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Dept. Reasoning for Intelligence
(Shimizu Lab)

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# Data Science # AI # Statistical Causal Inference # Machine Learning

Data science is a discipline that involves extracting valuable information from data and utilizing it for decision-making. The purposes of data analysis vary widely. Machine learning has been highly successful in making predictions based on correlations and is widely used in society. However, understanding causal relationships, not just correlations, is also crucial for informed decision-making.

Our research group focuses on developing mathematical methodologies to uncover the causal mechanisms underlying natural phenomena and human behavior based on data. In particular, we work on designing mathematical frameworks for inferring causal relationships from observational data without intervention, aiming to surpass the limitations of conventional methods and establish new methodological foundations.

Furthermore, we collaborate with researchers across various scientific disciplines to address fundamental problems in natural and social sciences, as well as applied fields such as engineering and medicine.Our goal is to contribute to problem-solving from a methodological perspective. We are also actively engaged in industry-government-academia collaborations to tackle practical challenges.

Staff

Shohei SHIMIZU Professor
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Degree:
Ph.D. in Engineering (2006.3, Osaka University)
Career:

Feb. 2025 – Present

Professor, SANKEN, Osaka University

Feb. 2025 – Present

Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Data Science, Shiga University

Apr.2018 – Jan. 2025

Professor, Faculty of Data Science, Shiga University

Apr. 2016 – Mar. 2018

Associate Professor, Faculty of Data Science, Shiga University

Apr.  2016– Mar. 2018

Specially Appointed Associate Professor, SANKEN, Osaka University (Cross-Appointed)

Apr. 2013 – Mar. 2016

Associate Professor, SANKEN, Osaka University

Apr. 2009 – Mar. 2013

Assistant Professor, SANKEN, Osaka University

Aug. 2008 – Mar. 2009

Postdoctoral Researcher, Global COE, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Apr. 2006 – Jul. 2008

Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

 

Overview of statistical causal discovery

Current Research Topics

  • Research on data analysis methods for discovering causal structures (statistical causal discovery)
  • Research on methods for estimating intervention effects using statistical causal discovery
  • Research on the reliability of AI based on statistical causal discovery
  • Application of the above theories and techniques to industrial and scientific fields
Lab Info

Dept. Reasoning for Intelligence
(Shimizu Lab)

website