Academic CV

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International Publications

Journal (peer-reviewed)

  1. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, Tomihiro Utsumi, and Ryo Sato:
    Hierarchical Geofencing for Location-Aware Generative Audio Tours
    Urban Informatics, 3, 33, Springer Nature Link, 2024. [Open Access]
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s44212-024-00064-6
    keywords: Urban tourism, Audio augmented reality, Geofencing, Story serialization, Mobile computing, Large language models

    • This paper was reviewed by three reviewers.
    • Presented at AsiaCarto2024, Hong Kong, SAR China, 8-10 December 2024. [Best Student Presentation Award]

  2. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, Tomihiro Utsumi, and Ryo Sato:
    Data-Driven Geofencing Design for POI Notifiers Utilizing Genetic Algorithm
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(6):174, 2024. [Open Access]
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13060174
    keywords: Geo-notification, Geofencing, GPS trajectory, Flexible circular geofence, Genetic algorithm, Trigger event separation

    • Impact Factor: 3.4 (accepted on 23 May 2024)
    • This paper was reviewed by five reviewers.

  3. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, and Ryo Sato:
    Mobile Collaborative Heatmapping to Infer Self-Guided Walking Tourists’ Preferences for Geomedia
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 12(7):283, 2023. [Open Access]
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi12070283
    keywords: Walking tourism, Digital feedback, Geographic heatmaps, Mobile sensing, Semi-ready trajectory

    • This article belongs to the Special Issue Urban Geospatial Analytics Based on Crowdsourced Data.
    • Impact Factor: 3.4 (accepted on 13 July 2023)
    • This paper was reviewed by three reviewers.

  4. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa and Akinori Takahashi:
    Articulated Trajectory Mapping for Reviewing Walking Tours
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 9(10):610, 2020. [Open Access]
    https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9100610
    keywords: GPS trajectory, Articulation, Reviewing post-tour activity, Mobile mapping, Location-based learning, Walking tours, Data cleaning

    • This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Location Based Services and Science.
    • Impact Factor: 2.239 (accepted on 19 October 2020)
    • This paper was reviewed by three reviewers.

Full Paper (peer-reviewed)

  1. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, Tomihiro Utsumi, and Ryo Sato:
    Generative Live Commentries Interacting with Geospatial Context for Promoting Local Festivals
    BDIOT ‘24: Proceedings of the 2024 8th International Conference on Big Data and Internet of Things, pp.125–131, 2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3697355.3697376

    • Presented at 6th International Conference on Virtual Reality and Image Processing (VRIP2024), Macao, SAR China, 14-16 September 2024.
    • The official website: https://www.vrip.org/

  2. Ren Kurosaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Ryoo Fujiwara, Iori Sasaki, Min Lu, Tomihiro Utsumi, Ryo Sato:
    Directional Progress Indicator for Visualizing Off-Screen Point-of-Interest in Handheld Augmented Reality
    BDIOT ‘24: Proceedings of the 2024 8th International Conference on Big Data and Internet of Things, pp.114-119, 2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3697355.3697373

    • Presented at 6th International Conference on Virtual Reality and Image Processing (VRIP2024), Macao, SAR China, 14–16 September 2024.
    • The official website: https://www.vrip.org/

  3. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, Ryo Sato, and Tomihiro Utsumi:
    Adaptable Data-Driven Geofences for Notifying Points of Interest Using Tourists’ GPS Trajectories
    LocalRec'23: Proceedings of the 7th ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Location-based Recommendations, Geosocial Networks and Geoadvertising, Hamburg, German, 13–16 November 2023, pp. 37–43.
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3615896.3628343

  4. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, and Ryo Sato:
    Thematic Geo-Density Heatmapping for Walking Tourism Analytics using Semi-Ready GPS Trajectories
    2022 IEEE International Conference on Big Data (Big Data), pp. 4944–4951.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/BigData55660.2022.10020743

