あなたの研究テーマについて教えてください。What is your research theme?

My research theme is titled "Towards Human-like Data Efficient Language Learning". Current Large Language Models require huge amounts of data to learn a language, which restricts their applicability to only a small set of high-resource languages. My research aims to explore data-efficient methods for low-resource language learning by mimicking the human language acquisition process. I hope this research will contribute to making Large Language Models more effective tools for breaking down language barriers and fostering global communication.

なぜ博士課程へ進学しましたか？Why did you decide to pursue a doctoral program?

I chose to pursue a doctoral degree out of my deep passion for natural language processing, which began in high school when I was inspired by the cyberpunk animation Ghost in the Shell and was further strengthened through my undergraduate research experiences. This passion led me to NAIST for my master’s program, where I have greatly enjoyed the supportive environment and abundant opportunities for research. Motivated by this experience, I decided to continue the doctoral program in order to further explore unknown areas, challenge myself, and grow into a better researcher.

Graniteの支援で役立っている・助かっていることを教えてください。Please share what has been helpful or beneficial through the support provided by Granite.

The support provided by Granite has been extremely beneficial to both my academic and personal development. The financial support has allowed me to fully concentrate on my research, while the events and networking opportunities organized by Granite have encouraged me to think more broadly about my work. These supports have motivated me to pursue more creative research and given me the confidence to grow as an independent researcher.

将来の目標、もしくはあなたが胸に秘めた野望があればぜひ教えてください。Please share your future goals or any ambitions you hold close to your heart.

I hope to grow into a researcher who creates innovative and impactful work that excites both myself and the community.

博士課程進学を考えている人へのメッセージをください。Please share a message for those considering pursuing a doctoral program.

A PhD is a long journey where you learn as much about a subject as you learn about yourself. I recommend thinking deeply about your motivation before starting your PhD, and making sure your passion for the subject is strong enough to overcome the obstacles you will face during research.