About
Tomoko Hashida is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, where she explores the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Media, and Speculative Design. Her work bridges art, technology, and psychological insight, focusing on interfaces that challenge conventional human-environment relationships.
- Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Information Studies (The University of Tokyo), MSc in Interdisciplinary Information Studies (The University of Tokyo), BA in Musicology (Tokyo University of the Arts)
Hashida's research centers on redefining interaction through systems that reveal hidden aspects of familiar environments. Key projects include:
- Floatio: Levitating tangible interfaces
- rapoptosis: Self-destructive prototyping
- Photochromic Sculpture: Light-reactive 3D displays
- Peaflet: Personalized museum souvenirs
- atmoRefractor: Heat haze-controlled spatial visuals
Her publications across ACM, SIGGRAPH, and Virtual Reality Society of Japan journals demonstrate a commitment to innovative display technologies and human-centric design. Awards like the Funai Academic Award and Entertainment Computing Best Paper recognize her contributions to interactive experiences. She has contributed to 15 major publications between 2015-2019, spanning disciplines from computer science to art-science synthesis.