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Name Ken Arai
Label Researcher
Url https://arkn.github.io/
Summary Engineering PhD with various experiences in AI/ML, cognitive neuroscience, robotics, and medical imaging. Proven track record translating research into tangible impact, including quantum-enhanced algorithms and FDA-approved applications serving millions. Passionate about advancing next-generation computing for real-world transformation through research excellence.

Work

Academic appointments

Education

  • 2019.04 - 2023.03

    Tokyo, Japan

    PhD / Doctor of Engineering
    The University of Tokyo
    Computer Science
    • Cognitive Neuroscience
    • Virtual Reality
    • Robotics
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Research on the construction mechanism of body systems by humans-machine integration
    supervised by Prof. Masahiko Inami
  • 2009.04 - 2011.03

    Chiba, Japan

    MS
    Chiba University
    Medical System Engineering
    • Biomedical Imaging
    • Image Processing
    • MRI

    Suppression of harmonic distortion in elastic wave images by optimizing pulse sequences for MR elastography
    supervised by Prof. Mikio Suga
  • 2005.04 - 2009.03

    Chiba, Japan

    BS
    Chiba University
    Medical System Engineering

    Pulse Sequence Optimization for MR elastography
    supervised by Prof. Mikio Suga

Certificates

Generative AI with Large Language Models
Amazon Web Services 2025-06
Agentic AI in Python
Vanderbilt University 2025-04
Deep Learning Specialization
deeplearning.ai 2025-04
Machine Learning Specialization
deeplearning.ai 2025-03
Lab-to-Market Training
Qanopy/SRI 2024-10
Deep Learning for ENGINEER
Japan Deep Learning Association(JDLA) 2024-03
Deep Learning for GENERAL
Japan Deep Learning Association(JDLA) 2021-04
Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Information Technology Promotion Agency 2011-11

Skills

Programming Languages
Python
C/C++
Java
R
Machine Learning Frameworks
TensorFlow/Keras
PyTorch
HuggingFace
ONNX
High Performance Computing
CUDA
CuDNN
OpenCL
OneAPI/DNN
Cloud & Edge Computing
Kubernetes
Docker/Container
Orchestration
Medical Imaging
X-ray CT
MRI
DICOM
VR & Robotics
Unity
ROS
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Design Lifecycle
CI/CD
Quality Control
Test automation
Software Architecture
Design Pattern
SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)
Microservice architecture
MVC model

Languages

Japanese
Native speaker
English
Professional working proficiency

Volunteer

  • 2012.06 - 2014.05

    Tokyo, Japan

    Team member
    GE Healthcare
    Participated in the Silver to Gold volunteer project that collaborates with government officials and local care centers to enhance the quality of life for Japan's aging population through events and interviews.
  • 2011.06 - 2012.05

    Tokyo, Japan

    Logistics Coordinator
    GE Volunteers
    Joined Art project at a care facility for the elderly which is well known to be effective to rehabilitation and can be alternative to recreation.