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Signal Processing Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in signal processing in japan
264 professors found
Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Medical Imaging
Radar Technology
Physiological Monitoring
Signal Processing
Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Signal Processing
Computer Science
Mathematics
Yokohama National University
Japan
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Electromagnetic
Signal Processing
Phased Array
Compressed Sensing
Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Music
Music Composition
Speech Recognition
Source Separation
Signal Processing
The University of Electro-Communications
Japan
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Mimo Systems
Wireless Communication
Radio Frequency
The University of Electro-Communications
Japan
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Geophysics
Radar Technology
Signal Processing
Beamforming
Associate Professor
University of Tsukuba
Japan
Research Interests
Illustration
Internet Of Things
Sensory Perception
Signal Processing
Sensor Technology
Associate Professor
National Institute of Informatics
Japan
Research Interests
Phonetics
Music Composition
Acoustic Physics
Signal Processing
Noise Control
Associate Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Wireless Communication
Signal Processing
Spectrum Management
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Popular positions
Tong Huang
San Diego State University
United States
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2 months ago
Assistant Professor Tong Huang at San Diego State University is recruiting two fully funded PhD students for Fall 2027 through the SDSU–UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program . Research interests include domain-tailored AI , cyber-physical security , and modeling and control of inverter-based power grids . The broader lab theme also connects to resilient power grids , cyber security , dynamics of networked IBRs , and renewable integration . This is a fully funded PhD opportunity . The post does not...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Robotics
+1 more
2 months ago
Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Arthur L. Parker Professor
Case Western Reserve University
United States
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Distributed Energy
Microgrid Technology
Power Transmission
Associate Dean of Engineering & Professor of ECSE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Stochastic Programming
Reinforcement Learning
Predictive Modeling
Full Professor
University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Health Communication
Data Security
Data Sharing
Online Behavior
Opportunities these professors hire for
Ibaraki University
Just Landed
Japan
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2 days ago
Just Landed
Ibaraki University in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is recruiting one fixed-term postdoctoral-equivalent researcher for a project on underwater optical wireless communication using GaN-based light sources in shallow waters . The researcher will lead or contribute to research and development within the Economic Security Key Technology Development Program, focusing on physical-layer technologies, particularly signal processing , for underwater optical wireless communication. Relevant ac...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
+3 more
2 days ago
University of Tokyo
Japan
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3 weeks ago
The University of Tokyo’s Department of Electrical Engineering is recruiting a Specially Appointed Researcher for the Natsuaki Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. This is a postdoctoral-equivalent, full-time, fixed-term research position connected to the JST CRONOS project “Integration of Observation, Analysis, and Communication using Radar Satellites.” The research focus is on radar satellites , synthetic aperture radar (SAR) , sensing and communications convergence , signal processing , remote sensing...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Remote Sensing
+4 more
3 weeks ago
The Univeristy of Tokyo
Japan
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3 weeks ago
The University of Tokyo is recruiting a Project Assistant Professor or Project Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering (Natsuaki Laboratory) in Tokyo, Japan. This is a research position tied to commissioned research projects related to Phase 1 of the Space Strategy Fund . The main research topic is signal processing for satellite-borne wide-area high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) , together with student instruction. Academic field / keywor...
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Remote Sensing
+2 more
3 weeks ago
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