Prof. Yoshifumi Yasuoka visits GIC

Prof. Yoshifumi Yasuoka visits GIC

Prof. Yoshifumi Yasuoka, one of the main supporters of GIC visited the center on 3rd April. Prof. Yasuoka was former Deputy Executive Director of NIES and currently working for number of agencies including Japan Science and Technology Agency. He is an adviser to JAXA activities in the region and a member of RESTEC board. He was instrumental in establishing the MODIS system in GIC.

During his presence, he made a very useful presentation on Earth Observation for Social Benefits and discussed with GIC staff about the current activities of the center. It is an honor for GIC to have him with us for a whole day.