Kitami Institute of Technology, Big Data Analysis Laboratory
Credits: NASA-GSFC, AVL-NCSA
Exploring the Distant Universe with Big Data
In our research group, we combine data science techniques such as image processing methods and AI with astronomical big data obtained from cutting-edge large telescopes. Our research focuses on the mechanisms of galaxy formation and evolution in the distant universe, particularly galaxies located about 10–13.5 billion light years away.
News
2026/04/01, A new undergraduate course, the Unit of Computer Science and Astronomy, will be established. For more details, please see this page.
2025/09/19, Our new website is now online.
People
As of Apr. 2025
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Shibuya, Takatoshi (Associate Prof.)
- Interests: Galactic astronomy, distant galaxies, early Universe, observational astronomy, big data analysis, image processing, and AI
- Profile: Faculty directory / researchmap / Personal page
Ishida, Wataru (M1)
- Interests: Image processing, distant galaxies, galaxy morphology
Kawase, Ren (M1)
- Interests: Image processing, black holes, distant galaxies
Shun, Setogawa (M1)
- Interests: AI, black holes, distant galaxies
Suda, Kohei (B4)
Tonai, Issei (B4)
Nakata, Naohiro (B4)
Morishima, Fuki (B4)
How to Join Us
Undergraduate School (for the 3rd–4th year students)
By enrolling in the following courses or units, you can acquire the necessary background knowledge before being assigned to the laboratory. For details on laboratory assignment, please refer to the university guidance.
- Information DC Engineering Course (for students admitted before March 2026)
- Unit of Computer Science and Astronomy (for students admitted after April 2026)
Graduate School
You can choose the program that best suits your interests; however, we especially recommend the newly established Data Science Program.