    • Presented at The 7th IEEE International Workshop on Big Spatial Data In Conjunction with the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Big Data (BSD’22), Osaka, Japan, 17–20 December 2022.
    • The official website: https://cse.ucdenver.edu/~BSD2022/

  5. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, and Min Lu:
    Adaptive Visualization of Tourists’ Preferred Spots and Streets Using Trajectory Articulation
    HANIMOB'22: Proceedings of the 2nd ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Animal Movement Ecology and Human Mobility, Seattle, WA, USA, 1–4 November 2022, pp. 27–32. [ACM Travel Grant Award]
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3557921.3565539

  6. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Ryo Sato, and Akinori Takahashi:
    Tourists Preferred Streets Visualization Using Articulated GPS Trajectories Driven by Mobile Sensors
    19th International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems (W2GIS2022), Constance, Germany (Online), 28–29 April 2022, pp. 43–50.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06245-2_4

  7. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, and Ryo Sato:
    GNSS Trajectory Storytelling Using Mobile Environments
    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII2022), 26 June to 1 July 2022, pp. 254–260.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06417-3_35

  8. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa and Akinori Takahashi:
    Articulated Trajectory Mapping Using Mobile Environments for Location-Based Learning
    Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Advances in Information Technology (IAIT2020), Bangkok, Thailand, 1–3 July 2020, no. 17, pp. 1–6.
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3406601.3406622

Abstract / Demo paper (peer-reviewed)

  1. Min Lu, Sang Tran, Iori Sasaki, and Masatoshi Arikawa:
    Bridging Traditional and Digital Cartography: Techniques in Dynamic Local Georeferencing
    ICA Regional Cartographic Conference The First Asian Cartographic Conference(AsiaCarto2024), Hong Kong, SAR China, 8—10 December 2024.

  2. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, Tomihiro Utsumi, and Ryo Sato:
    Geofence-to-Conversation: Hierarchical Geofencing for Augmenting City Walks with Large Language Models
    MOBILEHCI Adjunct ’24: Adjunct Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, September 30-October 3, Article No.: 24, 2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1145/3640471.3680446

  3. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Min Lu, and Ryo Sato:
    Educational Potential of Map Storytelling Creation using Data Objects-Driven Mobile Mapping Toolkit – KoPpoMai
    31st International Cartographic Conference (ICC2023), Cape Town, South Africa, 13–18 August 2023, Abstracts of the ICA, 6:1-2.
    https://doi.org/10.5194/ica-abs-6-220-2023

MISC

  1. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Tomokazu Tamura, and Min Lu:
    Concept Design of Generative Location-Based Audio Tours
    Workshop of the Commission on Ubiquitous Mapping and Commission on Maps and the Internet organized as part of 31st International Cartographic Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 12 August 2023. [Presentation]

  2. Iori Sasaki, Masatoshi Arikawa, Ryo Sato, and Akinori Takahashi:
    Semantic GPS Trajectory Representation via Articulation Processings
    Workshop of the Commission on Maps and the Internet and Commission on Ubiquitous Mapping organized as part of 30th International Cartographic Conference, online, 2021. [Presentation]



Domestic Publications

Journal (peer-reviewed)

  1. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，Lu Min，内海富博，佐藤諒：まち歩き向け位置情報サービス改善のためのセンサデータ駆動型ライフサイクルの実証，日本地図学会機関紙「地図」（2024）[Accepted]
    • [Engish Title] Verification of Sensor Data-Driven Lifecycle for Improvement of Location-Based Services in Walking Tourism

MISC

  1. 江口颯，佐々木一織，有川正俊，Lu Min，内海富博，佐藤諒：
    ジオフェンシングに基づく観光ビデオブログ生成アプリケーションの開発
    2024年度電気関係学会東北支部連合大会，2E01（秋田県立大学，2024.08.30）

  2. 伊藤香織，若林芳樹，森田喬，矢野桂司，佐々木一織，吉田桃子，川井拓弥，石川初：
    第31回国際地図学会議・第19回国際地図学協会総会（南アフリカ共和国・ケープタウン市）参加報告
    日本地図学会機関誌「地図」61(4)．（2023）

