Graduate School of Informatics

Master's Degree Program in the 2025 academic year

Social Informatics Major　Intelligent Informatics Major
Note1. Courses and teaching staff are subject to change.
Note2. Supervising faculty are marked with ●.

Social Informatics Major

Research Area		Faculty
Information and Communication Media in Education
	ICT (Information & Communication Technology) and Educational Innovation	● KUROKAMI Haruo ● OYANAGI Wakio ● KAWASHIMA Yuko
Information Society and Communications Media
	Media and Communication Studies	● OKADA Tomoyuki ● TANIMOTO Naho ● SAKAGUCHI Yusuke
	Psychological Models of Information and Human Behavior	● MORIO Hiroaki ● FURUTANI Kaichiro NISHIDA Koichi
Industrial Information Systems
	Value Creation in the Digital Society	● ISADA Fumihiko ● KOGA Hiroshi ● SAITO Masako ● SHYI Shae-Chang ● TOKUYAMA Mitsue ● NAKAO Yuriko ● HATO Masahiko ● MATSUMOTO Wataru
Information in the Public Domain
	Theory and Practice of Datebases in the Public Domain	● IZUMI Katsuyuki ● ITO Toshihide ● JINUSHI Toshiki ● NATORI Ryota ● OHORI Shuichi ● OTA Katsunori ● NAKAMOTO Yasuhiro ● SONG Jaehyun IKEDA Shun

■ ICT (Information & Communication Technology) and Educational Innovation
KUROKAMI, Haruo(kurokamikansai-u.ac.jp)　OYANAGI, Wakio(oyanagikansai-u.ac.jp)　KAWASHIMA, Yuko(y_kawakansai-u.ac.jp)

With the innovative development of information and communication technology, a new world called Society5.0 is about to be realized. The way and the meaning of communication, the perspective of learning, and learning environment are changing along with that. This project aims to conduct empirical study on the desire condition and systems related to education, and communication.
1. Research on development and assessment of ICT based leaning and curriculum.
2. Research on communication strategies and related education in global society.
3. Research on changes in meaning and mechanism of learning, and systems to promote the learning.

■ Media and Communication Studies
OKADA, Tomoyuki(okadakansai-u.ac.jp)　TANIMOTO, Naho(tanimotokansai-u.ac.jp)　SAKAGUCHI, Yusuke(yusukekansai-u.ac.jp)

The advancement of information and communication technologies not only accomplished globalization of communications but also are accelerating radical changes of industries, economy, lifestyles and other social realms. Regarding the signs of formations of new media cultures, this project aims to pursue the following themes:
1. Developments of media and ICT industries.
2. Transformations of culture, communication, or styles of social activities.
3. Researches of media innovations in social history.

■ Psychological Models of Information and Human Behavior
MORIO, Hiroaki(hmoriokansai-u.ac.jp)　FURUTANI, Kaichiro(kaichirokansai-u.ac.jp)　NISHIDA, Koichi(knishidakansai-u.ac.jp)

We live a daily life surrounding with a variety of information. This project aims to consider relationship of information and human mental process and to clarify psychologically what information people want to acquire, how they interpret it, how they are influenced with it, and how they exchange it with other people
1. Psychological research for social cognition of information
2. Psychological research for social influence of information
3. Psychological research for self-cognition of information
4. Psychological research for interpersonal communication

■ Value Creation in the Digital Society
ISADA, Fumihiko(isadakansai-u.ac.jp)　KOGA, Hiroshi(hiroshikansai-u.ac.jp)　SAITO, Masako(msaitokansai-u.ac.jp)　TOKUYAMA, Mitsue(toku_sankansai-u.ac.jp)　SHYI, Shae-Chang(shires.kutc.kansai-u.ac.jp)　NAKAO, Yuriko(y-nakaokansai-u.ac.jp)　HATO, Masahiko(hatokansai-u.ac.jp)　MATSUMOTO, Wataru(matsumokansai-u.ac.jp)

Today, modern companies facing environmental changes such as digitalization, globalization, and ecologicalization and changes in social structure are required to undergo organizational change utilizing data and digital technology. In this research project, we will consider such changes as “reorganization of value creation activities” and clarify the issues in realizing them. In particular, we will examine the issues of value creation in the digital society by crossing over various research fields of business administration that contribute to the sustainable improvement of corporate value.

