Senan Kiryakos

Dr. Senan Kiryakos is a Research Fellow at the University of Tsukuba, specializing in bibliographic data modeling, metadata frameworks, and multimedia franchises. His work focuses on developing ontologies for Japanese visual media, integrating fan-created data, and enhancing access to cultural content through innovative metadata systems.

Key research includes the Japanese Visual Media Graph project, which aggregates data on anime, visual novels, and manga. He collaborates extensively with institutions like Tsukuba to explore metadata-centric digital archives and RDF applications.

Publications emphasize ontology design, heterogeneous data integration, and frameworks for multimedia franchises. His research bridges library science, computer science, and digital humanities to address challenges in cultural content preservation and access.

Notable contributions include conceptualizing superworks as unified entities and leveraging fan-generated data for academic research. His work highlights the role of metadata in organizing digital cultural heritage and improving access to complex media franchises.