Tomonari Kamba, Ph.D. / 神場 知成
Professor, Faculty of Information Networking, Toyo University | Ph.D. (Engineering)
Specializes in human-computer interaction, designing information experiences that naturally fit into daily life and work. Engages in research, business development, and regional digital policy.
Specialty Human-Computer Interaction
Keywords User Experience Design, Social Networking Services, Information Filtering
Field Information & Communication (Human Interface / Interaction)
Research Focus
Research Field
Information & Communication / Human Interface and Interaction. Embeds advanced computing naturally into everyday behavior and workflows, designing communication experiences that leverage robots and large language models.
Areas & Goal
Builds mechanisms to ease filter bubbles and echo chambers sparked by social media. (Interview video: for “gentle society” — easing social divides)
Education, Degrees & Awards
Education
Apr 1984 – Mar 1986
Master's Program, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Apr 1982 – Mar 1984
B.Eng., Dept. of Electronic Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Apr 1980 – Mar 1982
Natural Sciences I, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Degrees
Doctor of Engineering (Sep 1997, The University of Tokyo)
Awards
Interaction 2025 Interactive Presentation Award (PC Recommendation)
SNS search system using large language models | Mar 2025, IPSJ
Sakai Memorial Special Award
May 1997, Information Processing Society of Japan
Java Technology/Application/Expression Award '97 (Applied Category, Runner-up Grand Prize)
1997
Committees & Service
Digital Policy Advisor, Yabu City (Hyogo)
Apr 2021 – Present
Specialist, Next-gen Industry Creation Council, Ishikawa Pref.
Nov 2020 – Mar 2021
Technology Committee Member, NEDO
Dec 2019 – Mar 2021
Program Committee, Software Science Society WISS
Apr 2013 – Mar 2016
Overseas Business Promotion WG Member, Mobile Content Forum
Apr 2013 – Mar 2015
Editorial Board Member, JSAI
Apr 2000 – Mar 2002
Selected Publications
Tomonari Kamba
Emi Ichimura, Tomonari Kamba
ZOU XIAOJIAO, Tomonari Kamba
Melvern Shenyoputro, Tomonari Kamba
N Abe, T Kamba
More papers and presentations
Contact
For invitations to speak, joint research, or interviews, please contact the university.