Takumi Ueda

Takumi Ueda is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (2024-2026). He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics (2007) from the University of Utah and an M.Eng. in Electrical Exploration (2002) from Waseda University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. (Geophysics) - University of Utah (2007)
  • M.Eng. (Engineering) - Waseda University (2002)
  • B.Eng. (Science and Engineering) - Waseda University (2000)

His research focuses on Exploration Geophysics and Electromagnetic (EM) Methods, particularly for marine and UAV-based geophysical surveys. Key contributions include:

• Developing drone-borne EM systems for buried object detection
• Advancing 3D holographic imaging techniques in marine CSEM
• Optimizing continuous wavelet transforms for MT data processing
• Innovating vertical electrode configurations for sub-seafloor resistivity sensing

His 15 most recent publications (2006-2023) demonstrate expertise in electromagnetic exploration, inverse problem solving, and UAV applications for geophysical monitoring. Collaborative work spans institutions including the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (2002-2017) and the University of Utah.

Professional engagements include:

• Leadership roles in the Physical Exploration Society (2010-present)
• Membership in the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and Japan Society of Computational Methods in Engineering
• Participation in technical committees for CCS monitoring and geophysical software development