Yoshinobu Tanno
Building on hardware and software experience, I work on sensor and measurement-data analysis, AI applications, and the use of technology in education.
Current focus
- Sensors & measurement data analysisVisualizing condition differences and investigating anomaly detection in depth, sound, and airflow data.
- AI & softwareDesigning and prototyping software to investigate research questions.
- Programming education & learning supportConnecting needs observed in education to material development and AI-assisted learning research.
Expertise and experience
My work spans sensors, embedded systems, software, and data analysis, covering the full cycle from measurement-system prototyping and PCB design to experimental setup, data acquisition and analysis, and performance evaluation.
Across the University of Aizu, the National University of Singapore, and my current university, I have worked on technical problems through both research and education.
Key technical areas
- Sensors and measurement systems
- Embedded systems and PCB design
- Software development and data analysis
- AI, anomaly detection, and computer vision
- Experimental design, prototyping, and performance evaluation
Education
Niigata University
Niigata, Japan
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
The University of Aizu
Fukushima, Japan
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2012
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
The University of Aizu
Fukushima, Japan
Apr. 2005 - Mar. 2010
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Employment History
Faculty of Information Design Center for Teaching and Learning, Tokyo Information Design Professional University, Japan
Apr. 2024 - Present
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Information Design Center for Teaching and Learning, Tokyo Information Design Professional University, Japan
Mar. 2023 - Mar. 2024
Assistant
Department of Computer Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
May. 2021 - Feb. 2023
Research Fellow
Smart Systems Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Renamed from Interactive & Digital Media Institute in April 2017)
Jan. 2016 - Apr. 2021
Research Associate
Computer Industry Lab, The University of Aizu, Japan
Apr. 2012 - Dec. 2015
Research Assistant
Qualifications
Jul. 2025
Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination
Mar. 2025
Nissho Bookkeeping Test, Grade 3
Feb. 2025
Certified Skilled Worker of Financial Planning, Grade 3
Nov. 2006
Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Selected Publications
2026
Depth-Based Attitude Anomaly Detection for Small UAVs Using a Convolutional Autoencoder for Health Inspection ↗
Yoshinobu Tanno, Toshiaki Hirata, Yasuo Matsuoka, Yutaka Matsuoka. ICOIN 2026, pp.195–200.
2025
Identification of People in a Household Using Ballistocardiography Signals Through Deep Learning ↗
Karin Takahashi, Yoshinobu Tanno, Hitoshi Ueno. Sensors, 25(6), 1732.
2025
Development of remote learning materials for physics experiments ↗
Yoshinobu Tanno, Karin Takahashi, Shogo Yoshida, Shugo Katsuhara, Mitsugu Terada. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Education, 49(1), pp.7–12.
2020
A novel single-wire communication method using analog wave for a universal connector ↗
Yoshinobu Tanno, Takafumi Hayashi. Electronics and Communications in Japan, 103(11–12), pp.23–30.
Patent & Competitive Funding
Patent
JP 2020-530114, Barometer and method for determining atmospheric-pressure distribution ↗
Co-inventor: Yoshinobu Tanno. Applicant: National University of Singapore.
FY2026–FY2029
KAKENHI Early-Career Scientists, 26K16829 ↗
Principal Investigator. “Evaluation of Learning Outcomes and Self-Efficacy in Introductory Programming Using a Japanese AI Tutor.” Total funding: JPY 4.68 million (direct costs JPY 3.60 million; indirect costs JPY 1.08 million).
Skills
Languages
- Japanese (native)
Programming
- C, C++, C#, Java, Python, PHP, Verilog, Swift, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, etc
Software
- Development: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Xcode, Unity, etc
- Database: PostgreSQL, SQLite, HiRDB, MongoDB
- Measurement and Control: MATLAB, Simulink, Wireshark
- 3D Modeling: Fusion 360, Blender
- Other: Windows API, OpenCV, Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE), ArcGIS
Hardware
- Evaluation Board: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, mbed
- FPGA: Altera, Lattice, Xilinx
- Sensor: Acceleration, Gyro, GPS, Pressure, Infrared, Bend
- PCB Design: Eagle, KiCad
- Measurement and Verification: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, caliper
- Fabrication: 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D scanning, soldering