Yota Morimoto

Yota Morimoto is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering and a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatory in The Hague. His work bridges music composition, sonification, and interactive sound systems.

• PhD in Music Composition (University of Birmingham, 2015)
• Master's in Sonology (Royal Conservatory in The Hague)

His research focuses on auditory display, sonification, and ambient music, with applications in public space sound design (e.g., Singapore Airport, Floriade 2022). He has developed sound generation systems for institutions like NTT Communication Science Laboratories and Honda R&D.

Key recent publications include studies on biofeedback sonification for autonomous vehicles, seismic data sonification, and sports biomechanics applications. His work integrates SuperCollider programming, spatial audio, and creative technology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Elite Scholarship (University of Birmingham, 2011–2013)

He leads research projects funded by Creative Industries Fund and STROOM Foundation, while also contributing to academic societies like the Japanese Society for Sonic Arts and the International Community for Auditory Display.