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Insights from Hironori Washizaki, Professor, Research Promotion Division, Waseda University

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May

Insights from Hironori Washizaki, Professor, Research Promotion Division, Waseda University

  • Early exposure to personal computers and programming, thanks to his father
  • Participating in international software engineering conferences as a university student and meeting industry “superstars” like Linda Rising and James O. Coplien

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Join Stephen Ibaraki as he sits down with Hironori Washizaki, a renowned professor at Waseda University, to explore his remarkable journey through academia, technology, and influential roles in organizations like IEEE. This episode is a deep dive into inflection points, research passion, the evolution of AI, and the future of software engineering.

01:07 | What were the key inflection points in Hironori Washizaki’s life that shaped his career?

  • Early exposure to personal computers and programming, thanks to his father
  • Participating in international software engineering conferences as a university student and meeting industry “superstars” like Linda Rising and James O. Coplien
  • Leading the evolution of the SWEBOK Guide and building global leadership within IEEE

07:19 | How did family support influence Hironori Washizaki’s interest in computers and technology?

  • His father purchased a personal computer, sparking curiosity and self-taught programming
  • Realizing that technical skills could also foster connection with friends and the community

12:25 | What motivated Hironori Washizaki to pursue software engineering, and what were his early experiences?

  • Fascination with making software better and more reliable
  • Joining a software engineering laboratory as an undergraduate student and becoming deeply involved in the software patterns community
  • Writing a search program as a student that was later published by a Japanese publisher

14:46 | How did Hironori Washizaki’s professional career begin and develop after his PhD?

  • Joining the National Institute of Informatics in Japan, focusing primarily on research
  • Becoming immersed in emerging topics like agile development and software patterns during the rise of the Agile movement
  • Taking leadership roles in local and national software engineering communities

17:48 | What are Hironori Washizaki’s current research interests?

  • Exploring how AI can empower software engineering through generative AI for coding, design, and testing
  • Applying software engineering principles to build robust and maintainable AI systems
  • Conducting collaborative research with industry to address challenges in AI-powered software development

20:57 | Which AI models and tools does Hironori Washizaki’s research group use?

  • Using advanced models like OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, and open-source AI models
  • Comparing models based on specific tasks rather than relying on a single platform
  • Encouraging students to experiment with the latest AI frameworks and agents such as OpenClaw

Learn more about Hironori Washizaki: LinkedIn 

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To aspiring technologists, Hironori Washizaki offers this: “If you find something truly meaningful, stick with it, even if others don’t understand it yet. Passion, community, and persistence build greatness.”

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  • Hironori Washizaki is a globally recognized software engineering researcher, educator, and professor at Waseda University in Japan.
  • His work focuses on software engineering, AI-powered development, software quality, software patterns, and human–AI collaboration.
  • He has held major leadership roles within IEEE Computer Society and contributed to the evolution of the SWEBOK Guide and global software engineering standards.
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