Shun Takeuchi
Research Director
Fujitsu Research
Shun Takeuchi is a Research Director with over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning and Mathematical Modeling. He has engaged in applied AI research to solve real-world problems in various industries such as retail and manufacturing after receiving his PhD in Physics. His research specialty is an approach that combines AI and domain knowledge for semi-supervised/domain-adaptive modeling. He has published over 15 papers, applied for over 20 patents, given over 10 invited talks, and received best paper awards and 1st place of an AI challenge in conferences. He has deep experience not only in academic research but also in business promotion. He has developed customer-oriented technologies and led the success of a flagship AI business in Fujitsu. He has managed and supervised a global research team of 30 staff for smart retail technologies. He has also launched and led a joint project on AI-based consumer behavior analysis with top professors specializing in Marketing. His developed technologies and activities have been featured in various media, including a customer press release. He is developing innovative technologies through co-creation with customers and business unit members.