Prof. Akira Otsuki is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Professor at the College of Economics, Nihon University, Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Keio University in 2012. In addition to his academic role, he contributes as an officer of the Japan Society of Information and Knowledge (JSIK). His interdisciplinary expertise spans machine learning, data mining, text mining, generative AI, and agent-based AI systems, reflecting a strong foundation in both engineering and socio-informatics.

Significant Achievements

Prof. Otsuki has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his research excellence and innovation:

• International Best Researcher Award (Machine Learning), ISSN Innovation Research and Academic Congress (2025)
• Best Paper Award, International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations (2021)
• Kanto Branch Award, Society of Socio-Informatics (2018)
• Best Paper Award, JSIK (2012)
• Grand Prize, Editage Inspired Researcher Grant (2012)

He has also secured competitive research funding, including the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (2019–2021).

Notable Contributions

Prof. Otsuki has made impactful contributions across multiple domains:

• Advanced Research Publications: Extensive work in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as bankruptcy prediction models, SDGs data analysis, real estate search using RAG models, and social media analytics.
• Knowledge Discovery & Data Science: Developed innovative models like the GV-Index and hMCIndex for evaluating scientific contributions.
• Interdisciplinary Applications: Applied machine learning and text mining to real-world challenges, including disaster prediction using Twitter data, societal behavior analysis, and public facility inequality studies.
• Academic Leadership: Delivered keynote and invited talks on big data science and knowledge discovery, influencing both academic and applied research communities.
• Books & Educational Contributions: Authored works such as Big Data Analysis and Information Literacy for University Freshmen, supporting academic development in data science.

Eligibility for Best Scientist of the Year 

Prof. Akira Otsuki demonstrates strong eligibility for the Best Scientist of the Year award based on:

• Sustained Research Excellence: A consistent record of high-quality publications in reputable international journals.
• Innovation in Emerging Fields: Significant contributions to cutting-edge domains such as generative AI, machine learning, and knowledge analytics.
• Global Recognition: Multiple international and national awards highlighting the impact of his research.
• Interdisciplinary Impact: Application of computational methods to economics, social sciences, and real-world societal issues.
• Academic and Professional Service: Active involvement in scholarly organizations and contribution to the advancement of scientific communities