He has been involved in numerous significant research projects, including Digital Typhoon and Digital Silk Road, and has developed a series of related software tools, such as GeoNLP, IIIF Curation Viewer, etc.
Research Experience
Dr. Asanobu Kitamoto works as a researcher at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), leading the Kitamoto Laboratory. The lab focuses on methodological studies for handling image data, covering everything from database construction to data analysis. Additionally, he plays key roles in several projects, such as Digital Typhoon and Digital Silk Road.
Background
Research interests include image information processing, pattern recognition, image databases, and image search. He is particularly focused on using big data and probabilistic model theories to solve image analysis problems, conducting interdisciplinary research in fields such as earth science, cultural information, and bioinformatics.
Miscellany
He has a strong interest in the broad application of large-scale data and the development of eScience and eHeritage information infrastructures. Furthermore, he is dedicated to promoting scientific research through web platforms, making these resources accessible to more people.