Dr. Norifumi KAWABATA
Assistant Professor
Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University
Ph.D. of Information Science, Nagoya University

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This page is Norifumi Kawabata’s Homepage written in English. At present, I am studying on signal information processing based on computer science. I will write and update research memo etc. Japanese page is here.

Curriculum Vitae

Last Update January 17, 2026

CV (English)
Curriculum Vitae

Affiliated Societies

The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers (ITE), The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (Signal Processing Society (SPS), Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Computer Society (CS)), The Institute of Image Electronics Engineers of Japan (IIEEJ), The Institute of Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), The Japanese Society of Medical Imaging Technology (JAMIT), The Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery (JSCAS), The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), Japan Association for Medical Informatics (JAMI), Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T), The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ)

Research Fields

  • Signal and media processing based on color information engineering (imaging science, color engineering, signal processing, information theory)
  • Signal and media processing related to computer graphics (3DCG, texture informatics, media database)
  • Signal and media processing related to visual information science (3D, VR, XR, watermarking, media information and communication)
  • Signal and media processing for medical systems (medical imaging, medical AI information systems, computer-aided diagnosis)
  • Signal and media processing for mobility social systems (next-generation transportation information systems, information usability, human interface interaction)
  • Information platform, hyper-distributed architecture, and embedded system software design for realizing large-scale information system infrastructure, application to software formal methods and development environment, and data-driven programming

