Background
Matsuoka, Masaru was born on March 26, 1939 in Kuwana, Mie, Japan. Son of Eiichi and Harue (Ogawa) Matsuoka.
Matsuoka, Masaru was born on March 26, 1939 in Kuwana, Mie, Japan. Son of Eiichi and Harue (Ogawa) Matsuoka.
Bachelor's degree, Nagoya University, 1961. Master's degree, Nagoya University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Nagoya University, 1966.
Assistant Tokyo University, 1966-1976, associate professor, 1976-1981, Institute Space & Astronomical Science, Tokyo, 1981. Head of cosmic radiation laboratory Institute Physical & Chemical Research, Wako-shi/Saitama, 1986—1988. Research mission team leader National Space Development Agency, Tokyo, since 1999.
Visiting professor Institute Space & Astronomical Science, Tokyo, 1986-1988, Saitama (Urawa, Japan) University, 1989-1999.
Member International Astronomical Union.
Married Etsuko Takahashi. Children: Marie, Kensuke.