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Hello! I'm Emmanuel,

I am a researcher working at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Psychology, and Affective Sciences. Born and raised in Benin, West Africa, I now call Osaka, Japan my home, where I completed my higher education and established my career.

My current research spans the development of intelligent systems that enhance human creativity, learning, and well-being. I'm exploring innovative approaches such as interactive evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, and emotionally expressive virtual human agents. My work aims to create technology that is not only cognitively effective but also emotionally intelligent, with applications in areas like second language learning, online group dynamics, exercise motivation, and creative thinking support.

Outside of academia, I'm an avid soccer enthusiast and a passionate supporter of Real Madrid C.F. I also enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and occasionally indulge in camping adventures.

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“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

Research Areas:

 > Emotion-oriented systems

 > Embodied conversational agents

 > Intelligent tutoring systems

 > Computer Supported Second Language Acquisition

Email:

emay@kansai-u.ac.jp 

Tel:

00-81-6-6368-1121, Ext. 5871

 

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

  • Sora Yamamoto, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Exercise Support System Using Self-Growing Avatar with Interactive Evolutionary Computation", Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Accepted). 【Short note paper (in Japanese)】

  • Seiya Sakaguchi, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "A System for Enhancing Exercise Motivation through Peer Learning with Agents", Journal of the Japanese Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics, Vol. 36, No. 2 (Accepted). 【Short note paper (in Japanese)】

  • Inoue, Satoko, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Leveraging Interactive Evolutionary Computation to Induce Serendipity in Informal Learning" Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, Vol. 8, No. 11: 103, (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/mti8110103 

  • Yusuke Sakabe, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Leveraging IEC and Others’ Viewpoints Presentation to Support Creative Thinking", International Journal of Affective Engineering, Vol.23, No.2, pp.157-168, (2024). 

  • 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. 3,  pp. 209-220, (2023). 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, Vol. 35, No. 2 pp. 673-677 (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

  • Ryusei Azuma, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Masataka Tokumaru, “Exploring the Benefits of Strategic Hesitations in Language Learning Robots”, The 4th Workshop on Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Interactions and Learning Motivation, @ICCE2024, vol.2, pp. 592-598, , 2024-11 (Manila, Philippines).

  • Yuma Shimosaka, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Masataka Tokumaru, “Optimization of Non-Verbal Information for English Conversation Agents Using Interactive Evolutionary Computation”, The 4th Workshop on Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Interactions and Learning Motivation, @ICCE2024, vol.2, pp. 585-591, 2024-11 (Manila, Philippines).

  • Yusuke Sakabe, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “MESHing Minds: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and IoT Programming Through Collaborative Mixed Reality”, The 32nd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2024), vol.1, pp. 145-154, 2024-11 (Manila, Philippines). 【Best Student Paper Award】【Nomination for Best Overall Paper Award】

  • Yoshiki Tominaga, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru, “POP Advertisement Generation System based on Regulatory Focus Theory and IEC”, 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research 2024 (KEER2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Taichung, Taiwan). 【Best Conference Paper Award】

  • Tetsuaki Togo, Emmanuel Ayedoun, Hiroshi Takenouchi, and Masataka Tokumaru, “Product Recommendation System That Promotes Selection Using Dominance Structuring Process”, 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research 2024 (KEER2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Taichung, Taiwan). 【Best Conference Paper Award】

  • Keishi Ohya, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “Evolutionary Music Synthesis: A Generative AI System with Interactive User Feedback”, Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Himeji, Japan).

  • Sora Yamamoto, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “Exercise support system with self-growing avatars using interactive evolutionary computation”, Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Himeji, Japan).

  • Seiya Sakaguchi, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “Exercise motivation improvement system through peer learning with agent”, Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Himeji, Japan).

  • Ryoto Mikawa, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “An IEC-driven Optimization of Gestures to Enhance Personality Traits in Communication Robots”, Joint 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 25th International Symposium on advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2024), accepted, 2024-11 (Himeji, Japan).

  • Yotaro Fuse, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Group Norm Awareness of Mobile Robots in Virtual Space Multi-Agent Simulation", 26th International conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII2024, LNCS 14685, pp. 91–104, (2024), Washington DC, USA.

  • Akira Inaba, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Toward Natural Human-Robot Interaction: A Dialogue Management Model for Modulating Social Dialogue Distance", 24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems , TM1-4, pp. 18-24, (2023), Gwangju, South Korea.

  • Kaito Nagayasu, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Enhancing Movie Discovery: A Serendipity-Driven Recommendation System based on Temporal Relevance of Color Features", 24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems , TM1-4, pp. 18-24, (2023), Gwangju, South Korea.

  • Yuri Kanazawa, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Impact of Robot Appearance and Attitude Changes on Human Impressions: a Preliminary Study", 24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems , TM1-3, pp. 12-17, (2023), Gwangju, South Korea.

  • Yuya Tsubokura, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "Combining Kansei Retrieval and GAN to Foster Personalized Illustration Generation", 24th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems , TM1-2, pp. 6-11, (2023), Gwangju, South Korea.

  • Emmanuel Ayedoun,  Yuki Hayashi, and Kazuhisa Seta,"Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Dissemination of L2 Learning Resources: An Integrated Framework for Creating and Distributing Dialogue Scenarios", 31st International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2023), pp.123-125, (2023), Matsue, Japan.

  • Tetsufumi Nakata, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, "A Collaborative English Learning System with Role Reversal Feature", IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), pp. 1-6, (2023), Auckland, New Zealand. doi: 10.1109/TALE56641.2023.10398383.

  • Akihiro Yoshida, Emmanuel Ayedoun, and Masataka Tokumaru, “A Collaborative English Learning System with Role Reversal Feature”,  IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 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

  • 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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