Kunihito Ioka, a preeminent member of the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University, is renowned for his seminal work in high-energy phenomena and fundamental physics.

As an esteemed member of the European Academy of Engineering and an active participant of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), Ioka contributes to divisions focused on astrophysics, massive stars, and galactic cosmology.

His expertise particularly shines in the field of gravitational wave astrophysics.

Ioka's past IAU affiliations include commissions dedicated to space and high-energy astrophysics, underpinning his current research on supermassive black holes and galaxy evolution. Representing Japan’s NCA adherence, Ioka's work up to August 2021 reflects his stature as a global thought leader in theoretical physics.

He was elected as member of the Euorpean Academy of Engineering in 2022.