I have been working on studies of modeling techniques and algorithms on continuous optimization and related problems. Especially, I am interested in their numerical aspect. My research interest also includes their applications to various branches of science and engineering: machine learning, data analysis, maritime affairs, supply chain, polymer chemistry, control, etc.
I joined the Institute of Statistical Mathematics (ISM) in 2017 as an assistant professor and got promoted to an associate professor in 2020. The name of our institute is not the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. The words statistical mathematics may be obsolete but are not wrong. In fact, A. C. Aitken published a book entitled Statistical Mathematics in 1939. It is prior to the foundation of our institute in 1944. In my understanding, statistical mathematics is defined as mathematical sciences related to statistics. So, statistical mathematics is a superset of mathematical statistics and they are not equal to each other. That is a reason why I can work at ISM. If it was IMS, I would not be here.
Prior to joining ISM, I studied at Tokyo Institute of Technology (2006--2014) and received my PhD degree. I have a lot of fun memories in TokyoTech. I studied well enjoying freedom. After the precious days, I worked for a private university in Japan (2014--2017). The university has the word Tokyo in its name but my office was located outside of Tokyo. It was a great experience because I was brought up only in metropolitan cities, Tokyo and Yokohama. I learned enormous amounts from there and I have become a harmless tough guy. So, I really would like to thank the excellent university.