Emeritus Prof, Department of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, College of Plant Protection, Japan
Prof. Shin-ichi Akimoto 🇯🇵 is an Emeritus Professor of Systematic Entomology at Hokkaido University, Japan. With a distinguished academic journey and over three decades of teaching and research, his work has significantly contributed to entomological science, particularly in aphid taxonomy, ecology, and evolution. He served in various academic roles from Assistant Professor to Full Professor (1984–2022) and held key positions such as President of the Entomological Society of Japan (2017–2019). 🐜📚
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🎓 Education
Prof. Akimoto obtained his BA (1980), MS (1982), and PhD (1984) in Agriculture from the prestigious Hokkaido University. His consistent academic excellence reflects his deep commitment to biological sciences and agricultural entomology. 🎓🌿
💼 Experience
He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor in 1984 at the Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University. He advanced to Associate Professor in 1996 and became a full Professor in Systematic Entomology in 2007. After retiring in 2022, he was honored with the title of Emeritus Professor, continuing to inspire future generations. 🏛️🔬
🔬 Research Interests
Prof. Akimoto’s research revolves around aphid taxonomy, insect-plant interactions, gall formation, ant-aphid mutualism, and evolutionary ecology. His focus on morphological and ecological diversity in insects has led to insights in host-race formation, radiation impact studies, and adaptive differentiation. 🐞🌱
🏆 Awards
He served as the President of the Entomological Society of Japan (2017–2019), reflecting his esteemed position in the global entomological community. His research has garnered high citation impact and scientific recognition, positioning him as a leader in aphid biology and systematics. 🏅📖
📚 Top Noted Publications
Taxonomic Status of the Bemisia tabaci Complex
PLoS ONE, 2013 — Read here
Cited by 186 📈
Costs and benefits of ant attendance to the drepanosiphid aphid Tuberculatus quercicola
Oikos, 2000 — Read here
Cited by 157 🐜
Ant attendance changes sugar composition in aphid honeydew
Oecologia, 2001 — Read here
Cited by 145 🍬
Flexibility in amino acid composition in aphid honeydew
Ecological Entomology, 2002 — Read here
Cited by 126 🔬
Genetic differentiation in galling aphids due to host phenology
1995 — [Read via academic databases]
Cited by 120 🌳
High amino acid concentrations in aphid galls support nutrition hypothesis
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 2004 — Read here
Cited by 101 💡
Allometric Patterns in Lucanus maculifemoratus beetle
Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 2001 — Read here
Cited by 90 🪲
Morphological abnormalities in aphids near Fukushima
Ecology and Evolution, 2014 — Read here
Cited by 87 ☢️
Conclusion
Prof. Shin-ichi Akimoto is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in recognition of lifetime research excellence and profound scholarly contributions to entomology and insect-plant ecology. His scientific rigor, citation impact, and leadership within Japan’s entomological community mark him as a towering figure in his field. This award would not only honor his legacy but also inspire future researchers in entomological sciences. 🌟🇯🇵🔬