  3. 田村智一，佐々木一織，有川正俊，Lu Min，佐藤諒，内海富博：
    空間クラスタリングを用いたGPSデータ駆動型円形ジオフェンス生成手法の提案と検証
    2023年度情報処理学会東北支部研究会（秋田大学，2023.11）

  4. 田村智一，佐々木一織，有川正俊，Lu Min，佐藤諒，内海富博：
    GPSログデータのクラスタリングによる滞在場所の検出とジオフェンスの自動生成
    2023年度電気関係学会東北支部連合大会（岩手県立大学，2023.09.05）

  5. 加賀谷星也，佐々木一織，渡辺海斗，田村智一，髙橋大晟，Lu Min，佐藤諒，内海富博，有川正俊：
    _ブース型イベント体験向上のためのデジタルスタンプラリーの枠組みのデザインと実証実験
    エンターテイメントコンピューティングシンポジウム2023（東京工科大学，2023.08.31）

  6. 佐々木一織，有川正俊：
    スマートフォンでマイニングする秋田の歴史とこれからの観光DX
    「北光」電子版第6号(2022.11 発刊)．URL: http://www.hokkokai.com/ebooks/book221101/#target/page_no=1

  7. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，佐藤諒，髙橋秋典：
    柔軟かつ低コストな歩行ルート分析のための分節化GPSビッグデータ構築プロセスの提案
    情報処理学会 第84回全国大会，4B-01（2022.03）

  8. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，佐藤諒，髙橋秋典：
    モバイルセンサデータによって再構成する分節化軌跡の提案とそのユーザビリティの効果
    2021年度情報処理学会東北支部研究会，11（2021.12）

  9. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，佐藤諒，髙橋秋典：
    GPS軌跡分節可視化と共有サービスの実現と検証
    情報処理学会第83回全国大会，5ZD-06（オンライン発表，2021.03）

  10. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，佐藤諒，髙橋秋典：
    センサデータを複合的に利用した，歩行軌跡マッピングの分節化手法の実装
    2020年度電気関係学会東北支部連合大会，Q06（書面発表，2020.08）

  11. 佐々木一織，有川正俊，髙橋秋典：
    ユーザによる見返しに配慮した軌跡ログ表示の地理的な要約手法の検討
    情報処理学会第82回全国大会，4ZH-03（オンライン発表，2020.03）

  12. 有川正俊，佐々木一織，Lu Min, Si Ruochen, 髙橋秋典：
    縮尺とモバイル利用環境を考慮した階層型ジオレファレンスの提案
    2019年度電気関係学会東北支部連合大会，1J07（秋田，2019.08）



Thesis

Doctor’s thesis (2025)

Data-Driven Geofencing: Advancing Urban Tourist Exploration with Location Intelligence / データ駆動型ジオフェンシング：位置インテリジェンスによる都市観光行動の促進 [in English]

Master’s thesis (2022)

モバイルセンサを用いたGNSS軌跡データの分節化手法の提案と評価 / Proposal and Evaluation of Articulation Method for GNSS Trajectory Data Using Mobile Sensors．[in Japanese]

Recording GNSS trajectory data to visualize an individual’s movement on a map is an effective way to communicate behavioral experiences both intuitively and objectively. This study highlights the need for characterization and simplification to enhance user interfaces. Consequently, the paper proposes an algorithm named Multiple Mobile Sensor-Based Articulation, which analyzes walkers’ behaviors through mobile sensor fusion and enriches the review of their walking tours.

Bachelor’s thesis (2020)

イラスト表現と位置情報を活用した、まちあるき体験の記録・視覚化 —『あきた羽州街道 時を超えた散歩道』を例に— / Digital Diary of Walking Tours Utilizing Illustrated Maps and GPS Trajectory — “Akita Ushu Kaido: Walks beyond Time” as an Example．[in Japanese]

This study explores “human-centered mapping,” which enhances walking tour experiences by integrating analog map-based guidebooks with mobile environments. Walking tour experiences are categorized into ‘during-walking’ and ‘post-walking’ phases. We designed and implemented three key functions: (1) searching for and finding guide information, (2) a multimedia recording interface, and (3) a feature for reliving the recorded data.



