Kotaro Kikuchi is a research scientist at CyberAgent AI Lab with a decade of experience applying machine learning and optimization to graphic design and creative workflows. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Waseda University and has shaped his research through internships at Microsoft Research Asia and CyberAgent, blending academic rigor with industry-facing problems. His work focuses on practical ML methods that help automate and enhance visual design tasks, bridging algorithmic innovation and designer needs. Having progressed from research assistant to full researcher, he brings both hands-on prototyping experience and publication-grade research skills. Based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, he pairs deep technical expertise with a curiosity for human-centered tools that make creative processes more efficient. Check his website for detailed publications and project demos that reflect a strong emphasis on usable research outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Exchange Program, Exchange Program at University of California, Davis
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Waseda University
Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science and Engineering at 早稲田大学 WASEDA University
Official implementation of the MM'21 paper "Constrained Graphic Layout Generation via Latent Optimization" (LayoutGAN++, CLG-LO, and Layout evaluation)
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