In Memoriam: Dr. Hitoshi Nishino

We are sad to share the news of the unexpected passing of Dr. Hitoshi Nishino. He had been at the Physics and Astronomy Department for many years, and devoted his life to physics.

When he was not teaching, he was in his office working, wrestling with physics and solving difficult problems. Over the years he published regularly and consistently, mostly with Dr. Subhash Rajpoot.

He was a man of few words but spoke through his excellent work. We wish we could have benefited more from his wide scientific knowledge.

Dr. Nishino was also a trustworthy colleague in his teaching. Never missing a class, always prepared. Colleagues recall that he was very precise in his teaching and his writing on the board was always very clean; an example to others in this respect. He taught in the traditional method, the way many of us faculty learned physics. Dr. Nishino's generational, cultural, and scientific background informed his teaching.

Dr. Nishino's strength was in physics research.

The department honors his memory for his contributions to the department. Our prayers go out to his extended family and friends, as well as those who knew him more personally. May his soul rest in peace.