■ Theory and Practice of Databases in the Public Domain
IZUMI, Katsuyuki(izumikansai-u.ac.jp)　ITO, Toshihide(toshikansai-u.ac.jp)　JINUSHI, Toshiki(jinushikansai-u.ac.jp)　NATORI, Ryota(t000033kansai-u.ac.jp)　OHORI, Shuichi(ohorikansai-u.ac.jp)　OTA, Katsunori(ohtakansai-u.ac.jp)　NAKAMOTO, Yasuhiro(nakamotokansai-u.ac.jp)　SONG, Jaehyun(songkansai-u.ac.jp)　IKEDA, Shun(s_ikedakansai-u.ac.jp)

To solve public problems, we need to grasp the current situation accurately and clarify the causes by using appropriate research methods.
Therefore, as the primary purpose of this project, we clarify the actual situation by using various data sources such as official statistics, social surveys and documentary information from White Papers and ordinances and so on. Then our project uses numerous analytical approaches; for example, statistical analysis, computational simulation, mathematical analysis and qualitative analysis. For the secondary purpose, we gather and process outlying data and investigate ways of storing them in the database. By following these two approaches, this project analyses socially unsolved issues.

Intelligent Informatics Major

Research Area		Faculty
Human Computer Interaction
	Interdisciplinary Investigations and Construction of Human-Computer Interactions in a Human-Symbiotic Society	● TOGIYA Norio ● YONEZAWA Tomoko ● SEJIMA Yoshihiro ● SASAKI Kyoshiro
	Theory and Practice of Interaction Design	● HORI Masahiro ● MATSUSHITA Mitsunori ● HAYASHI Takahiro ● YAMANISHI Ryousuke
	Study on Information Expression by Digital Media Technology and Media Art Works	● HAYASHI Takefumi ● IURA Takashi HASE Kaihei
Intelligent Computing

	Intelligent Computing Applications	● TOMOEDA Akiyasu ● TANAKA Shigenori ● TAKENAKA Youichi

	Mathematical Sciences and Applications of Smart Systems Design	● HIROKANE Michiyuki ● HAYASHI Isao ● INOUE Shinji ● NARA Mitsunori ● HORIGUCHI Yukio

	Mobile Robotics for Emergence of Social Innovation	● TAGASHIRA Shigeaki ● OGINO Masaki
Computing Algorithms
	Computational Methodology for Decision Making	● ASANO Akira
Distributed Computing
	Multidimensional Research on Communication Network Technologies	● HORII Yasushi ● KONNO Kazuhiro ● KUWAKADO Hidenori ● SASABE Masahiro ● KOBAYASHI Takashi

■ Interdisciplinary Investigations and Construction of Human-Computer Interactions in a Human-Symbiotic Society
TOGIYA, Norio(ntogiyakansai-u.ac.jp)　YONEZAWA, Tomoko(yonekansai-u.ac.jp)　SEJIMA, Yoshihiro(sejimakansai-u.ac.jp)　SASAKI, Kyoshiro(k-sskkansai-u.ac.jp)

We widely and multi-directionally study human-computer interaction (HCI) and computer-mediated communication (CMC) from cognitive science, media-science, philosophical, cultural, and historical perspectives. Our research approach includes empirical investigation, theoretical examination, and practical system implementation and evaluation. Through these studies, our project also addresses socio-cultural issues such as technology standardization and ethics in HCI and CMC.

■ Theory and Practice of Interaction Design
HORI, Masahiro(horimkansai-u.ac.jp) 　MATSUSHITA, Mitsunori(m_matkansai-u.ac.jp)　HAYASHI, Takahiro(t.hayakansai-u.ac.jp)　YAMANISHI, Ryosuke(ryamakansai-u.ac.jp)　

From the perspective of knowledge-information processing, this project aims to realize well-organized interactive systems, environments, and services on the basis of human-computer interaction and human communication that occurs through the use of electronic devices. To achieve this goal, studies involve the development of practical applications as well as the construction of radical theories in the field. Graduate students in this project need to have strong interest in either modeling human information processing, designing interactive environments, or evaluating user experience.

■ Study on Information Expression by Digital Media Technology and Media Art Works.
HAYASHI, Takefumi(hayakansai-u.ac.jp)　IURA, Takashi(iurakansai-u.ac.jp)　HASE, Kaihei(hasekansai-u.ac.jp)

This project aims to clarify better ways of expressions in information content. Through the construction and evaluation of information content with digital media technology and art, such as visualization, auralization, production of video and media art works, understanding and utilizing subjective information processing mechanisms are performed, and optimal information expression are realized based on it. Related topics include auditory and visual information processing, music and video theory, installations, human-computer interaction, projection mapping, virtual reality, and more.