Media



Grant

  • [JSPS科研費] まち歩きを対象としたデータ駆動型地域づくりのためのGPS軌跡分節化手法の研究 (特別研究員奨励費，期間：2022.04-2025.03)

  • [助成金] 情報科学国際交流財団(International Information Science Foundation) 2020年度国際会議参加登録助成 (2020.10)



Award

  • Best Student Presentation Award - AsiaCarto2024 (December, 2024)

  • ACM SIGSPATIAL 2022 Travel Grant Award (November, 2022)

  • 令和3年度 秋田大学研究科長表彰 (March, 2022)

  • 学生奨励賞 受賞．情報処理学会第83回全国大会 (March, 2021)

  • 令和2年度 秋田大学研究科長表彰 (March, 2021)

  • 学生奨励賞 受賞．情報処理学会第82回全国大会 (March 2020)



Educational Activities

Public Lectures

  • Support Staff - Akita University Schooling (July 20, 2024)

    • 秋田大学学内スクーリングの補助
    • “Intro. to Information Engineering/情報工学概論”

  • Support Staff - Science Lab for Honjo High School　(December 26, 2023)

    • 本荘高校サイエンスラボの補助
    • GPSセンサーとイラストマップを用いた位置情報サービス(LBS)入門/Introduction to location-based services using GPS sensors and illustrated maps

  • Assistant Lecturer - Academic Internship for Noshiro High School (July 26, 2023)

    • 能代高校インターンシップの補助
    • 「iOSアプリの仕組みと作り方」

  • Support Staff - One-Day College for Honjo High School　(July 06, 2022)

    • 本荘高校出前講義の補助

  • Support Staff - Academic Internship for Noshiro High School (July 28, 2021)

    • 能代高校インターンシップの補助
    • 「“私の位置"から"観光体験"をつくるGPSデータコミュニケーション」

Teaching Assistant

  • Creative Practice/創造工房実習 - Akita University (2020-2024)

  • Fundamental Informatics/基礎情報学 - Akita University (2020, 2023-2024)

    • Assisted undergraduate students with the fundamental Python programming

  • Labratory for Computer Science and Engineering II/情報工学実験II” - Akita University (2021)

    • Assisted undergraduate students with learning the basics of machine language, image processing, embedded system, packet analysis, CG creation, etc…

  • Data Mining/データマイニング - Akita University (2020)

    • Assisted undergraduate students with leaning R language and methods for data operation, analysis, and visualization.

Others

  • Lecturer in iOS Programming Seminar for newly assigned students in the Arikawa Lab (April, 2022)



Social Activities

Outreach

  • Research Exhibition with NTT East Corp. in Akita City festival (May 25-26, 2024)

    • これが秋田だ！食と芸能大祭典2024

  • Research Presentation during a courtesy visit by representatives from VIVES University of Applied Sciences. (December 06, 2022)

  • Opening Presentation in ICA Joint Workshop on Future Internet and Ubiquitous Cartography (July 13, 2019)

    • Titled “Akita City is A Typical Samurai Castle Town”

Application Release

  • TegaRally (2023, technical adviser)

    • Developed for the Open Campus in Akita University
    • Location-based stamp rally in Tegata Campus of Akita University

  • TegaWalk (2022, main developer)

    • Developed for the Open Campus in Akita University
    • Location-based walking guide in Tegata Campus of Akita University

  • きつねあるき/Kitsune-aruki (2022-, main developer)

    • Tailored for self-guided walking tourism in Akita City
    • Cooperated with Akita City



Editorial Activities

Reviewer

  • MDPI, Remote Sensing
    • 2024
  • Sage Journals, Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science
    • 2022
  • International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems (W2GIS)
    • 2020, 2020, 2020