Katsuko Saruhashi

Biography

Katsuko Saruhashi was a pioneering Japanese geochemist who developed the first method to accurately measure carbon dioxide levels in seawater. Her research traced radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons tests across the Pacific Ocean, providing crucial scientific evidence that supported nuclear test ban treaties. She was the first woman elected to the Science Council of Japan. To encourage women in science, she established the Saruhashi Prize, Japan's most prestigious award for women scientists.

猿桥胜子是一位开创性的日本地球化学家，开发了第一种精确测量海水中二氧化碳含量的方法。她的研究追踪了核武器试验产生的放射性沉降物在太平洋的扩散，为支持核试验禁令条约提供了关键科学证据。她是第一位当选日本学术会议成员的女性。为了鼓励女性从事科学研究，她设立了猿桥奖——日本最具声望的女科学家奖项。

Key Achievements

• Developed first method to measure CO2 in seawater

  开发第一种测量海水CO2的方法

• Research supported nuclear test ban treaties

  研究支持了核试验禁令条约

• First woman elected to Science Council of Japan

  第一位当选日本学术会议成员的女性

References & Citations

1. Wikipedia: Katsuko Saruhashi — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsuko_Saruhashi
2. Saruhashi Prize for Women Scientists — https://www.saruhashi.net/