TAIGO SAKAI
Japanese name: 坂井 泰吾
Publication name: T. Sakai
Ph.D. Student | Special Assistant | Computer Vision Researcher
Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
Email: 263441505@ccmailg.meijo-u.ac.jp
Portfolio: https://sakai1250.github.io/
CV PDF: https://sakai1250.github.io/assets/cv.pdf
GitHub: https://github.com/sakai1250
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakai1250
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eS-5wrQAAAAJ
Qiita: https://qiita.com/sakai1250

SUMMARY
Ph.D. student at Meijo University working on computer vision and continual learning. Research interests include long-tailed learning, dynamic neural capacity, and robust multi-view pedestrian detection and tracking. Author of peer-reviewed international publications and recipient of multiple research and engineering awards.

RESEARCH AREAS
- Continual Learning
- Long-Tailed Learning
- Multi-View Detection & Tracking
- Deep Learning for Medical Imaging

TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Python / PyTorch: deep learning research and experimentation
- OpenCV / Computer Vision: detection, tracking, image analysis
- Linux / Git / GitHub: research infrastructure and reproducible development
- iOS / Web Development: prototype and application development

SELECTED ENGINEERING PROJECTS
- kikonAshI (iOS): custom fashion AI with daily outfit suggestions and character growth features. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/kikonashi/id6502258139 | GitHub: https://github.com/sakai1250/hacku2023
- 超kAI蔵 (iOS): up to 4x AI super-resolution with folder classification and note-taking for research use. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6751739848 | GitHub: https://github.com/sakai1250/super_res
- Who is GT? (iOS): image-AI-versus-user game built around visual classification. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6755972438 | GitHub: https://github.com/sakai1250/Who-is-the-Ground-Truth-

EXPERIENCE
Special Assistant
Meijo University | Apr. 2026 - Present

Researcher / Graduate Student
Hotta Laboratory, Meijo University | 2023 - Present

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Course, Department of Electrical, Information, and Materials Science Engineering
Meijo University Graduate School | Apr. 2026 - Present

Master's Course, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Meijo University Graduate School | Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2026

B.E., Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Meijo University | Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2024

PUBLICATIONS
International Conferences & Workshops - Peer-Reviewed
1. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "NeuroGuard: Neural Gradient Update Aware of Representation Damage." ECCV 2026 Workshop on Human-inspired Computer Vision - Oral, Outstanding Paper Award.
2. K. Toida, T. Sakai, T. Nakamura, H. Shimizu, K. Hotta. "ATLASFusion: Aggregation Tracking with Location-Aware Sparse Fusion for Robust Spatio-Temporal Multi-View Pedestrian Tracking." ECCV 2026 Workshop on Computer Vision for Multimedia Spatial Intelligence through Time - Poster.
3. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Dynamic Distillation and Gradient Consistency for Robust Long-Tailed Incremental Learning." ICIP 2026 - Poster.
4. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Improving Noise Robustness in Medical Image Classification via Dynamic Integration of CNN and KAN." CARS 2026 - Poster.
5. T. Sakai, T. Nakamura, H. Shimizu, K. Hotta. "Visibility-Gated ConvGRU for Robust Multi-View Pedestrian Detection and Tracking in BEV Space." VISAPP 2026 - Oral.
6. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Long-Tailed Data Classification by Increasing and Decreasing Neurons During Training." ICCV 2025 Workshop on Human-inspired Computer Vision - Poster.
7. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Growing Deep Neural Network Considering with Similarity between Neurons." ECCV 2024 Workshop on Human-inspired Computer Vision - Poster.

