TGIF Team
Yoshiaki Onishi
Director
Email: yonishi@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Mitsuaki Komoto
Professor
(Special Mission)
Director, Regional Development
Email: komotom@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Masao Hukuyama
Senior Researcher
URA
Email: fuku0715@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
EBPM・DX Research Division
ITG
Ryuki Yamaguchi
Student fellow
I am Ryuki Yamagushi from the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering.
At TGIF, I am responsible for poster design, front-end design, and service development for the TGO app.
Reo Shimmura
Student fellow
I am Shimmura from the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering at Hiroshima University. My major is Information Science, and in the Visual Information Laboratory I conduct research on depth image processing and 3D model optimization.
At TGIF, I work as a member of the ITG team, supporting development while continuously expanding my knowledge and strengthening my practical skills.
Email: reo-shimmura@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kosuke Kobayashi
Student fellow
I am Kosuke Kobayashi, a first‑year master’s student in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. In the Visual Information Science Laboratory, I conduct research on medical image processing with the aim of contributing to real‑world problem solving.
At TGIF, I mainly work on front‑end development for projects such as the cafeteria congestion visualization service and the university festival service.
Email:kousuke-kobayashi@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Tsubasa Matsuura
Student fellow
I am Matsuura from the Department of Economics at Hiroshima University.
At TGIF, I contribute to improving developer experience and ensuring stable service delivery by utilizing cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.
Email: b235479@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kotaro Ishiguro
Student fellow
I am Ishiguro from the School of Informatics at Hiroshima University.
At TGIF, I am mainly responsible for maintaining and operating the EV Car-Share dashboard.
Email: b243024@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
（ITG・EV Car share）
IoT
Reo Nagata
Student fellow
I am Reo Nagata, a first-year master’s student in the Division of Educational Sciences at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
At TGIF, I am responsible for backed development annd infrastructure for the cafeteria congestion estimation project.
I have also developed a personal syllabus search system for Hiroshima University, which can be accessed from the icon below.
Email: m261473@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Reo Kanesaki
Student fellow
I am Reo Kanesaki, a fourth‑year student in the Faculty of Economics at Hiroshima University. I have studied economics and management and belonged to a data science seminar.
At TGIF, I am mainly responsible for designing and developing IoT devices. I hope to take on the Town & Gown project from both economic/management and engineering perspectives. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, hoping to make use of the management knowledge I have gained at university.
Email: b233617@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Ou Zuyanweng
Student fellow
I am Ou Zuyanweng, a fourth-year student in the Intelligence Science Program of the school of Informatics .and Data Science
At TGIF, I am involved in a project that user machine learning to
estimate the flow of people within failities.
Email: b234340@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kota Suzuki
Student fellow
I am Kota Suzuki, a second‑year master’s student in the Mechanical Engineering Program of the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering at Hiroshima University. In graduate school, I conduct research on industrial robotic arms used in factories.
At TGIF, I am responsible for detecting the queues that arise during lunchtime in the cafeteria, identifying when congestion occurs before meals are served.
Email:m255262@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Web & Design
Yuka Maki
Student fellow
I am Maki, a third‑year student in School of Education, Program in Art Education at Hiroshima University.
At TGIF, I am responsible for web design and related creative work.
At university, I study visual expression through both practical and theoretical approaches in art education, exploring the possibilities of visual communication through my own artwork and design. I hope to apply the insights I gain from my studies to my work at TGIF as well.
Email: b245907@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Regional Development Research Division
Kosei Sato
Student fellow
I am Kosei Sato, a second‑year master’s student in the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. My major is Information Science, and in the Visual Information Laboratory I focus on depth estimation using cameras, conducting research related to the “eyes” of autonomous driving systems. I hope to apply the knowledge and experience I have gained so far to explore how I can contribute to regional revitalization in practical, real‑world settings.
Email: kosei-sato@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Moe Honda
Student fellow
I am Moe Honda, a fourth-year student in the Japanese Languages and Literatures Course of the school of Letters at Hiroshima University. I love Western films and have favorite titles in every genre, from action to horror. I also enjoy traveling and relaxing in hot springs－combining the two is the perfect getaway for me. I look forward to working with you.
Email: b234545@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Yutaro Hamada
Student fellow
I am Yutaro Hamada, a fourth-year student in the School of Informatics and Data Science at Hiroshima University. I belong to a laboratory that mainly handles medical data, where I study multivariate data analysis using statistical and data-analytic methods.
At TGIF, as a member of Regional Development, I hope to apply what I have learned to real-world initiatives aimed at addressing local challenges.
I look forward to warking with you.
Email: b235976@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Aina Aratsuka
Student fellow
I am Aina Aratsuka from the School of Applied Biological Science at Hiroshima University. At university, I study a wide range of fieleds related to biological resources, food, and the environment. By applying the knowledge and perspectives I have gained through my studies to my work at TGIF, I hope to broaden my horrizons even further through these activities.
Email: b254397@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Ayane Maeda
Student fellow
I am Ayane Maeda, a second-year student in the School of Applied biological Science. By drawing on my multidisciplinary studies in animals, plants, and food, I hope to contribute to regional revitalization by engaging closely with challenges faced in local communities.
Email: b256830@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Akimichi Murata
Student fellow
I am Akimichi Murata from the Psychology Program in the Facylty of Education. In my studies, I focus on psychology.
Through my work at TGIF, I hope to connect my field of study with regional revitalization and contribute by applying psychological perspectives to real-world challenges.
Email: b253334@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Micromobility system
Muazzam Adnan
Student fellow
I am Muazzam Adnan, a PhD student in the Complex Systems Science Laboratory at the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University. My research focuses on intelligent systems. At TGIF, I work on shared micromobility systems for urban development, contributing to regional development and evidence-based decision making.
Email: d263878@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kanako Nakayama
Research and Education Support Staf
Email: tgif@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
TGIF Alumni
until 2024
Tatsuya Ikeda
Student fellow
Tenure: until March
until 2025
Juan Jacobo Izquierdo Becerra
Student fellow
Email: hello@juanjacoboib.com
Tenure: until September
Shion Kobayashi
Student fellow
Tenure: until March
Naoki Hayashi
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until November
Zang Bole(Zo Hakuraku)
Student fellow
Tenure: until March
Haruhiko Nishizaki
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until september
until 2026
Lee Chui Ying
Associate Professor
(Special Appointment)
Former Director, EBPM & DX Research Division, TGIF
Email: cying@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Tenure: until March
Koki Ito
Student fellow
EBPM・DX Tenure:
until March
Raito Tsutsumi
Student fellow
EBPM・DX Tenure:
until March
Takatoshi Ino
Student fellow
Regional Development
Tenure: until March
Yoshino Mouri
Student fellow
Regional Development
Tenure:
until March
Shino Manabe
Student fellow
Regional Development
Tenure:
until March
Mayu Sakamoto
Student fellow
Regional Developmant
Tenure: until March
Ayaha Suzuki
Student fellow
Regional Development
Tenure: until March
Mai Yamaguchi
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until March
Maho Kawaguci
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until March
Kosei Tezuka
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until March
Villarraga Garzon Jaime Arturo
Student fellow
EBPM・DX
Tenure: until March
2026 Members