Masashi AONO, PhD


Research Scientist at
Flucto-Order Functions Research Team,
RIKEN-HYU Collaboration Research Center,
Cooperate & International Relations Division,
RIKEN Advanced Science Institute.

Research Interests

-	Life/Mind/Intelligence/Computation/Information ...What are we trying to say?
-	Mathematical Modeling of Complex Systems
-	Experimental Development of Bio-Computers
-	Amoeba-based Computing

Education & Appointments

-	1995-1999: BA. Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University, Japan.
-	1999-2004: MA & PhD. Dept. of Information Media Science, Kobe University, Japan.
-	2004-2007: Local Spatiotemporal Functions Lab., Frontier Research System, RIKEN, Japan.
-	2007: present position.

Selected Publications (peer-reviewed)

1)	M. Aono, L. Zhu, S.-J. Kim, M. Hara, "Performance enhancement of amoeba-based neurocomputer for 8-city traveling salesman problem," Proceedings of NOLTA 2011, Kobe, Japan, 104-107 (2011).
2)	L. Zhu, M. Aono, S.-J. Kim, M. Hara, "Problem-size scalability of amoeba-based neurocomputer for traveling salesman problem," Proceedings of NOLTA 2011, Kobe, Japan, 108-111 (2011).
3)	S.-J. Kim, E. Nameda, M. Aono, M. Hara, "Adaptive tug-of-war model for two-armed bandit problem," Proceedings of NOLTA 2011, Kobe, Japan, 176-179 (2011).
4)	M. Aono, L. Zhu, M. Hara, "Amoeba-based neurocomputing for 8-city traveling salesman problem," International Journal of Unconventional Computing 7 (6), 463-480, (2011).
5)	M. Aono, Y. Hirata, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Greedy versus social: Resource-competing oscillator network as a model of amoeba-based neurocomputer,"Natural Computing 10, 1219-1244 (2011).
6)	S.-J. Kim, M. Aono, M. Hara, "Tug-of-war model for multi-armed bandit problem," Unconventional Computation 2010, LNCS 6079, Springer, 69-80 (2010).
7)	S.-J. Kim, M. Aono, M. Hara, "Tug-of-war model for the two-bandit problem: Nonlocally-correlated parallel exploration via resource conservation," BioSystems 101, 29-36 (2010).
8)	K. Ozasa, M. Aono, M. Maeda, M. Hara, "Simulation of neurocomputing based on the photophobic reactions of Euglena with optical feedback stimulation," BioSystems 100, 101-107 (2010).
9)	Y. Hirata, M. Aono, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Spontaneous mode switching in coupled oscillators competing for constant amounts of resources," Chaos 20, 013117 (2010).
10)	M. Aono, Y. Hirata, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "A model of amoeba-based neurocomputer," Journal of Computer Chemistry, Japan 9 (3), 143-156 (2010).
11)	M. Aono, M. Hara, K. Aihara, T. Munakata, "Amoeba-based emergent computing: Combinatorial optimization and autonomous meta-problem solving," International Journal of Unconventional Computing 6, 89-108 (2010).
12)	M. Aono, Y. Hirata, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Resource-competing oscillator network as a model of amoeba-based neurocomputer," Unconventional Computation 2009, LNCS 5715, Springer, 56-69 (2009).
13)	K. Ozasa, M. Aono, M. Maeda, M. Hara, "Simulation of neurocomputing based on photophobic reactions of euglena: Toward microbe-based neural network computing," Unconventional Computation 2009, LNCS 5715, Springer, 209-218 (2009).
14)	M. Aono, Y. Hirata, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Amoeba-based chaotic neurocomputing: Combinatorial optimization by coupled biological oscillators," New Generation Computing 27, 129-157 (2009).
15)	M. Aono, Y. Hirata, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Combinatorial optimization by amoeba-based neurocomputer with chaotic dynamics," Natural Computing, PICT1, Springer, 1-15 (2008).
16)	M. Aono, M. Hara, "Spontaneous deadlock breaking on amoeba-based neurocomputer," BioSystems 91, 83-93 (2008).
17)	M. Aono, M. Hara, K. Aihara, "Amoeba-based neurocomputing with chaotic dynamics," Communications of the ACM 50(9), 69-72 (2007).
18)	M. Aono, M. Hara, "Amoeba-based nonequilibrium neurocomputer utilizing fluctuations and instability," Unconventional Computation 2007, LNCS 4618, Springer, 41-54 (2007).
19)	Y.-P. Gunji, K. Sasai, M. Aono, "Return map structure and entrainment in a time-state-scale re-entrant system," Physica D 234, 124-130 (2007).
20)	M. Aono, M. Hara, "Dynamic transition among memories on neurocomputer composed of amoeboid cell with optical feedback," Proceedings of NOLTA 2006, Bologna, Italy, 763-766 (2006).
21)	M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Material implementation of hyperincursive field on slime mold computer," CASYS 2003, AIP conference proceedings 718, 188-203 (2004).
22)	M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Resolution of infinite-loop in hyperincursive and nonlocal cellular automata: Introduction to slime mold computing," CASYS 2003, AIP conference proceedings 718, 177-187 (2004).
23)	Y.-P. Gunji, T. Takahashi, M. Aono, "Dynamical infomorphism: Form of endo-perspective," Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 22, 1077-1011 (2004).
24)	S. Tsuda, M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Robust and emergent Physarum logical-computing," Biosystems 73, 45-55 (2004).
25)	M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Beyond input-output computings: Error-driven emergence with parallel non-distributed slime mold computer," BioSystems 71, 257-287 (2003).
26)	Y.-P. Gunji, Y. Kusunoki, M. Aono, "Interface of global and local semantics in a self-navigating system based on the concept lattice," Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 13, 261-284 (2002).
27)	M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Local semantics for the part-whole problem: An alternative CA system based on unserializable parallel processing," CASYS 2002, AIP conference proceedings 627, 71-84 (2002).
28)	M. Aono, Y.-P. Gunji, "Autonomous selection and indefinite goals: A system ising Bezier curves as dynamically re-defined transition rules," CASYS 2001, AIP conference proceedings 573, 242-256 (2001).

