Computational Imaging

Imaging is foundational to various sciences including medicine, life science, and robotics. Although imaging technology, primarily centered around lens design, has evolved over a long history, recent advancements in information science are fostering innovations at a fundamental level. We are exploring next-generation computational imaging technologies, merging cutting-edge optics and information science. Our research themes include coded-sensing methods utilizing optical design, image-reconstruction methods based on mathematical optimization and machine learning, and the development of cooperative design methods for these. Our goal is to create revolutionary new technologies that can transform all imaging devices, from cameras to scanners, endoscopes, microscopes, and telescopes, by combining advanced knowledge in optics, information science, applied physics, electronics, metrology, materials science, and applied mathematics.