y. Otsuka

  • Development of Optical Mesosphere Thermosphere Imagers (OMTI)

    K. Shiokawa;Y. Katoh;M. Satoh;M. K. Ejiri

  • Ground and satellite observations of nighttime medium‐scale traveling ionospheric disturbance at midlatitude

    K. Shiokawa;Y. Otsuka;C. Ihara;C. Ihara;T. Ogawa

  • Geomagnetic conjugate observations of equatorial airglow depletions

    Y. Otsuka;K. Shiokawa;T. Ogawa;P. Wilkinson

  • Super plasma fountain and equatorial ionization anomaly during penetration electric field

    N. Balan;N. Balan;K. Shiokawa;Y. Otsuka;S. Watanabe

  • Van Allen probes, NOAA, GOES, and ground observations of an intense EMIC wave event extending over 12 h in magnetic local time

    M. J. Engebretson;J. L. Posch;J. R. Wygant;C. A. Kletzing

  • The ARASE (ERG) magnetic field investigation

    Ayako Matsuoka;Mariko Teramoto;Reiko Nomura;Masahito Nosé

  • Propagation characteristics of nighttime mesospheric and thermospheric waves observed by optical mesosphere thermosphere imagers at middle and low latitudes

    K. Shiokawa;Y. Otsuka;T. Ogawa

  • Simultaneous observations of nighttime medium-scale traveling ionospheric disturbances and E region field-aligned irregularities at midlatitude

    Y. Otsuka;F. Onoma;K. Shiokawa;T. Ogawa

  • Multiple time-scale beats in aurora: precise orchestration via magnetospheric chorus waves.

    K. Hosokawa;Y. Miyoshi;M. Ozaki;S.-I. Oyama;S.-I. Oyama;S.-I. Oyama

  • Ground and satellite observations of nighttime medium-scale traveling ionospheric disturbance at midlatitude

    Y. Otsuka;K. Shiokawa;C. Ihara;T. Ogawa

Frequent Co-Authors

Yuichi Otsuka
Yuichi Otsuka Nagoya University
Yoshizumi Miyoshi
Yoshizumi Miyoshi Nagoya University
Tadahiko Ogawa
Tadahiko Ogawa National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Ryuho Kataoka
Ryuho Kataoka National Institute of Polar Research
Takuji Nakamura
Takuji Nakamura National Institute of Polar Research
Atsushi Kumamoto
Atsushi Kumamoto Tohoku University
Yusuke Ebihara
Yusuke Ebihara Kyoto University
Mamoru Yamamoto
Mamoru Yamamoto Kyoto University
Kiyohumi Yumoto
Kiyohumi Yumoto Kyushu University
Eric Donovan
Eric Donovan University of Calgary

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science in the USA opens doors to diverse online degree options that complement this field. For veterans seeking flexible programs, military friendly online spanish degree programs offer language skills that can enhance communication in global environmental projects.

Creative professionals interested in environmental storytelling or geoscience visualization might explore some of the best online mfa programs. These programs help develop artistic talents essential for effective education and outreach activities.

Project management and organizational leadership are critical in Earth Science careers. An online human resource management masters degree online can provide valuable skills for managing teams and resources in environmental agencies or consulting firms.

Education in Earth Science is accessible at any stage of life. Many universities offer tailored programs, such as those highlighted in degrees for older adults, enabling lifelong learners to pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to the environment.

Best Scientists Citing Kazuo Shiokawa

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles