Developing a Conversational Strategy Model for Dialogue Agents Considering Topic Weight in Collaborative Learning
2026 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2026), Accepted
2026
Knowledge Graph-Based Support System for Autonomous Learning Path Design
2026 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2026), Accepted
From Wizard-of-Oz to Autonomous: A Hybrid Rule and LLM Backchannel Architecture for a Silent Listening Agent
GENEA Workshop 2026 (Generation and Evaluation of Non-verbal Behaviour for Embodied Agents), Companion Publication of the 28th International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI Companion '26)
Whose Persona Is It? Typed-Authority Learner Models for Dialogue-Based Language Learning
ECPAI Workshop @ 18th ACM SIGCHI Symposium on Engineering Interactive Computing Systems (EICS 2026), In press
Supporting Interest-Driven L2 Learning: An LLM-Powered Authoring Tool for Adaptive Dialogue Scenario Creation
APSCE TBICS Festival of Learning 2026, In press
Beyond Toxic Positivity: Interpersonal Affect Regulation in LLM-Based Dialogue Agents using Discourse Politeness Theory
Computational Affective Science (CAS) Workshop @ LREC 2026
Prompt-Optimized Music Generation: A User Feedback-Adaptive AI System
Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics (JACIII)
Exercise Support System using Spectator Robot Behavior in Virtual Spaces
Journal of Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics
Hesitating English Conversation Robot: Disfluency to Reduce Learners' Psychological Barriers
HAI Symposium 2026
Dynamically Adaptive English Conversation Agent Responding to Learner Difficulty
HAI Symposium 2026
Advertising Statement Optimization System based on Consumer Type Classification
International Journal of Affective Engineering
2025
Multi-Dialogue Agents for Collaborative Learning Support Through Adaptive Opinion Integration
International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2025)
IEC Driven Guitar Etude Optimization System Considering Learner Preferences and Skills
International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2025)
A System for Enhancing Exercise Motivation through a Growing Collaborative Learning Agent Adapted to User Characteristics
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 30th Workshop on Ambiguous Feelings
Goal-Setting Support System for English Learning Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 30th Workshop on Ambiguous Feelings
Direct-Manipulation IEC Music Generation System Supporting Active User Exploration
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 30th Workshop on Ambiguous Feelings
Exercise Support System Using Audience Robot Behavior
26th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2025)
A Cognitive Model that Derives Multiple Interpretations from a Single Fact for Narrative Therapy Applications
26th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2025)
A Cognitive Model that Derives Multiple Interpretations from a Single Fact for Narrative Approach
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 41st Fuzzy System Symposium
Exercise Support System Using Audience Robot Behavior
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 41st Fuzzy System Symposium
Guitar Etude Optimization System Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation Considering Learner Preferences and Skills
27th Annual Conference of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering (JSKE 2025)
Collaborative Learning Support System Using Multiple Dialogue Agents
27th Annual Conference of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering (JSKE 2025)
Enhancing L2 Learning Through AI-Powered Dialogue Scenario Generation: An Interactive Authoring System for Educators
Learning and Collaboration Technologies, HCI International 2025 (HCII 2025)
Group Norm-Aware Agents in Human Ultimatum Games: Impact and Implications
HCI International 2025 (HCII 2025)
Adaptive Psychological Distance in Japanese Spoken Human-Agent Dialogue: A Politeness-Based Management Model
15th International Workshop on Spoken Dialogue Systems Technology (IWSDS 2025)
Exercise Support System with Self-Growing Avatars Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics
Virtual Agent Driven Peer Learning System to Enhance Exercise Motivation
Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics
Toward Natural Human-Robot Interaction: A Dialogue Control Model for Adjusting Psychological Distance According to Human Preferences
20th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Spring Conference
Advertisement Text Optimization System for Consumer Type Classification
20th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Spring Conference
2024
MESHing Minds: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and IoT Programming Through Collaborative Mixed Reality
32nd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2024)
Exploring the Benefits of Strategic Hesitations in Language Learning Robots
4th Workshop on Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Interactions and Learning Motivation @ ICCE 2024
Optimization of Non-Verbal Information for English Conversation Agents Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
4th Workshop on Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Interactions and Learning Motivation @ ICCE 2024
POP Advertisement Generation System based on Regulatory Focus Theory and IEC
10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research (KEER 2024)
Product Recommendation System That Promotes Selection Using Dominance Structuring Process
10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research (KEER 2024)
Evolutionary Music Synthesis: A Generative AI System with Interactive User Feedback
Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024)
Exercise support system with self-growing avatars using interactive evolutionary computation
Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024)
Virtual Agent Driven Peer Learning System to Enhance Exercise Motivation
Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024)
An IEC-driven Optimization of Gestures to Enhance Personality Traits in Communication Robots
Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024)
Leveraging Interactive Evolutionary Computation to Induce Serendipity in Informal Learning
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Leveraging IEC and Others' Viewpoints Presentation to Support Creative Thinking
International Journal of Affective Engineering
Group Norm Awareness of Mobile Robots in Virtual Space Multi-Agent Simulation
26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2024)
Generative AI and Interactive Evolutionary Computation Music Generation System Considering User Preferences
26th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Exercise Support System Using Self-Growing Avatar with Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 40th Fuzzy System Symposium
Exercise Motivation Improvement System through Peer Learning with Agents
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 40th Fuzzy System Symposium
Optimization of Non-Verbal Information for English Conversation Agents Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 40th Fuzzy System Symposium
Investigation of Impressions Given by Conversational Robots' Worrying Gestures
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 40th Fuzzy System Symposium
2023
Swarm Intelligence Inspired Approach for Dynamic Tracking of Members' Interests in Online Discussion Groups
International Journal of Affective Engineering
An Authoring Tool for Task-Oriented Dialogue Scenarios Design in EFL Context
Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning
Unleashing Fairness: How a Group Norm-Aware Agent Shakes Up the Ultimatum Game
IEEE Access
A Rhythm Compensation System to Foster Exercise Motivation
Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics
Toward Natural Human-Robot Interaction: A Dialogue Management Model for Modulating Social Dialogue Distance
24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2023)
Enhancing Movie Discovery: A Serendipity-Driven Recommendation System based on Temporal Relevance of Color Features
24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2023)
Impact of Robot Appearance and Attitude Changes on Human Impressions: a Preliminary Study
24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2023)
Combining Kansei Retrieval and GAN to Foster Personalized Illustration Generation
24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (ISIS 2023)
Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Dissemination of L2 Learning Resources: An Integrated Framework for Creating and Distributing Dialogue Scenarios
31st International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2023)
A Collaborative English Learning System with Role Reversal Feature
IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2023)
Leveraging Cross-Modal Effects to Support Squat Exercise
9th International Symposium on Affective Science and Engineering (ISASE 2023)
Inducing Serendipity in Informal Learning using IEC
International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2023)
Robot Emotion Expression Model Considering Group Intimacy under Conflict of Interest
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 28th Workshop on Challenging Ambiguous Feelings
Evaluation of Agents Attempting Adaptive Movement within Groups Based on Estimation of Others' Distance Norms
25th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Product Recommendation System for Selection Promotion Using Dominance Structuring Process
25th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
POP Advertisement Generation System Based on Regulatory Focus Theory
25th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Personalization of Image Generation Using Kansei Retrieval Agent and GAN
25th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Unexpected Movie Recommendation System Focusing on Temporal Connections of Color Features
25th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Optimization of Personality Expression Gestures Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 39th Fuzzy System Symposium
Harmony Generation System to Promote Group Exercise Motivation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 39th Fuzzy System Symposium
Distance-Creating Robot Based on Politeness Theory Conversation Strategy
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 39th Fuzzy System Symposium
Investigation of Impressions Given by Robot Appearance and Attitude Changes
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 39th Fuzzy System Symposium
Verification of Exercise Support by Cross-Modal Effect Considering Individual Immersion Tendencies
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 33rd Soft Science Workshop
Learning Support System Using Agents that Promote from Acquisition to Teaching
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 33rd Soft Science Workshop
2022
Towards Emotionally Expressive Virtual Human Agents to Foster L2 Production: insights from a preliminary Woz experiment
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Group Norm-Aware Robot Adaptively Maintains Suitable Interpersonal Distance in Human-Robot Group
International Journal of Affective Engineering
Rhythm Correction System for Promoting Motivation Toward Exercise
Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23rd International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022)
Impression of Robots Adaptively Refraining from Actions in Human-Robot Cooperative Scenario
Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23rd International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022)
Human-Robot Interaction Environment to Enhance the Sense of Presence in Remote Sports Watching
Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23rd International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022)
Proposing a Collaborative Multi-agents System for English Learning Support
6th Workshop on Computer-Supported Personalized and Collaborative Learning, 30th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2022)
Leveraging IEC and others' viewpoints presentation to foster breeding of creative IoT gadgets
10th Workshop on Technology-Enhanced STEM Education, 30th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2022)
Combining IGA and KG for Serendipitous Learning Contents Recommendation
4th Edition of Knowledge-aware and Conversational Recommender Systems Workshop (KaRS 2022) @ ACM RecSys 2022
Towards Emotionally Expressive Virtual Agent to Foster Independent Speaking Tasks: a Preliminary Study
HCI International 2022 (HCII 2022)
Decision-Making Model for Robots that Consider Group Norms and Interests
HCI International 2022 (HCII 2022)
Towards Dynamic Formation of Online Discussion Groups: Capturing Variations in Group Members' Interests based on Topics Flow
International Symposium on Affective Science and Engineering (ISASE 2022)
Human Impressions on Imperfect Robots in Cooperative Relationship
International Symposium on Affective Science and Engineering (ISASE 2022)
Optimization of fuzzy rules in sports highlight extraction method based on genetic algorithm
International Symposium on Affective Science and Engineering (ISASE 2022)
