About me
Research lab: Tokyo Research Lab
I joined IBM Tokyo Research in 1985. Since then I have conducted research and development on nonvisual computer interfaces for the blind, including Home Page Reader in 1997. I received Ph.D in the Department of Engineering, University of Tokyo in 2004. I am a member of ACM, IEICE, HIS and IPSJ and a member of IBM Academy of Technology.
Awards
- Nikkei BP "Japan Innovator Award" (2004)
- The Society of Japanese Women Scientists (SJWS) "A merit award for the accessibility research" (2004)
- Nikkei WOMAN "Nikkei Woman of the Year 2004, The 2nd place synthesis" (2003)
- Yamato City "The Mayor's Citizen Award" (2003)
- The Women in Technology International (WITI) "The WITI Hall of Fame 2003" (2003)
- ACM SIGCAPH (ACM) "The Best Paper Award ACM ASSETS 2002" (2002)
- The Minister of Health and Welfare "Award from (MHW) the Minister of Health and Welfare for accessibility research activities 1999" (1999)
- ACM SIGCAPH (ACM) "The Best Presentation Award ACM ASSETS 1998" (1998)
- Information Processing Society of Japan "Best Paper Award for Young Researcher" (1986)
Last updated 12 Apr 2006