1. Qualified supervisor: I have published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, and Big Data analytics, among which, 195 are written in English. I have been qualified to supervise Master’s and Ph.D. computer science students since 1994 and 1996, respectively.

2. Current research interests: (1) Open the black box for deep learning (DL); (2) Interpretation of DL; (3) Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); (4) Interpretation of medical images; (5)Interpretation of time series data in economics, marketing and finance; (6) Medical AI; (7) Early detection of lifestyle-related diseases; (8) Machine learning; (9) Self-driving car.

3. Language for Master’s and Ph.D. theses: I readily accept and can serve as a principal supervisor for all Master’s and Ph.D. theses written in Japanese or English.

4. English ability: A certificate denoting adequate English ability is mandatory for all Master’s and Ph.D. students. Minimum score for TOEIC is 650; or for TOEFL is 70. For more details, please inquire by e-mail.

5. Basic ability of computer science: A certificate denoting adequate computer science ability is mandatory for all Master’s and Ph.D. students. Minimum GPA is 3.0. For more details, please inquire by e-mail.

6. Japanese ability: Applicants should be certified at the JLPT/N2 level for daily conversation at enrollment. Note that it is required for applicants to have adequate programming skills in Java and C or Python. Applicants can review questions from previous entrance exams in advance at the Administration Office of the Graduate School of Science and Technology.

7. Initial screening: If you are thinking of asking me to serve as your principal supervisor, please note that the deadline for submitting your application to the Meiji University office is fast approaching.

Please send me your (a) CV; (b) brief research plan in AI Lab.; (c) score of TOEIC or TOEFL; (d) GPA of graduated university; (e) Statue of JLPT; N2 or N1 or none? as soon as possible (about 2 months before the formal submission of the application).

These materials are mandatory for the application of AI Lab. Note that the applicants with these materials will be prioritized in the final exam.

8. Pre-interview: A direct interview in my office lasting about 1.0 hour should be scheduled before formal submission of the application. If the results are satisfactory, I will make encouraging suggestions for the exam.

9. Student Capacity: Note that the maximum capacity of graduate students, which includes Japanese graduate students, under my supervision for an entire Master’s course (2 years) is strictly limited to no more than 14 students by the Japanese government. Therefore, available slots for accepting foreign and Japanese applicants for the second exam sometimes become scarce and more competitive. Note that our graduate school has no research student system.

10. Questions: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: . I check my e-mail frequently, so you will typically receive a timely response. Please note that my e-mail address will be unified as . This is also my formal e-mail address.