Scholar
Yotam Sechayk
Google Scholar ID: PzDcxYoAAAAJ
The University of Tokyo
Citations & Impact
Citations
7
H-index
2
i10-index
0
Publications
11
Co-authors
0
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Publications: Graph Guide, VeasyGuide, ShowMe, SmartLearn, Data Augmentation for 3DMM-based Arousal-Valence Prediction for HRI, Smart Replay; Awards: Honorable Mention Award at ASSETS 2025, Helpfeel award at WISS 2023; Research Grants: BeyondAI SoftBank research grant, Google Award for Inclusion Research Grant; Project Demonstrations: MyStoryKnight accepted as a demo at INTERACTION 2024.
Research Experience
- Worked as a software engineer at Cadence Design Systems for over 3 years; Relocated to Japan in 2022 to start the Master's program at The University of Tokyo; Graduated with a Master's degree in March 2024 and began a PhD program; Participated in multiple research projects including VeasyGuide, ShowMe, etc.
Education
- Received a BS in Computer Science and Film Studies from Tel-Aviv University in 2018; Pursued an MSc in Creative Informatics at The University of Tokyo from 2022 to 2024, advised by Prof. Takeo Igarashi; Started a PhD program in Creative Informatics at The University of Tokyo in 2024, advised by Prof. Takeo Igarashi and co-advised by Prof. Ariel Shamir.
Background
- Research Interests: HCI, Accessibility, AI. Professional Field: Computer Science and Film Studies. Bio: As a low-vision person, he is motivated to improve visual access to education, media, and everyday tasks.
Miscellany
- Personal Interests: Travel (solo-traveled around the world for one year, visiting 14 countries), Diving (holds PADI advanced diving license), Skydiving (over Lake Taupō in New Zealand), Hitchhiking (from Vancouver, Canada to Anchorage, Alaska, covering over 3000 km)
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