Late News

Academic Year 2025

  • January 15… I have finished participation and presentation in the 29th International Workshop on Advanced Image Technology (IWAIT2026) held at Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on January 12-14, 2026.
  • January 14… Today, I became a reviewer of the International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (IJCARS).
  • December 28… On November 30, 2025, I took and passed the Multimedia Certification Basic exam, part of the CG-ARTS Certification program in the field of image information. This exam assesses foundational understanding of multimedia handling and internet-based communication technologies, along with the ability to apply this knowledge in diverse everyday situations. I was able to enhance my skills regarding foundational understanding of multimedia handling and internet-based communication technologies, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in diverse everyday situations.
  • December 23… I will have participated and presented in Enriched Multimedia (EMM) Technical Meeting held at Tohoku University, January 19-20, 2026.
  • December 20… I have finished participation and presentation on December 19, 2025 in the ITE Winter Annual Convention held at Yagami Campus, Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan on December 18-19, 2025.
  • December 19… Today, my submission paper has been Accepted to the Electronic Imaging 2026, Image Quality and System Performance (IQSP) conference from March 1-5, 2026 held at Burlingame, CA USA.
  • December 15… I was awarded the 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025) Certificate of Appreciation to recognize contribution as a Session Chair in the 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025) held at the Kanazawa Theatre, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan on December 12-14, 2025.
  • December 15… I have finished participation and presentation as an invited speaker on December 13, 2025 in the 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025) held at the Kanazawa Theatre, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan on December 12-14, 2025.
    • Norifumi Kawabata,
      “A Study on 3D CG Image Quality Assessment Based on Visible Digital Watermarking for Advanced Information Security,"
      2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025),
      The Kanazawa Theatre, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, December 2025 (Invited)．
  • December 6… Today, one international conference paper (for IWAIT2026) has been accepted to the Proceedings of SPIE.
  • December 6… I have finished participation and presentation in the 32nd International Display Workshops (IDW’25) held at International Conference Center Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan on December 3-5, 2025.
  • November 25… The Digital Literacy Council has defined the common digital literacy that all business professionals should possess in the three areas of “IT and software," “mathematics and data science," and “AI and deep learning" as “Di-Lite." To acquire these skills, I took the JDLA Deep Learning for GENERAL, which tests basic AI and deep learning knowledge on November 8, 2025, and passed. This initiative has contributed to enhancing digital literacy for the promotion of digital transformation (DX) in the “AI and deep learning."
  • November 24… I will have participated and presented as an invited speaker on December 13, 2025 in the 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025) held at the Kanazawa Theatre, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan on December 12-14, 2025.
  • November 24… Today, I became a reviewer, session chair, technical committee of the 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025).
  • November 23… I have finished participation on November 22, 2025 in the 34th Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery (JSCAS34) held at National Cancer Center Japan on November 21-23, 2025.
  • November 20… I will have participated and presented as an invited speaker in 2025 8th International Conference on Blockchain Technology and Applications (ICBTA2025) held at the Kanazawa Theatre, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan on December 12-14, 2025. (Presentation day is tentative. )
  • November 20… I have finished participation and presentation on November 18, 2025 in the 40th Picture Coding Symposium of Japan / The 30th Image Media Processing Symposium (PCSJ/IMPS2025) held at Gotemba Kogen Hotel, Shizuoka, Japan on November 17-19, 2025.
  • November 16… I will have participated and presented as an oral session speaker in The 29th International Workshop on Advanced Image Technology (IWAIT2026) held at Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on January 12-14, 2026 (Presentation day is tentative.).
  • November 15… I will have participated and presented on December 19, 2025 in the ITE Winter Annual Convention held at Yagami Campus, Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan on December 18-19, 2025.
  • November 6… Following the completion of my term as a council member of the Japan Society for Computer Aided Surgery, a reappointment review was conducted. As a result of a rigorous review process, I have been reappointed as a council member of the Japan Society for Computer Aided Surgery (effective November 22). The Japan Society for Computer Aided Surgery is a Japanese academic society dedicated to investigating, researching, and exchanging information on various cutting-edge medical devices and systems based on computer technology, specifically in the field of surgical treatment and particularly regarding surgical assistance.
  • November 1… I have finished participation and presentation on October 30, 2025 in the 33rd Color and Imaging Conference (CIC33) held at Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong on October 27-31, 2025.
  • October 18… I have finished participation and presentation in Image Media Quality (IMQ) Technical Meeting held at Seikei University on October 17, 2025.
  • October 17… I will have participated and presented on November 18, 2025 in the 40th Picture Coding Symposium of Japan / The 30th Image Media Processing Symposium (PCSJ/IMPS2025) held at Gotemba Kogen Hotel, Shizuoka, Japan on November 17-19, 2025.
  • October 10… My one extended abstract has been Accepted to The 29th International Workshop on Advanced Image Technology (IWAIT2026)!
  • October 4… I have finished participation and presentation as an invited speaker in DX seminar of Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University on October 3, 2025.
  • October 1… I have finished participation of Kanazawa City Junior High School Digital Technology Advanced Technology Experience Learning held at Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University, Japan on September 30, 2025.
  • September 27… I will have participated and presented in Image Media Quality (IMQ) Technical Meeting held at Seikei University on October 17, 2025.
  • September 26… Today, I was awarded the 2024 IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (TPAMI) Reviewer Certificate in recognition of my contributions as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (TPAMI) .
  • September 26… Today, I was awarded the 2024 IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing (TDSC) Reviewer Certificate in recognition of my contributions as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing (TDSC).
  • September 22… I have finished participation and presentation as an invited speaker in Joint Conference of Hokuriku Chapters of Electrical and Information Societies (JHES 2025) held at Online (hosted by Gofuku Campus, University of Toyama.) (final).
  • September 18… I have finished participation of Kanazawa City Junior High School Digital Technology Advanced Technology Experience Learning held at Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University, Japan on September 17, 2025.
  • September 15… I will have participated and presented on October 30, 2025 in the 33rd Color and Imaging Conference (CIC33) held at Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong on October 27-31, 2025.
  • September 10… I will have participated and presented on December 3, 2025 in the 32nd International Display Workshops (IDW’25) held at International Conference Center Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan on December 3-5, 2025.
  • September 10… I have finished participation of Kanazawa City Junior High School Digital Technology Advanced Technology Experience Learning held at Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University, Japan on September 10, 2025.
  • September 9… I have finished participation of Kanazawa City Junior High School Digital Technology Advanced Technology Experience Learning held at Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University, Japan on September 9, 2025.
  • September 9… I will have participated and presented as an invited speaker in DX seminar of Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University on October 3, 2025.
  • September 6… I have finished participation and presentation on September 5, 2025 in The 24th Forum on Information Technology (FIT2025) held at Hokkaido University of Science on September 3-5, 2025.
  • August 30… I have finished participation and presentation on August 28, 2025 in the 2025 ITE Annual Convention held at Katsushika Campus, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan on August 27-29, 2025.
  • August 14… Today, my one international conference paper has been accepted to The 33rd Color and Imaging Conference (CIC33).
  • August 11… As of today, I have been selected as a member of the Technical Programme Committee (TPC) for the 32nd International Conference on Multimedia Modeling (MMM 2026).
  • August 2… The Digital Literacy Council has defined the common digital literacy that all business professionals should possess in the three areas of “IT and software," “mathematics and data science," and “AI and deep learning" as “Di-Lite." To acquire these skills, I took the IT Passport Exam, which tests basic IT knowledge, for the first time on August 2, 2025, and passed. This initiative has contributed to enhancing digital literacy for the promotion of digital transformation (DX) in the “IT and Software Domain."
  • August 1… Today, my one international conference paper has been accepted to the 32nd International Display Workshops (IDW’25).
  • July 31… I will have participated and presented as an invited speaker in Joint Conference of Hokuriku Chapters of Electrical and Information Societies (JHES 2025) held at Online (hosted by Gofuku Campus, University of Toyama.) (final).
  • July 25… I will have participated and presented on August 28, 2025 in the 2025 ITE Annual Convention held at Katsushika Campus, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan on August 27-29, 2025.
  • July 20… I have finished participation and presentation in Image Media Quality (IMQ) Technical Meeting and Human Information Processing (HIP) Technical Meeting held at Satellite Campus, Sapporo City University, Sapporo, Japan on July 18, 2025.
  • July 1… I will have participated and presented in Image Media Quality (IMQ) Technical Meeting and Human Information Processing (HIP) Technical Meeting held at Satellite Campus, Sapporo City University, Sapporo, Japan on July 18, 2025.
  • June 20… Today, I became a reviewer of IPSJ Journal.
  • June 14… I will have participated and presented on September 5, 2025 in The 24th Forum on Information Technology (FIT2025) held at Hokkaido University of Science on September 3-5, 2025.
  • June 7… I have finished participation and presentation on June 6, 2025 in Media Engineering Technical Meeting held at Kakuma campus, Kanazawa University on June 5-6, 2025.
  • June 6… Today, I became a reviewer of Journal of Perceptual Imaging.
  • June 2… I will have participated and presented as an invited speaker in Joint Conference of Hokuriku Chapters of Electrical and Information Societies (JHES 2025) held at Online (hosted by Gofuku Campus, University of Toyama.).
  • May 11… I will have participated and presented on June 6, 2025 in Media Engineering Technical Meeting held at Kakuma campus, Kanazawa University on June 5-6, 2025.
  • May 2… Today, my one international conference paper has been published to the 31st International Display Workshops (IDW’24), Workshop on 3D/Hyper-Realistic Display System, Emerging Technologies for 3D/Hyper-Realistic Display as open access.
    https://doi.org/10.36463/idw.2024.0806
  • April 17… Today, I became a reviewer of the 19th International Conference on Machine Vision Applications (MVA2025).
  • April 1… Today, I became an Assistant Professor, Emerging Media Initiative, Kanazawa University. I will be educating and researching on mathematical, data science and ai, promotion of dx, information network, and information system.

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Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa-shi, 920–1192 Japan

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