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Seminar on Assistive Technology for Neurodiversity by Dr. Shoko Kimura
Dr. Shoko Kimura delivered a seminar on 'Initiatives to Advance Physical, Mental, and Neurodiversity Disabilities with Technology' on April 2, 2025, discussing research in assistive technologies for neurodiverse individuals.
Event Details
Date: 2 April 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue: B:003, R&D Block, IIIT-Delhi
Speaker: Dr. Shoko Kimura, Assistant Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University
Title: Initiatives to Advance Physical, Mental, and Neurodiversity Disabilities with Technology in World (India and Japan)
About the Speaker
Dr. Shoko Kimura is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Intelligent Information Technology at Aoyama Gakuin University. She received her Doctor of Engineering degree from Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan in 2024. Her research interests include Mental/Autism/Developmental Disability Support, Inclusive Design, Digital Rehabilitation, Digital Fabrication, Media Art, and Interaction.
She previously worked at Yamagata University as a researcher and at The University of Tokyo as an Academic Specialist and Technician. Her studies are connected to the realization of an inclusive society. She is a member of ACM and IEEE.
Summary
The seminar discussed research on developing assistive technologies for neurodiverse individuals, exploring how technology can support inclusive design and accessibility across both India and Japan. The talk covered initiatives in mental health support, autism support, and developmental disability technology.