NAOYA FUJIWARA

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Information Sciences

Associate Professor

About

I am interested in analyzing complex systems, in which individual elements interact with one another, as networks. Recently, I have been particularly focused on network analysis of human mobility data. In addition to data analysis, my work involves developing analytical methods as well as conducting theoretical research related to human mobility. Through this approach, I aim to better understand how phenomena such as infectious diseases and natural disasters affect human mobility, ultimately contributing to the resolution of societal challenges.

Research Disciplines

Complex Systems

Featured Presentation

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Title: Mobility Analysis: Current Approaches and Future Directions

Keywords: Mobility data, network analysis, mathematical models

Abstract: In recent years, a variety of mobility data in society has become increasingly accessible. By analyzing these data, it is possible to shed light on various aspects of social behavior, such as consumer activities, logistics in economic systems, and human responses during emergencies, which in turn is expected to contribute to solving societal issues. In this talk, an overview of fundamental concepts related to mobility and mobility data is provided. Analytical methods and characteristic properties of human movement, and some case studies using real-world data are provided. Finally, the potential for future developments in this field is discussed.