Born 1974. Pursues studies of “human interfaces based on perceptual illusion,” “virtual reality,” “sensation-perception-motion interfaces” and “bioengineering.” In addition to such research into interface development, creates works of art inspired by an interest in social contributions of leading-edge science and technology as a form of artistic expression. Received an Excellence Award (together with WATANABE Junji) in the Art division of the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival, and a Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art category at Ars Electronica in 2009 and 2011 (for this work). Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University.