Media Appearances

1)	AFP, "Japan scientists hope slime holds intelligence key," Dec. 28 (2011).
2)	TBS (Japanese TV station), "Gacchiri Monday (RIKEN: Future-oriented Amoeba Computer?)," Oct. 17 (2010).
3)	Sankei Shinbun (Japanese general news paper), "Studies on Intelligence of Slime Mold," Mar. 22 (2010).
4)	AXIS Magazine, "Paradigm shift in device design sought by the world's slowest Amoeba chip computer," Mar. (2009).
5)	Tokyo/Chunichi Shinbun (Japanese general newspaper), "The world's slowest about-right computer," Nov. 4 (2008).
6)	RIKEN News, "Flucto-Order beyond the limit: The world's slowest computer," No. 328, 10-13, Oct. (2008).
7)	Daily Telegraph (British general newspaper), "Can we make software that comes to life?" Aug. 5 (2008).
8)	Nikkei Shinbun (Japanese general newspaper), "BioComputer to create new ideas," Apr. 22 (2007).
9)	Nikkei Shinbun (Japanese general newspaper), "Computer using slime mold," Mar. 19 (2007).

Patent

1)	Japanese Patent No. 4572745, Application No. 2005-164281, M. Aono, M. Hara, "Information processing system using cells that exhibit cooperative phenomena," Filed: Jun. 3, 2005, Registered: Aug. 27, 2010.

Selected Administrations

1)	International Workshop on Information Physics and Computing in Nano-scale Photonics and Materials (IPCN) 2012, Orleans, France, Sep. 7, 2012: Program Committee
2)	IEICE Technical Committee on Complex Communication Sciences: Assistant Secretary
3)	International Workshop on Computing with Spatio-Temporal Dynamics 2010, Tokyo, Japan, Jun. 21-25, 2010: Organizer
4)	International Conference on Unconventional Computation 2010, Tokyo, Japan, Jun. 21-25, 2010: Program/Organizing Committees
5)	International Conference on Unconventional Computation 2009, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Sep. 7-11, 2009: Program Committee

Selected Invited Talks

1)	33rd Nanophotonics Open Seminar, "Amoeba-based computing: Global optimization in resource allocation and decision-making by spatiotemporal oscillatory dynamics," Univ. of Tokyo, Nov. 17, 2011.
2)	3rd International Conference on Chaos Revolution in Science, Technology, and Society (ICR2011), "Amoeba-based chaotic neurocomputing: Spatiotemporally-correlated search dynamics for optimization problems," Depok, Indonesia, Feb. 22, 2011.
3)	Meiji Univ. GCOE Program, 34th MAS Seminar, "Amoeba-based neurocomputing: spatio-temporal dynamics for overall optimization in resource allocation and decision making," Ikuta, Japan, Dec. 20, 2010.
4)	Workshop on Molecular Robotics, "Amoeba-based computing," Tokyo, Japan, Jul. 30, 2010.
5)	Workshop on Noise and Fluctuation in Living Organisms, "Amoeba-based neurocomputing and resource-competing oscillator network," Wako, Japan, Jul. 10, 2009.
6)	RIKEN Symposium: Hierarchical Crossing Molecular and Sysytem Life Science, Aug. 7-8, 2009, Wako, Japan.
7)	BMB (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) 2008, Symposium: From Molecular Biology to Post-NanoTechnology, Dec. 12, 2008, Kobe, Japan.
8)	Hakodate Future University, "Amoeba-based NeuroComputer: Combinatorial Optimization and Emergent Coputation" Hakodate, Japan, Sep. 2008.
9)	4th Open Workshop on Fusion of Bio- and Nano-Technologies, "Emergent Function baed on Biological Information Processing," Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 2007.