Exercise Support System Using Harmony and Unity of Body Movement and Sound
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 38th Fuzzy System Symposium
Rhythm Correction System to Promote Exercise Continuation Motivation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 38th Fuzzy System Symposium
Idea Support System by Presenting Others' Viewpoints Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 38th Fuzzy System Symposium
Robot Group Behavior for Enhancing Presence in Sports Viewing
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 38th Fuzzy System Symposium
Investigation of Human Impressions of Robots Showing Restraint Behavior in Groups Working on Collaborative Tasks
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 38th Fuzzy System Symposium
Visualization Interface of Relationships between Occupations and Classes Aimed at Promoting Learning Motivation
24th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Conference
Visualization Interface of Relationships between Occupations and Classes Aimed at Promoting Learning Motivation
Human Interface Symposium 2022
2021
Authoring Tool for Semi-automatic Generation of Task-Oriented Dialogue Scenarios
29th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2021)
Shared Experience-Based Dialogue Robot: Implementation and First Impressions
15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST 2021)
Can't Remember? Neither Can I: Implementing Purposeful Forgetfulness in Robot-Human Interactions
15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST 2021)
Fostering English Learners' Motivation with a Multiple Agents based Cooperative Learning Environment
15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST 2021)
Leveraging Cross-Modal Effect to Support Squat Exercise: a Preliminary Study
15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST 2021)
Kansei Perception Support System to Promote Daily Life Awareness
HCI International 2021 (HCII 2021)
A Companion Robot to Promote Daily Life Awareness
HCI International 2021 (HCII 2021)
User Preference and Suitability-Aware Eyeglasses Recommender System
HCI International 2021 (HCII 2021)
Impression Investigation of Robots Conversing Based on Shared Experiences
37th Fuzzy System Symposium
Robot Decision-Making Model Considering Group Norms under Conflict of Interest
37th Fuzzy System Symposium
Learning Support System Using Multiple Agents with Different Characteristics
37th Fuzzy System Symposium
Verification of Load Reduction in Squat Exercise Using Cross-Modal Effect
37th Fuzzy System Symposium
Harmonized Fitness: An Attempt to Create Harmony through Synergistic Effects of Exercise and Music
37th Fuzzy System Symposium
Study of Optimization Methods in Eyeglass Design Recommendation System Considering User Preferences and Suitability
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 31st Soft Science Workshop & 25th Workshop on Challenging Ambiguous Feelings
Kansei Cognitive Support System to Promote Daily Awareness
Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics 31st Soft Science Workshop & 25th Workshop on Challenging Ambiguous Feelings
Robot Role Recognition Model Considering Group Norms
16th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Spring Conference
Idea Support System Using Augmented Reality in STEM Education
16th Japan Society of Kansei Engineering Spring Conference
Semi-Automatic Authoring of Task-Oriented English Dialogue Scenarios
Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence 91st SIG Advanced Learning Science and Technology
Towards Emotionally Intelligent Dialogue Systems
Re:ORDIST (Review of the Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology, Kansai University)
Embodied Conversational Agent to Enhance Second Language Learners' Willingness to Communicate
Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education
2020
Towards Personalized Scaffolding and Fading of Motivational Support in L2 Learner-Dialogue Agent Interactions: An Exploratory Study
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies
Services Task Model Based Dialogue Scenarios Design Towards L2 WTC Support Oriented Dialogues Authoring Tool
HCI International 2020 (HCII 2020)
Semi-automatic Generation of Spoken English Dialogue Scenarios Based on Service Process Model
34th Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence National Conference
2019
Adding Communicative and Affective Strategies to an Embodied Conversational Agent to Enhance Second Language Learners' Willingness to Communicate
International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Dialogue Agents and Learning Support
Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education
L2 Learners' Preferences of Dialogue Agents: A Key to Achieve Adaptive Motivational Support?
20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2019)
2018
Learners' Preferences of Conversational Strategies and L2 WTC Outcomes in Using a Dialogue Agent
Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence 84th SIG Advanced Learning Science and Technology
2017
Can Conversational Agents Foster Learner's Willingness To Communicate in a Second Language?: Effects of Communication Strategies and Affective Backchannels
25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2017)
Communication Strategies and Affective Backchannels for Conversational Agents to Enhance Learners' Willingness to Communicate in a Second Language
18th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2017)
Towards Language-barrier free Knowledge Co-creation: Enhancing Learners' Willingness To Communicate in English with an Embodied Conversational Agent
7th Knowledge Co-creation Forum
Motivational Strategies Enhanced Conversational Agent to Increase L2 Learners' WTC
Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence 80th SIG Advanced Learning Science and Technology
Embodied Conversational Agent to Motivate Learners towards Communication in English
31st Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence National Conference
2016
Web-services Based Conversational Agent to Encourage Willingness to Communicate in EFL Context
The Journal of Information and Systems in Education
2015
HCI Approach to Enhancing Willingness to Communicate in EFL Context
11th International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM 2015)
A Conversational Agent to Encourage Willingness To Communicate in the Context of English as a Foreign Language
19th International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems (KES 2015)
Conversational Agent to Enhance English Communication Willingness
2015 Spring JSiSE Student Research Presentation