About Me
My experiences span international science competitions, software development, public speaking, and cross-cultural programs. I have represented Japan at ISEF and currently have a strong interest in machine learning, large language models, Agentic AI, and AI for healthcare. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and am actively involved in cross cultural exchange.
Project Fluence
I founded Project Fluence to help more people in Japan achieve their dreams through English skills and their areas of expertise. I personally create English learning apps utilizing AI and write Note articles. Feel free to check them out!
Latest Apps
English vocabulary learning app VocabStream
Ongoing Activities
- Working at Rakuten as a Data Scientist Intern, in the field of Agentic AI systems.
- Supporting ISEF2026 finalists from Japan as NSS staff member
- React + FastAPI + OpenAI API — Development of English learning apps for Project Fluence
Upcoming Activities
- 2026 January ~ March: Selected for participation in GTIE Student Entrepreneurship Program at Boston. March 3rd ~ 6th Planned visits to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), MIT, Harvard University, and networking in Boston.
Latest Note Articles
Academic Records
GPA (US Scale, A/A+ = 4.0)
Semester 1: 4.00 / 4.00
Semester 2: 4.00 / 4.00
Cumulative: 4.00 / 4.00
GPA (Waseda Scale, A = 3, A+ = 4)
Semester 1: 3.89 / 4.00
Semester 2: 3.97 / 4.00
Cumulative: 3.94 / 4.00
Research & Awards
- ISEF 2025 Finalist— Columbus, Ohio (Robotics & Intelligent Machines Category)
- JSEC 2025 Finalist & Sony Award (8th nationally)— Research on drone delivery optimization
- 2025 CIEC Spring Conference 1st Place (U-18)— Research on efficient autonomous drone deliveries
- 2024 CIEC Spring Conference 3rd Place (U-18)— Research on autonomous obstacle avoidance system based on ML
- Jugendkurs Deutsch plus Beruf— First Japansese scholarship recipient (Dieter Schwarz Foundation), visits to leading universities, companies, and AI seminars in Germany
Honors
- Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Special Award
- Kato Yamazaki Scholarship Honor Recipient (with Special Commendation)
- Tokyo Metropolitan High School Cultural Federation Outstanding Cultural Activities Award
- Waseda University Senior High School Academic Excellence Award (1st among 485 students)
Technical Skills
- Programming: Python, C++, TypeScript
- AI・ML: Optimization, LLM application development, Agentic AI development
- Web & App: React, FastAPI, Next.js (This page was created with React + Next.js)
- Hardware & Robotics: Drone programming, Raspberry Pi, Arduino
Language Skills
- English — TOEFL iBT 116/120, TOEIC 990/990,
Eiken Grade 1 (top 1% score at 14 years old),
SAT 1530/1600
Cambridge C2 Exam (CPE) (Full scores in Reading and Listening) - German — Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (CEFR C2) in Reading, Listening, and Speaking and C1 in Writing
- Others — Basic Swedish
Education & International Experience
- Waseda University (Current) — School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- Waseda University Senior & Junior High School
- Novi Middle School, Michigan, USA
- Childhood in Singapore (2011-2013)
Past Activities & Presentations
- Waseda University Senior Highschool Tennis club
- Toshiba Youth Club Asia (Team Leader)
- Stanford E-Japan 2023 graduate
- Presentations at SAP Japan, Sony AI, Sony Corporation, Aerosense, Bosch Japan
- Hana Academy Seoul International Symposium— Presenter & Moderator
- School representative speech to 1000+ prospective students and families
- Presentations at Goethe Institut Tokyo ("Jugendkurs Deutsch plus Beruf", "Der Wert des Deutschlernens, ein Rückblick")
- Activities as a staff member of the NPO Nippon Science Service (NSS) : participation in exhibitions at Science Agora 2025, support for the final judging session of JSEC 2025, and support of ISEF 2026 finalists from Japan
- Special Guest Speech at the Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics German Speech Contest
Media & Links
- Asahi Newspaper, Morning Edition, December 10, 2024 and December 22, 2024
- JSEC 2025 Newsletter
- August 2025 さぴあ magazine
- PASCH Goethe Institut official YouTube
- Asahi Newspaper Digital
- Waseda University Senior High School website: CIEC2024 award , CIEC2025 award , JSEC Finalist Sony Award , Goethe Zertifikat C1
Other Skills & Hobbies
Public speaking, language teaching, event organization, solving complex Rubik's cubes, juggling, cooking, jump rope