■ Intelligent Computing Applications
TOMOEDA, Akiyasu(tomoedakansai-u.ac.jp)　TANAKA, Shigenori(stanakakansai-u.ac.jp)　TAKENAKA, Youichi(takenakakansai-u.ac.jp)

This project aims to learn fundamental intelligent computing theories such as machine learning, neural networks, genetic algorithms, data science, and mathematical modeling. The application fields of our project include developing practical systems for control, scheduling, text mining, resolving various jamming phenomena, route setting, creation of optical illusions, and biological information analysis. In addition, we have studied GIS-based and GPS-based measurement processing of people, things, and events, especially sports information processing, and the application of intelligent computing to the field of natural science.

■ Mathematical Sciences and Applications of Smart Systems Design
HIROKANE, Michiyuki(hirokanekansai-u.ac.jp)　HAYASHI, Isao(ihayakansai-u.ac.jp)　INOUE, Shinji(inokansai-u.ac.jp)　NARA, Mitsunori(narakansai-u.ac.jp)　HORIGUCHI, Yukio(yhorigkansai-u.ac.jp)

This project aims to research on mathematical sciences and applications of smart systems design that realizes comfortable, safe, and secure "smart society" based on intelligent computing technology. Our research interests include (1) Soft computing and AI models for intelligent information processing to realize the smart society with high levels of comfort, enjoyment, flexibility and efficiency (2) Probability and Statistical models for evaluating the reliability and safety of smart systems (3) Analytical models and numerical simulations, and (4) Their practical applications.

■ Mobile Robotics for Emergence of Social Innovation
TAGASHIRA, Shigeaki(shigekansai-u.ac.jp)　OGINO, Masaki(oginokansai-u.ac.jp)

In this project, we focus on the creation of new value for future mobile robotics, such as augmented ability, massive parallel and distributed operations, and immersive experience sharing. In addition, we aim to realize social implementations of mobile robots in manufacturing, medical, service, crime prevention, and disaster reduction fields, and to analyze the problems towards such implementations in these fields from multiple perspectives including technology, cognition, ethics, and economics.

■ Computational Methodology for Decision Making
ASANO, Akira(a.asamokansai-u.ac.jp)

Human factors should be considered in computational methodologies in order to support decision making using computers, for example, user interfaces and presentations of selections considering human perceptual abilities and characteristics. In this project, we research and develop computational methodologies considering the human factors. Specifically, our project includes following theme (but is not limited to): methods of supporting smooth comprehension considering human perceptual abilities through the research of human color and object recognition.

■ Multidimensional Research on Communication Network Technologies
HORII, Yasushi(horiikansai-u.ac.jp)　KONNO, Kazuhiro(k.konnokansai-u.ac.jp)　KUWAKADO, Hidenori(kuwakadokansai-u.ac.jp)　SASABE, Masahiro(sasabekansai-u.ac.jp)　KOBAYASHI, Takashi(taka-kkansai-u.ac.jp)

Our lives are about to change drastically owing to networks connecting a wide variety of devices such as computers, portable wireless terminals, and sensors. This project aims to contribute to the realization of a more comfortable life by conducting research and development of communication network technology from various perspectives, from computer networking to signal processing in biological systems. Specifically, our project includes: (i) elucidating the mechanisms of human sensory organs, (ii) basic research on algebraic curves, (iii) modern cryptography including quantum algorithms, (iv) advanced information networking utilizing mathematical approaches (optimization, game theory, machine learning, etc.), (v) system development and evaluation to solve security issues in information communication and network systems.

Doctor's Degree Program in the 2025 academic year

Note1. Courses and teaching staff are subject to change.
Note2. Supervising faculty are marked with ●.

Informatics Major

Research Field		Faculty
★ Advanced Information Systems
	Microwave Devices for Wireless Data Communications	● HORII Yasushi
	Information Security and its Analysis	● KUWAKADO Hidenori
	Mobile Information and Communication System	● TAGASHIRA Shigeaki
	Advanced Information Networking	SASABE Masahiro
★ Applied Soft Computing
	Intelligent Information System for Computational Brain	● HAYASHI Isao
	Practical Engineering of Soft Computing	● TANAKA Shigenori
	Visual Information Processing in Soft Computing	● ASANO Akira
	Application of Soft Computing to Sensing	● HIROKANE Michiyuki
	Application of Soft Computing to Earth and Planetary Science	● ITO Toshihide
	Advanced Study on Mathematical Modeling and Analysis	● TOMOEDA Akiyasu
	Bioinformatics and Systems Biology	● TAKENAKA Youichi
	Reliability and Availability Mathematics	INOUE Shinji
	Advanced Study on Nonlinear Analysis	NARA Mitsunori
	Inteligent Systems Design	HORIGUCHI Yukio
★ Cognitive Information Processing
	Advanced Topics in User Centered Design	● HORI Masahiro
	Visual Perception and Cognition	● HAYASHI Takefumi
	Interaction Design	● MATSUSHITA Mitsunori
	Visual Materials	● TOGIYA Norio
	Human Information Science	● HAYASHI Takahiro
	Virtual Communication Media Science	● YONEZAWA Tomoko
	Content-oriented Computational Science	YAMANISHI Ryosuke

