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Makoto Onizuka
Professor
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Makoto Onizuka

As represented by the phrase “Data is the new oil”, it is expected to make social impact by discovering knowledge from Big data. In the real world, since databases are managed independently in multiple companies, it is important to research and develop technology that integrates and analyzes those heterogeneous databases. We are engaged in research on a technical field of distributed/parallel data analysis, efficient graph analysis algorithms, and exploratory data mining. We publish our papers at top conferences, such as VLDB, SIGMOD, ICDE, EDBT, KDD, AAAI and also collaborate with major industries for practical research.
onizuka[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Yuya Sasaki
Associate Professor
sasaki[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Yuya Sasaki

Research is necessary to create a new and better world. I am trying to generate new ideas and concepts through research activities such as writing papers and social implementation. It gives us great experiences and opportunities. Research is really enjoyable and fantastic.
sasaki[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Chuan Xiao
Associate Professor
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Chuan Xiao

I am engaged in Onizuka laboratory's project on the research and development of data integration systems, taking part in project management and student supervision. My research interests also include information retrieval, textual data management, and spatio-temporal databases.
chuanx[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Ronny Hajoon Ko
Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor
ronny[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Ronny Hajoon Ko

Ronny Hajoon Ko
I am a specially appointed assistant professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University. I research what-if analysis, workload optimization, data security and privacy. I also research signal processing of ion mobility spectrums.
ronny[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Yohanes Yohanie Fridelin Panduman
Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor
yohanes[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Yohanes Yohanie Fridelin Panduman

My research interests relate to the Internet of Things, Big Data, machine learning, artificial intelligence and edge computing. Currently, I am working on researching query optimization in relational databases to enhance system performance. I am passionate about leveraging advanced technologies to solve real-world challenges.
yohanes[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Shuyuan ZHENG
Specially-Appointed Assistant Professor
zheng[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Shuyuan ZHENG

My current research interest lies at the intersection of computer science, law, and economics, with a particular focus on data economy, data privacy, and computational law.
zheng[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Hideto Yano
Specially Appointed Researcher
yano.hideto.wce[at]osaka-u.ac.jp
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Guest Faculty

Yuki Arase
Guest Professor
arase[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
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Yuki Arase

Languages are so familiar with us; we read, speak, and write text daily. But at the same time, languages are so mysterious. We don’t know how we process them to think and communicate. I’m working on natural language processing with the dream of unveiling this secret hidden in our brains.
arase[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Yasuhiro Fujiwara
Guest Professor
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Yasuhiro Fujiwara

My research interests are in the areas of data engineering, data mining, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Due to the rapid developments of database and internet technologies, it is possible to manage large volumes of data in high capacity systems. I work on developing of computationally efficient algorithms for large and complex problem.

Won-Yong Shin
Guest Professor
wy.shin[at]yonsei.ac.kr
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Won-Yong Shin

I have been a Guest Professor in the Onizuka lab, while mentoring potential students. My research interests include but not limited to the areas of data mining, machine learning, information theory, and mobile computing. In particular, I have a keen interest in tackling real-world data science problems using cutting-edge AI techniques.
wy.shin[at]yonsei.ac.kr
PhD Students

Hajime Kumami D4
October Admission
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Hajime Kumami

長年の知的財産業務で培った経験を活かして、人工知能の知的財産分野(主に、特許業務)への応用について研究を始めるために大学に戻ってきました。異分野のバックグラウンドから斬新な発想で新しい提案をしていきたいと思います。趣味はランニングとゲーム(スプラトゥーン2がイチオシ)です。
kumami.hajime[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Xuanxin Wu D3
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Xuanxin Wu

I am doing research at the intersection of AI, education, and linguistics, with a vision to create a better support system for second language learners. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, traveling, and boxing.
xuanxin.wu[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Guanting Luo D2
October Admission
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Guanting Luo

My prime research interest lies in Natural Language Processing, with a focus on automatic summarization techniques. I enjoy video games and animations in my free time.
guanting.luo[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Xuyang Cao D1
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Xuyang Cao

My current research interests focus on LLMs and their applications in ABM. In my leisure time, I enjoy traveling and photography, which help me relax and rediscover what is often lost amid the fragmented details of daily life. In this sense, conducting research feels like embarking on an exciting journey.

