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METALEARNING, NEUROMODULATION AND EMOTION
RESEARCH GROUPS
System Integration Group
Leader: Kenji Doya, Department of Computational Neurobiology
Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, ATR International
Research topics: Computational models of the functions of neuromodulators and their interaction dynamics. Simulations and robotic experiments of multiple adaptive agents.
Learning Theory Group
Leader: Takashi Matsumoto, Waseda University
Research topics: Development of metalearning algorithms for estimating optimal hyperparameters and architectures for nonlinear system modeling and time-series prediction.
Adaptive Systems Group
Leader: Shin Ishii, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Research topics: Self-tuning of metaparameters and modular organization in adaptive autonomous agents.
Emotional Memory Group
Leader: Yuko Sekino, Gunma University
Research topics: Control of memory storage in the hippocampus by neuromodulatory inputs. In vivo and in vitro experiments in rats and mice.
Learning Modulation Group
Leader: Toshiyuki Sawaguchi, Hokkaido University
Research topics: Modulation of cortical neuron activities by neuromodulators. Learning experiments in monkeys.
Mental Pharmacology Group
Leader: Shigeto Yamawaki, Hiroshima University
Research topics: The role of serotonin in modulating learning and behavior. Clinical studies with depression patients.