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Takuma Masuda

Jr.

HCI & XR Researcher Candidate

Transcending physical barriers of location
ーempowering motivated individuals to excel both intellectually and experientiallyー
through multimodal interaction and immersive technologiesー

3+
Projects
2
Certification
4
Months Research
3+
Years Experience
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About Me

Takuma Masuda - HCI & XR Researcher

Takuma Masuda

HCI & XR Researcher Candidate

University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Hi there, thank you for visiting my portfolio! I am a 3rd year bachelor's student at the University of Electro-Communications in Japan, passionate about Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Extended Reality (XR), and creating technology that enhances human well-being.

I have worked extensively with eye gaze tracking, physiological sensing, and multimodal interaction technologies to enhance remote collaboration systems. My hands-on experience includes developing immersive applications using VR, AR, and MR devices.

I regularly use Unity and object-oriented/component-oriented programming to move concepts into functional AR/VR prototypes, and I am actively preparing for Ph.D. opportunities in HCI/VR/AR to further my research.

Research Motivation

My core motivation is to enable people to connect and collaborate beyond the barriers of time and space. While creating inclusive digital experiences is important to me, I am ultimately driven by the vision of fostering meaningful human connections regardless of physical location or time zones.

Bachelor (On going)

University of Electro-Communications

Bachelor's Degree

April 2023 - Now(Until March 2027)

Tokyo, Japan

Program Information

Experience

Research Intern

Augmented Human Lab, National University of Singapore

August 2025 - November 2025

Singapore

Research Focus

  • Utilize Eye Gaze Tracking
  • Physiological Sensing for Affective Computing
  • Multimodal Interaction
  • Remote Collaboration
  • VR/AR/MR Development

Interests & Hobbies

💡 Click on any tag to learn more about my interests!

Programming Hot Springs Traveling Yokohama Eating Sleeping
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Technical Skills

Expertise and proficiency levels

Expert ... can create from zero to prototype

Advanced ... can create from given materials

Intermediate ... can modify existing code

Unity & C#

Advanced

VR/AR/MR Development

Advanced

Python

Intermediate

Eye Tracking Systems

Advanced

Physiological Sensing

Intermediate

Java

Intermediate

Machine Learning

Intermediate

Web Development

Intermediate

Research Interests

Areas of academic focus and exploration

Eye Gaze Tracking

Exploring eye gaze as an intuitive input modality for enhanced human-computer interaction and understanding user attention in collaborative environments.

Physiological Sensing

Leveraging physiological signals to understand user states, emotions, and cognitive load for adaptive and responsive interactive systems.

Immersive Technologies

Developing immersive experiences using VR, AR, and MR devices to create more engaging and natural collaboration spaces.

Remote Collaboration

Designing and evaluating multimodal interaction techniques to enhance remote collaboration and foster better human connections.

Inclusive Design

Creating digital experiences that are accessible and inclusive for everyone, contributing to human well-being through technology.

Multimodal Interaction

Combining multiple input and output modalities to create more natural and efficient interaction paradigms.

Awards & Scholarships

Recognition and financial support

UEC Foundation Scholarship

University of Electro-Communications Foundation

2025 (Aug - Nov)

Received a merit-based scholarship (¥100,000/month) supporting academic excellence and research activities. This grant-type scholarship enabled my research internship at the National University of Singapore, recognizing outstanding students and supporting their educational pursuits without repayment obligations.

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Open Badges

Verified digital credentials and certifications

UEC Data Science Training Program Badge

Practical UEC Data Scientist Training Program (Applied Foundational Level)

Issued by: The University of Electro-Communications

Date: 2025-10-23

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Portfolio

Research projects, academic work, and technical implementations

NUS Remote Collaboration Research Project
Ongoing

Remote Collaboration Research at NUS

Exploring physiological computing and multimodal interaction for enhanced remote collaboration systems.

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 Singapore
Physiological Sensing Remote Work Research
UEC Data Science Training Program Certificate
Completed

UEC Data Science Training Program

Completed comprehensive practical data scientist training program, working with real-world large-scale datasets through Kaggle competitions. Gained hands-on experience in machine learning model development, data preprocessing, and collaborative problem-solving.

Certified Oct 2025
Data Science Machine Learning Kaggle Team Collaboration

Key Features

  • Worked on Kaggle late submission challenges with real-world large-scale datasets
  • Built and optimized machine learning models for practical applications
  • Collaborated with peers to solve complex data science problems
  • Applied theoretical knowledge to hands-on implementation and model evaluation
  • Earned verified digital credential (Open Badge) upon completion
Planarity Interactive Graph Puzzle Game
Completed

Planarity: Interactive Graph Puzzle Game

Developed an interactive puzzle game implementing graph theory concepts with intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics. Users untangle graphs by repositioning nodes to eliminate edge crossings, exploring planar graph properties through engaging gameplay.

Java 2024
Java GUI Design Graph Theory Interactive Design

Key Features

  • Intuitive drag-and-drop node manipulation
  • Real-time edge crossing detection algorithm
  • Progressive difficulty levels with random graph generation
  • Visual feedback for user interactions
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Blog

Thoughts on research, technology, and experiences

Get in Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!

Phone(WhatsApp Recommended)

+81 70-3960-7079

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Resume / CV

CV: Thank you for your interest! Available by email.