Information theory is the study of information and communication mathematically - it is the mathematical modelling of digital data compression and transmission and the mathematical clarification of compression and communication efficiency. Associate Professor Shota Saito of the Faculty of Informatics is one of the researchers in this field currently attracting worldwide attention. He says that the appeal of information theory lies in its simple and beautiful mathematical theory, and his brilliant mathematical formulas reveal "mathematical answers" one after another, which are published in the world's top journals and at international conferences.

    He also actively applies his information theory research results to machine learning, information security, and other fields. He is expected to contribute to strengthening Japan's competitiveness in the digital field.