Mengkun Gao D1
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Mengkun Gao

My research interests lie at the intersection of Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models. Besides, I am particularly passionate about exploring how advanced AI models, such as GPT, can be adapted and optimized for practical applications across various domains, including text understanding, generation, and domain-specific problem-solving. Beyond this, I am an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking and travelling. Besides, I also have a strong interest in singing, which allows me to express creativity and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Li Guangcan D1
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Li Guangcan

My name is Li Guangcan. I like basketball and video games, enjoy cooking, and have an interest in data mining. I hope to meet more people.
lgc2647[at]gmail.com

He Lyu D1
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He Lyu

The cognitive capacity of Homo sapiens is inherently limited. Research serves as a direct means to expand these boundaries, and AI emerges as the ultimate resolution to this constraint. Investigating AI parallels a hiker traversing two divergent paths simultaneously. It is an honor to be part of this journey.
M2

Takahiro Mitani
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Ituski Nakayama
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Haruki Ono
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Haruki Ono

Hello!! I am Ono Haruki. Nice to meet you!
I like watching football game. My favorite teem is Barcelona and Real Sociedad in Spanish league.
Let's talk a lot!
ono.haruki[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Song Que
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Song Que

Cat person. Like anime, games, and singing. I am interested in languages and try my best to become multilingual !
que.song[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Rei Taniguchi
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Rei Taniguchi

I like drawing manga/illustrations and creating designs. My dream for the future is to make a humanoid robot/post manga.
taniguchi.rei[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp
M1

Kaina Anderson
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Kaina Anderson

I like listening to music and playing it! I can play the guitar. I also like watching anime and playing video games. Thank you!
anderson.kaina[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Kenta Fukui
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Kenta Fukui

I am from Hyogo, and my hobbies include watching soccer and engaging with music. I enjoy playing, listening to, and composing music. I look forward to working with you.

Taiki Ishisaki
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Taiki Ishisaki

I love to eating and going to workout. I'll do my best in my research!
ishisaki.taiki[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Yuzhou Jin
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Yuzhou Jin

I’m a foreign student from China. I love J-POP and strolling. I am still learning Japanese. I look forward to studying here.

Yutaka Kojima
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Yutaka Kojima

Mrs. GREEN APPLE is my favorite band. Best regards,
kojima.yutaka[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Takaya Miki
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Takaya Miki

I love traveling and driving. I travel around Japan during vacations.
miki.takaya[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Ryosuke Mizui
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Ryosuke Mizui

I like learning a new language. I also like taking a walk around the campus. Looking forward to participating in research.
mizui.ryosuke[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Zichuan Xu
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Zichuan Xu

I am an international student from China who loves Japanese animation. I am looking forward to contributing to this lab! I am a beginner in Japanese but will try my best to learn it.
B4

Hidetaka Funato
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Hidetaka Funato

I enjoy gaming and traveling as hobbies. Nice to meet you!

Kei Karube
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Kei Karube

I like playing video games, reading comics and watching movies. I'm new and inexperienced but I will do my best.
karube.kei[at]ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Kanji Masuda
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Kanji Masuda

I am from Wakayama.
My hobbies are playing tennis and watching baseball games.

Hirotsuna Matsushita
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Hirotsuna Matsushita

My hobbies are kendo, game and exploring cafes.
I'll work hard on a research and studying.
Nice to meet you.

Daito Ochi
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Daito Ochi

Watching baseball games and playing badminton are some of my hobbies! Nice to meet you!

Rikuya Ohara
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Rikuya Ohara

I'll do my best!! Thank you!!

Kei Sasaki
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Kei Sasaki

I will try my best learning information science.
B3

Toshiki Matsushima
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Toshiki Matsushima

I was born and raised in Hyogo. My dream for the future is to live in a big house.

Seigo Yao
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Seigo Yao

My hobbies are gaming and watching anime. I also love cats! Nice to meet you!
Internship Students

Suren Škardová
2025/4 - 2025/6
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Suren Škardová

Stay Period
2025/4 - 2025/6
Home University
Eindhoven University of Technology
I am 24 years old and I am a Master's student at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands but I originally come from Prague, Czech Republic. I play the violin in a symphony orchestra and I like drum and bass music.
u842950g[at]ecs.osaka-u.ac.jp

Paolo Vito Toé
2025/4 - 2025/6
IUT de Lannion, Université de Rennes
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Paolo Vito Toé

Stay Period
2025/4 - 2025/6
Home University
IUT de Lannion, Université de Rennes
Hello! I'm Paolo and I study Computer Science at the "IUT de Lannion" in Brittany France.
I like video games, reading, audio-books and travelling.
paolo.toe[at]etudiant.univ-rennes.fr
Yun Seo Lee
2025/4 - 2025/7
University of California, Davis
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Yun Seo Lee
Stay Period
2025/4 - 2025/7
Home University
University of California, Davis
Hello, I’m a third year student from UC Davis majoring in Statistics and double minoring in Economics and Accounting. Looking forward to learn and experience new things in Japan!
ysxlee[at]ucdavis.edu

Evie de Leeuw
2025/2 - 2025/7
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Evie de Leeuw

Stay Period
2025/2 - 2025/7
Home University
Eindhoven University of Technology
I am from the Netherlands, where I study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Eindhoven University of Technology. My hobbies are singing and learning Japanese.
Staff

Mihoko Hachikawa
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Mihoko Hachikawa


Hiroko Kagawa
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Hiroko Kagawa
