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Hello! I'm Emmanuel,

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I was born and grew up in Benin, a tiny west African country. 
I now live and work in Osaka, Japan after completing my higher education in this country that became my second home.
My research is at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Psychology and  Affective Sciences. I am interested in developing emotionally intelligent computer systems that could contribute to improve people (learners)'s sense of well-being through experiencing emotional contagion. My current work focuses on the development of embodied conversational agents that go beyond cognition, and care about emotional variables influencing second language communication.

When I’m not working, I love watching soccer (I’m a passionate fan of Real Madrid cf), exchanging with people coming from diverse horizons, or camping.

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Academic Affiliations:

“The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing”, Albert Einstein.

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Emmanuel Ayedoun

Assistant professor,

Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Science

Kansei Information Systems (KIS) Lab

Kansai University

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Research Areas:

 > Emotion-oriented systems

 > Embodied conversational agents

 > Intelligent tutoring systems

 > Computer Supported Second Language Acquisition

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Email:

emay@kansai-u.ac.jp 

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Tel:

00-81-6-6368-0859

 

Address:

3 Chome-3-35 Yamatecho, Suita,Osaka 564-8680 Japan

ABOUT ME
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
2020 April- Current 

Assistant Professor

KANSAI UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering Science,

Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering

April 2018-March 2020

Research Fellow (DC1)

JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (JSPS)

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2018-2020

Doctor's Degree

OSAKA PREFECTURE UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Humanities and Sustainable System Sciences

Major: Informatics

Thesis title: Embodied Conversational Agent to Enhance Second Language Learners Willingness to Communicate

2016-2018

Master's Degree

OSAKA PREFECTURE UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Humanities and Sustainable System Sciences

Major: Informatics

2012-2016

Bachelor's Degree

OSAKA PREFECTURE UNIVERSITY

College of Sustainable System Sciences

School of Knowledge and Information Systems

Major: Informatics

PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Coming soon...
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers

Dom. Conference Papers

Int. Conference Papers

Other Papers

Journal Papers
Journal Papers

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  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Marina Goto, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Swarm Intelligence Inspired Approach for Dynamic Tracking of Members’ Interests in Online Discussion Groups", International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.22, No. 2, (2023). First Online: https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-22-00012.

  • Rikuto Kobayashi, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru，"A Rhythm Compensation System to Foster Exercise Motivation", Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics, No.2, pp.501-505 (2023).【Short note paper (in Japanese)】

  • Yotaro Fuse, Biina Ashida, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Unleashing Fairness: How a Group Norm-Aware Agent Shakes Up the Ultimatum Game", IEEE Access, Vol. 11, pp. 36727-36740 (2023). https://doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3266397.

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta, "An Authoring Tool for Task-Oriented Dialogue Scenarios Design in EFL Context", Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, Vol. 18, Article 27 (2023). https://doi.org/10.58459/rptel.2023.18027

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Towards Emotionally Expressive Virtual Human Agents to Foster L2 Production: insights from a preliminary Woz experiment", Multimodal Technologies Interaction Journal,  Special Issue on Multimodal Conversational Interaction and Interfaces, Volume II, Vol. 6, pp.77-91 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/mti6090077

  • Yotaro Fuse, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Group Norm-Aware Robot Adaptively Maintains Suitable Interpersonal Distance in Human–Robot Group” International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 191-201 (2022). https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.TJSKE-D-21-00078

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Towards Personalized Scaffolding and Fading of Motivational Support in L2 Learner-Dialogue Agent Interactions: An Exploratory Study”, IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 604-616 (2020). https://doi: 10.1109/TLT.2020.2989776

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Dialogue Agents and Learning Support”, Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education, Vol.36, No.4, pp. 221-232 (2019). 【Review paper (in Japanese)】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Adding Communicative and Affective Strategies to an Embodied Conversational Agent to Enhance Second Language Learners’ Willingness to Communicate”, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Vol.29, No.1, pp. 29-57, Springer (2019).

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: Web-services Based Conversational Agent to Encourage Willingness to Communicate in EFL Context, The Journal of Information and Systems in Education, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 15-27 (2016).

Intl. Conf. Papers
International Conference Papers

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  • Akihiro Yoshida, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “Leveraging Cross-Modal Effects to Support Squat Exercise”,  9th International Symposium on Affective Science and Engineering (ISASE 2023), PM-1B-04, (2023) (Online).

  • Rikuto Kobayashi, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Rhythm Correction System for Promoting Motivation Toward Exercise", Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022), W-3-G-2, (2022) (Online and Onsite, Ise-Shima, Mie, Japan).

  • Yotaro Fuse, Ryota Nomoto, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Impression of Robots Adaptively Refraining from Actions in Human–Robot Cooperative Scenario", Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022), T-3-H-2,( 2022) (Online and Onsite, Ise-Shima, Mie, Japan).

  • Fuma Yamamoto, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Human-Robot Interaction Environment to Enhance the Sense of Presence in Remote Sports Watching", Joint 12th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 23th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2022), T-3-H-1, (2022) (Online and Onsite, Ise-Shima, Mie, Japan).

  • Tetsufumi Nakata, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Proposing a Collaborative Multi-agents System for English Learning Support", 6th Workshop on Computer-Supported Personalized and Collaborative Learning, Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Computers in Education, Vol. II, pp. 547-552, (2022) (Online and Onsite Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

  • Yusuke Sakabe, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Leveraging IEC and others’ viewpoints presentation to foster breeding of creative IoT gadgets", 10th Workshop on Technology-Enhanced STEM Education, Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Computers in Education, Vol. II, pp. 311-317, (2022) (Online and Onsite Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Satoko Inoue, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Combining IGA and KG for Serendipitous Learning Contents Recommendation", Proceedings of the 4th Edition of Knowledge-aware and Conversational Recommender Systems  Workshop (KaRS2022) @ACM RecSys2022, CEUR-WS,  Vol.3294, No.2, pp. 12-17, (2022), (Online and Onsite Seattle, USA).

