Mitsuru Ishizuka
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Intelligent information science, multimodal media

Our research focuses on web information intelligence and multimodal media based on artificial intelligence and media technologies, as well as on semantic computing and relation mining on the web. It also includes the study of a life-like agent with a face and body of its own along with autonomy and emotions and the application of such characteristics in the 3D virtual world Second Life.

Keikichi Hirose
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Spoken Language Information processing

In order to establish smooth machine-human speech communication, we are conducting research works widely on signal/information processing, including speech synthesis generating speech in various voice qualities and styles, robust speech recognition using prosodic features, intelligent spoken dialogue systems that can analyze a user’s condition, pronunciation training using speech processing, and sound source separation under adverse conditions.

Toru Asami
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Next-generation communication systems and their applications

Our goal is to design and create a migration path to what future communications should be in terms of providing services. With a current focus on high-efficiency, energy-saving control of new generation networks and environmental power generation technology for wireless sensor networks, we promote academic-industry partnership in an effort to accurately assess needs in this field.

Shuichi Sakai
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Computer systems

Our laboratory conducts extensive, in-depth research on innovative data processing systems. With the goal of creating a comfortable and safe information society in 10 to 20 years, we take a multi-faceted approach to achieving the utmost levels of speed and light-weight design of computer systems and in conducting research and development on computer applications.

Kiyoharu Aizawa
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Video and multimedia data processing

At our laboratory, we engage in innovative endeavors to break new ground in video and multimedia technologies that currently include: life log technology (data processing and application for digitalized lifestyles), compression and processing of 3D images (effective handling of vast amounts of data from 3D images that can be accessed from multiple perspectives) and analysis and application of visual impressions such as CGV.

Hiroshi Esaki
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Internet architecture

Our team conducts research and development on new technologies for next-generation internet architecture and fundamental elements. In partnership with the WIDE Project (http://www.wide.ad.jp), the laboratory focuses on comprehensive and practical internet technology development and research through interconnection with DIX-IE, JGN2, GLIF, APAN, Internet2 (U.S.) and CERNET (China), using a 10GbE WDM.

Hitoshi Iba
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Calculating Method for the Evolution

In our laboratory, research is focused on the theory and application of so-called Evolutionary Methods, like Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming, Synthetic Biology and Artificial Life. By this method, we aim to solve a large array of problems, such as optimization, artificial intelligence, induction, automatic synthesis of programs and others, in what we call "Learning from Nature".

Masahiro Goshima
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Processor architecture

“Architecture” is basically the mechanism of a processor. Differences in these mechanisms can cause performance variations, such as can be seen in Intel or AMD’s x86 processors. The matrix scheduler our laboratory developed is embedded in the heart of Intel processors as shown in the picture.

Takeshi Naemura
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Multimedia and contents

Our research focuses on multimedia technologies that create computing applications for real world users. Critically involved in the study of this area is the organic integration of contents and multimedia technologies such as media art, entertainment computing, real-world interfaces, complex virtual reality, CG synthesis with photographic quality and space sharing-communications.

Kenjiro Taura
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Parallel and distributed computing

We focus on software for parallel computing systems, which are becoming increasingly prevalent thanks to multi-core CPU and cloud computing. Research goals include development of highly productive systems (languages, tools and libraries) that can be used to develop reliable, high-performance software using such platforms. We welcome motivated individuals interested in researching the software that forms the foundation of computer systems.

Toshihiko Yamasaki
Associate Professor<Lab>

Field :
3-D photographic images, 3-D computer graphics, VLSI, digital watermarking, media forensics

Our research team conducts studies on graphic and image-based multimedia processing in partnership with the Aizawa Laboratory, with a strong focus on 3-D CG and photographic image processing, digital watermarking and media forensics. We plan to work on hardware development and GPU processing in the near future and eventually build applications for this field.

Yoshihiro Kawahara
Lecturer<Lab>

Field :
Ubiquitous Computing

Our research group explores architectures and core technologies for ubiquitous computing environment. We develop new sensing modalities and enabling technologies that create a smart and attentive user environment. Specifically, we work on RF energy harvesting sensor networks, wireless power transfer, Web service technology, and new application services that have social significance.

Danushka Bollegala
Lecturer<Lab>

Field :
Natural Language Processing

Our research focus is on extracting knowledge from large corpora of human-written texts and use the extracted knowledge to design intelligent algorithms. We conduct research in a wide range of topics including by not limited to semantic relation extraction from the Web, semantic similarity measurement, multi-document summarization, information retrieval and mining.

Nobuaki Minematsu
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Speech & Signal Processing

A strong telecommunication protocol through the air vibration is a voice. At this reserch centre, the next generation sound information processing technology is constructed based on evolution anthropology, a cognitive science, a brain science, and a linguistics finding to bear a peculiar sound information processing ability of the human. The information of the change from the ape to the human is programmed to the computer.

Katsushi Ikeuchi
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Image processing, virtual reality, digital mapping, robotics

Our research focuses on image processing, particularly in the field of basic theory and the application of computer vision to extract shape and color information for three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional images. This includes several approaches such as the digital preservation and VR recreation of cultural properties, automatic three-dimensional mapping using street images and the study of robotic learning systems using human dance movement images.

Masaru Kitsuregawa
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Database engineering, web engineering

In order to address data engineering challenges such as super-large-scale web mining, advanced database integration storage, independent IT systems and geo-environmental digital libraries, our database technology-based research takes a multi-faceted approach to include system software, advanced applications, hardware and algorithms.

Kaoru Sezaki
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Networks, urban sensing

We are currently conducting study on ad hoc networks, sensor networks and post-NGN in order to create well-designed, easy-to-use networks. Furthermore, we also test the application of such networks in urban sensing, urban computing and GIS.

Yoichi Sato
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Computer vision

With computer vision at the core, we conduct research and development on a superior interface that links people and information systems in the real world by making full use of technologies such as pattern recognition and computer graphics.

Shunsuke Kamijo
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Intelligent Information Processing, ITS

Our laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research involving areas such as image recognition and ergonomics. Our research focuses on the development of automotive image sensing systems and vehicle infrastructure integration systems for driving safety support. Our studies also incorporate ergonomic aspects using driving simulators. We have also begun research into human security monitoring technology.

Kanta Matsuura
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Information security

Our laboratory boasts internationally-unique, collective expertise in four major fields of information security, specifically cryptography, network security, computer security and security management. Our information security specialists are in high demand and all share the same ambition and strong sense of responsibility for research that helps create a safe society.

Masashi Toyoda
Associate Professor <Lab>

Field :
Web engineering

Our laboratory engages in method development for interpreting social phenomena by applying visualization techniques in the collection and analysis of vast amounts of web information, as well as by extracting beneficial data from the dynamic alteration occurring within text content and link structures. We strive to create new web analytical technology, web services and applications that have capabilities beyond those of mere search engines.

Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Quantum information technology, quantum computers, quantum simulation

The Yamamoto Group is an international research group based in the National Institute of Informatics, Stanford University and NTT Basic Research Laboratories. The Group strives to conduct high-level research in order to cultivate future leaders in Japan’s research fields. We welcome individuals committed to gaining a thorough understanding of this field, from basic quantum theory to the latest scientific experimental techniques.

Jun Adachi
Professor <Lab>

Field :
Information retrieval, information linkage, text mining

At our laboratory at the National Institute of Informatics in Hitotsubashi, we conduct research on new methods to search and retrieve useful data from the large amount of text found in websites and databases. In addition, our research focuses on a mining technology known as “information linkage,” which connects dispersed fragments of data.