Summary
Takashi Imagire is a computer graphics expert and academic with over a decade of industry and research experience, currently serving as a professor at Tokyo Polytechnic University and Tokyo Polytechnic University (東京工芸大学). His career bridges game development—roles as Lead Programmer at SEGA Games and Software Technologist at NAMCO BANDAI—with advanced research, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Graphics from The University of Tokyo. He brings practical production know-how from triple-A game studios to university labs, mentoring students while driving applied graphics research. Known for blending rigorous scholarly work with hands-on engineering, he excels at turning complex visual algorithms into performant implementations. Based in Japan, he combines international-caliber research credentials with deep industry pedigree in interactive entertainment. Outside work he’s approachable and famously open to casual sushi meetups, reflecting a collaborative and personable professional style.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
University of Tokyo