Domestic Conferences & Symposia
8. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Medical Image Classification with MedViTV2-KAN Using Rational Function Bases." FIT 2026, Fukuoka - Oral.
9. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Gabor-KAN: Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks with Complex Gabor Wavelets for Medical Image Classification." MIRU 2026, Nagasaki - Peer-reviewed Poster.
10. T. Sakai, T. Nakamura, H. Shimizu, K. Hotta. "Visibility-Gated ConvGRU for Robust Multi-View Pedestrian Detection and Tracking in BEV Space." DIA 2026, Kochi - Peer-reviewed Oral.
11. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Improving Noise Robustness in Medical Image Classification via Dynamic Integration of CNN and KAN." JSMBE Tokai Branch Meeting 2025, Aichi - Oral.
12. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Gradient Consistency Regularization and Dynamic Knowledge Distillation for Continual Learning on Imbalanced Data." MIRU 2025, Kyoto - Peer-reviewed Oral.
13. S. Kamiya, T. Sakai, H. Kojima, K. Kuchitsu, T. Tomoi, K. Hotta. "Tip Tracking of Marchantia Rhizoids from Limited Labeled Data." DIA 2025, Fukui - Peer-reviewed Poster.
14. T. Sakai, T. Yonekura, K. Hotta. "Unsupervised Arabidopsis Tip Tracking Using SAM2 and Mask Skeletonization." IPSJ National Convention 2025, Osaka - Oral.
15. K. Toida, T. Sakai, et al. "Improving Multi-Object Tracking Accuracy Using Multiple Views." SSII 2025, Tokyo - Peer-reviewed Poster.
16. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Long-Tailed Data Classification by Increasing and Decreasing Neurons During Training." ViEW 2024, Kanagawa - Peer-reviewed Poster.
17. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Image Classification with Deep Neural Networks Considering Neuron Similarity." Tokai-Section Joint Conference 2024 - Oral.
18. T. Sakai, K. Hotta. "Growing Deep Neural Network Considering the Distribution of Neuron Similarity." IPSJ CVIM 2024 Bachelor Thesis Session - Oral.

ACADEMIC SERVICE
- Technical Program Committee, ECCV 2026 3rd Human-inspired Computer Vision Workshop - Jul. 2026 to Aug. 2026
- MIRU 2026 Wakate Program, survey poster preparation and presentation on new-task research - May 2026 to Aug. 2026
- Technical Program Committee, ICCV 2025 2nd Human-inspired Computer Vision Workshop - Jul. 2025 to Aug. 2025
- Paper Presentation, 61st Nagoya CV/PRML Study Group - Dec. 2024
- Paper Presentation, 60th Nagoya CV/PRML Study Group - Jul. 2024 to Jul. 2025
- Technical Program Committee, ECCV 2024 Human-inspired Computer Vision Workshop - Jul. 2024 to Aug. 2024

AWARDS & GRANTS
- HCV2026 Outstanding Paper Award - 2026
- Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship Repayment Exemption for Outstanding Achievement, Half Exemption - 2026
- The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation Overseas Travel Expense Support - 2026
- Research Grant for Graduate Students (B) - 2026
- IEICE Tokai Branch Student Research Encouragement Award - 2026
- SCAT Research Grant, Encouragement Prize (Declined) - 2026
- Rinnai Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Student - 2026
- DIA2026 Encouragement Award - 3/96 presentations - 2026
- Meijo University President's Award - 2025
- LINE Yahoo HackU Meijo University HappyHacking Award - 2025
- Meijo University Academic Excellence Scholarship - 2025
- MIRU2025 Student Encouragement Award - 55/726 submissions - 2025
- ViEW2025 Visual Inspection Algorithm Contest First Prize - 1/131 entries - 2025
- Meijo University President's Award - 2024
- Axell Super-Resolution Competition, 9th Place - 2024
- IPSJ CVIM Best Bachelor's Thesis Session Award - 2024
- RoboMaster in North America 2024, Second Prize - 2024
- Meijo University President's Award - 2023
- Power Academy Electrical Education Content Contest, First Prize - 2023
- LINE Yahoo HackU Meijo University Grand Prize - 2023
- LINE Yahoo HackU Meijo University HappyHacking Award - 2023
- Meijo University President's Award - 2021
- Power Academy Electrical Education Content Contest, Excellence Award - 2021

CERTIFICATIONS
- JDLA Deep Learning Engineer, Japan Deep Learning Association - 2024
- Third-Class Electric Chief Engineer, Japan - 2023

Full portfolio, publication links, projects, and details:
https://sakai1250.github.io/