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Last published 2026
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P. Κ. Kuroda

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Also affiliated: United States Geological Survey (1957); Environmental Protection Agency (1990); University of Minnesota (1954); University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1989–1992); Meteorological Research Institute (1975)

32 h-index 321 pubs 4,303 cited

  • Radioactive Fallout
  • Arkansas
  • Rain
  • Strontium Radioisotopes
  • Radiation Monitoring
  • Radioisotopes
  • Air Pollution, Radioactive
  • Radioactivity
  • Strontium
  • Barium
  • Zirconium
  • Snow
  • Strontium Isotopes
  • Cerium Isotopes
  • Barium Radioisotopes

Biography and Research Information

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P. K. Kuroda's research has focused on the study of radioisotopes and their presence in the environment, particularly in relation to radioactive fallout and its impact. His work has involved investigating the distribution and behavior of specific isotopes, such as strontium radioisotopes, in natural systems like rain and air. Kuroda has also explored the geological and historical aspects of radioisotopes, including their presence in meteorites and their role in the early history of the Earth.

His publications span several decades, indicating a long-term engagement with these scientific questions. The scope of his work includes geochemical analyses of various elements and minerals, as well as the physical stability of uranium minerals. Kuroda's research network includes collaborators from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with whom he has co-authored publications.

With a career marked by 320 publications and over 4,300 citations, Kuroda has established a significant body of work in his field. His h-index of 32 further reflects the impact and recognition of his research contributions. His scholarship metrics indicate a sustained and influential presence in scientific inquiry.

Metrics

  • h-index: 32
  • Publications: 321
  • Citations: 4,303

Selected Publications

  • Radionuclide sequential sampling of Spring 1974 and 1977 thunderstorms (2026)
  • Plutonium-244 in the early solar system and the Pre-Fermi natural reactor. (1992)
    GEOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Radioactive Iodine and Plutonium Fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl Event (1989)
    Radiochimica Acta 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Thorium, uranium and plutonium isotopes in the Arkansas River (1989)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effect of the eruptions of Mount St. Helens and El Chichon on the ratios of thorium and uranium isotopes in rain (1987)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Variation of the thorium to uranium ratio in rain: Thorium-230 chronology of the eruptions of Mt. St. Helens and El Chichón volcanoes (1987)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Plutonium fallout from the nuclear-powered satellite Cosmos-1402 (1987)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Isotopic Fractionation of Uranium: Extremely High Enrichments of <sup>234</sup>U in the Acid-Residues of a Colorado Carnotite (1986)
    Radiochimica Acta 25 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Further Studies on the Separation of Acid Residues with Extremely High <sup>234</sup>U/<sup>238</sup>U Ratlos from a Colorado Carnotite (1986)
    Radiochimica Acta 18 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Uranium fallout from the nuclear-powered satellites and volcanic eruptions (1986)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The origin of plutonium in the atmosphere. (1986)
    GEOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 10 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Anomalous xenon isotopes in the Antarctic carbonaceous chondrite Belgica. (1986)
    GEOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Fallout of thorium and uranium isotopes from the 1982 eruption of El Chichón volcano (1986)
    Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Origin of xenon-124 and -126 in carbonaceous chondrites. (1986)
    GEOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Anomalous xenon isotopes in carbonaceous chondrites. (1986)
    GEOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 9 citations DOI OpenAlex

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