Research Field			Faculty
★ Decision-Making
	Decision Support	Algebraic Geometry and Applications	● KONNO Kazuhiro
		Knowledge Management	● KOGA Hiroshi
		Survery Methodology	● MATSUMOTO Wataru
		Information and Business Management	SHYI Shae-Chang
	Social Decision-Making	International Corporate Strategy	● ISADA Fumihiko
		Special Course on Accounting	● SAITO Masako
		Monetary Policy	● JINUSHI Toshiki
		Problems of Environment Economic	● OHORI Shuichi
		Japanese Politics and Government	● NATORI Ryota
		Special Study of Intellectual Property Law	● IZUMI Katsuyuki
★ Multimodel Communication
	Learning Environment Design	Media Mix and Teaching-Learning Process	● KUROKAMI Haruo
	Learning Environment Design	Digital Technology and Innovative Learning	● OYANAGI Wakio
	Studies on Communication Environment	Psychology of the Internet	● MORIO Hiroaki
		Cultural Sociology	● TANIMOTO Naho
		Mediated Communications	OKADA Tomoyuki

Graduate School of Informatics

Master's Degree Program in the 2025 academic year

Social Informatics Major

■ ICT (Information & Communication Technology) and Educational Innovation KUROKAMI, Haruo(kurokamikansai-u.ac.jp) OYANAGI, Wakio(oyanagikansai-u.ac.jp) KAWASHIMA, Yuko(y_kawakansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Media and Communication Studies OKADA, Tomoyuki(okadakansai-u.ac.jp) TANIMOTO, Naho(tanimotokansai-u.ac.jp) SAKAGUCHI, Yusuke(yusukekansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Psychological Models of Information and Human Behavior MORIO, Hiroaki(hmoriokansai-u.ac.jp) FURUTANI, Kaichiro(kaichirokansai-u.ac.jp) NISHIDA, Koichi(knishidakansai-u.ac.jp)

Intelligent Informatics Major

■ Interdisciplinary Investigations and Construction of Human-Computer Interactions in a Human-Symbiotic Society TOGIYA, Norio(ntogiyakansai-u.ac.jp) YONEZAWA, Tomoko(yonekansai-u.ac.jp) SEJIMA, Yoshihiro(sejimakansai-u.ac.jp) SASAKI, Kyoshiro(k-sskkansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Theory and Practice of Interaction Design HORI, Masahiro(horimkansai-u.ac.jp) MATSUSHITA, Mitsunori(m_matkansai-u.ac.jp) HAYASHI, Takahiro(t.hayakansai-u.ac.jp) YAMANISHI, Ryosuke(ryamakansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Study on Information Expression by Digital Media Technology and Media Art Works. HAYASHI, Takefumi(hayakansai-u.ac.jp) IURA, Takashi(iurakansai-u.ac.jp) HASE, Kaihei(hasekansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Intelligent Computing Applications TOMOEDA, Akiyasu(tomoedakansai-u.ac.jp) TANAKA, Shigenori(stanakakansai-u.ac.jp) TAKENAKA, Youichi(takenakakansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Mathematical Sciences and Applications of Smart Systems Design HIROKANE, Michiyuki(hirokanekansai-u.ac.jp) HAYASHI, Isao(ihayakansai-u.ac.jp) INOUE, Shinji(inokansai-u.ac.jp) NARA, Mitsunori(narakansai-u.ac.jp) HORIGUCHI, Yukio(yhorigkansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Mobile Robotics for Emergence of Social Innovation TAGASHIRA, Shigeaki(shigekansai-u.ac.jp) OGINO, Masaki(oginokansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Computational Methodology for Decision Making ASANO, Akira(a.asamokansai-u.ac.jp)

■ Multidimensional Research on Communication Network Technologies HORII, Yasushi(horiikansai-u.ac.jp) KONNO, Kazuhiro(k.konnokansai-u.ac.jp) KUWAKADO, Hidenori(kuwakadokansai-u.ac.jp) SASABE, Masahiro(sasabekansai-u.ac.jp) KOBAYASHI, Takashi(taka-kkansai-u.ac.jp)