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun and Tokumaru Masataka: ”Towards Emotionally Expressive Virtual Agent to Foster Independent Speaking Tasks: a Preliminary Study”, Proceedings of HCII2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1582. pp. 12-18, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06391-6_2, (2022)

  • Yotaro Fuse, Biina Ashida, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: ”Decision-Making Model for Robots that Consider Group Norms and Interests”, Proceedings of HCII2022, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13303, pp. 475-485, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05409-9_35 (2022)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Marina Goto, and Masataka Tokumaru:  ”Towards Dynamic Formation of Online Discussion Groups: Capturing Variations in Group Members’ Interests based on Topics Flow”, Proceedings of ISASE2022, PM-1A-3, https://doi.org/10.5057/isase.2022-C000034 (2022)

  • Takuto KAWAI, Masataka Tokumaru, and Emmanuel Ayedoun:  “Human Impressions on Imperfect Robots in Cooperative Relationship”, Proceedings of ISASE2022, PM-2A-4, https://doi.org/10.5057/isase.2022-C000028, (2022)

  • Lingkai Wang, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru:  ”Optimization of fuzzy rules in sports highlight extraction method based on genetic algorithm”, Proceedings of ISASE2022, PM-2A-5, https://doi.org/10.5057/isase.2022-C000029, (2022)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: ”Authoring Tool for Semi-automatic Generation of Task-Oriented Dialogue Scenarios”, Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2021), Vol. 1, pp. 41-50 (2021)

  •  Ikuya Edama, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Kansei Perception Support System to Promote Daily Life Awareness”, Proceedings of HCII2021, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Part 2, pp. 241-247 (2021)

  • Shimpei Maruoka, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru: “User Preference and Suitability-Aware Eyeglasses Recommender System”, Proceedings of HCII2021, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Part 1, pp. 358-365 (2021)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Services Task Model Based Dialogue Scenarios Design Towards L2 WTC Support Oriented Dialogues Authoring Tool”, Proceedings of HCII2020, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Vol.12185, pp. 145-163 (2020)  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50017-7_10

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “L2 Learners’ Preferences of Dialogue Agents: A Key to Achieve Adaptive Motivational Support?”, Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2019), Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Vol. 11626, Part II, pp. 19-23 (2019)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Can Conversational Agents Foster Learner’s Willingness To Communicate in a Second Language?: Effects of Communication Strategies and Affective Backchannels”, Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2017), pp. 835-844 (2017) 【Nomination for Best Student Paper Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Communication Strategies and Affective Backchannels for Conversational Agents to Enhance Learners’ Willingness to Communicate in a Second Language”, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED2017), Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Vol.10331, pp. 459-462 (2017) 【Poster Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “HCI Approach to Enhancing Willingness to Communicate in EFL Context”, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Knowledge Management, pp. 449-451 (2015) 【Best Poster Presentation Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “A Conversational Agent To Encourage Willingness To Communicate in the Context of English as a Foreign Language”, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, Vol.60, pp. 1433-1442 (2015)

Domestic Conference Papers
Dom. Conf. Papers

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  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: ”Semi-Automatic Authoring of Task-Oriented English Dialogue Scenarios”, Proceedings of the 91st SIG on Advanced Learning Science and Technology of the Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence, SIG-ALST-C003-04, pp. 20-27 (2021) 【JSAI Incentive Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Semi-automatic Generation of Spoken English Dialogue Scenarios Based on Service Process Model”, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence (2020)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Learners’ Preferences of Conversational Strategies and L2 WTC Outcomes in Using a Dialogue Agent”, Proceedings of the 84th SIG on Advanced Learning Science and Technology of the Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence, SIG-ALST B802-01, pp. 1-8 (2018) 【Young Researcher Incitement Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Motivational Strategies Enhanced Conversational Agent to Increase L2 Learners’ WTC”, Proceedings of the 80th SIG on Advanced Learning Science and Technology of the Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence, SIG-ALST-B507-03, pp. 13-20 (2017) 【Young Researcher Incitement Award】

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Embodied Conversational Agent to Motivate Learners towards Communication in English”, Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence, 1B3-3 (2017)

Other Papers & Presentations
Other Papers

  • Kaito Inoshita, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Shared Experience-Based Dialogue Robot: Implementation and First Impressions“, Proceedings of 15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST2021)

  • Yue Liu, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Can't Remember? Neither Can I: Implementing Purposeful Forgetfulness in Robot-Human Interactions“, Proceedings of 15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST2021)

  • Tetsufumi Nakata, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Fostering English Learners’ Motivation with a Multiple Agents based Cooperative Learning Environment“, Proceedings of 15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST2021)

  • Akihiro Yoshida, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru: “Leveraging Cross-Modal Effect to Support Squat Exercise: a Preliminary Study“, Proceedings of 15th International Symposium on Science and Technology (ISST2021)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun, Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta: “Towards Language-barrier free Knowledge Co-creation: Enhancing Learners’ Willingness To Communicate in English with an Embodied Conversational Agent”, Proceedings of the 7th Knowledge Co-creation Forum, V 14-1 (2017)

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun，Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta：“英語コミュニケーション意欲を高める会話エージェント“，2015 春 JSiSE学生研究発表会, pp.67-68 (2015)【Best Presentation Award】

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