About

Yuki Nakata

Expanding the potential of physical phenomena and materials through computational technology, and pioneering the creation of unprecedented phenomena and experiences.

Yuki Nakata Profile

Background

Technology

Technology

I first encountered a PC when entering university and began programming and electronics. While studying mechanical engineering, I became interested not only in hardware but also in software, leading me to transfer to the Information Engineering department. I continue to be interested in HCI and work on development that excites people with technology. I aim to realize tools and systems like those in the world of science fiction and introduce them to society. I aim to use the power of computers to make the innovative tools depicted in the world of science fiction a reality. In particular, my goal is to realize functions like the Hoi-Poi Capsules from Dragon Ball that 'create things on the spot and make them disappear when no longer needed.' Furthermore, I pursue the same vision not only through research but also through the creation of art works, presenting this new form of creation to society from both technical and artistic perspectives.

Culture

Culture

I was raised in an environment rooted in traditional Japanese culture from childhood. Under the influence of my great-grandmother, who was an instructor of tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and Japanese dance, I have been making matcha myself since kindergarten. After entering university, I joined a Omotesenke tea ceremony class and continue to practice every Saturday. Currently, I perform tea ceremony at tea gatherings hosted by the local tea ceremony federation and volunteer to teach tea ceremony to elementary school students. I also run daily as spiritual training, completing a 100km marathon from Tokyo to Atami during my third year as an undergraduate. I aim to master Japanese culture not just through words but through practice, and with a solid Japanese identity as a foundation, interact on equal terms with people from diverse cultural backgrounds while transmitting traditional culture to the next generation and people around the world.

Background

Education

University of Tokyo Logo
Master
2024.04 - Present
Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo
Yasuaki Kakehi Laboratory (xlab)
Field: Human-Computer Interaction, Material Experience Design
Shibaura Institute of Technology Logo
Bachelor
2021.04 - 2024.03
Department of Information Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Field: Information Engineering, Programming, Software Development
Shibaura Institute of Technology Logo
Bachelor
2020.04 - 2021.03
Department of Mechanical Control Systems, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Field: Mechanical Control Systems, Mechatronics

Born in

Tokyo, Japan