Akifumi Takahashi

Akifumi Takahashi is a researcher specializing in human-computer interaction (HCI) and electro-stimulation technologies, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on limb actuation technologies and the applications of electro-stimulation to enhance human motor abilities through innovative techniques. His work has been presented at leading academic conferences such as UIST and CHI, contributing significantly to the fields of intelligent devices and wearable technologies.

• 2022 – Present·University of Chicago·Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Conducting research on electro-stimulation technologies in HCI, including improving the precision and practicality of muscle electro-stimulation.
• June 2022 – June 2024·Japan Society for the Promotion of Science·Overseas Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Engaging in collaborative research in the international domain of electro-stimulation and human-computer interaction.
• June 2024·University of Tokyo·Project Assistant Professor
  • Responsible for teaching and research related to these technologies.

• 2016–2021·University of Electro-Communications, Japan·PhD
  • Focused on the application of electro-stimulation technologies in human interaction research.