Shikoh Misu Hirabayashi
About Shikoh Misu Hirabayashi
Shikoh Misu Hirabayashi is an undergraduate researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and a co-founder of AR/VR Developers and the Emerging Technology Group. He has held various leadership and research roles at Harvard University and other institutions, while pursuing a double concentration in Neuroscience and Physics.
Work at Broad Institute
Shikoh Misu Hirabayashi has been serving as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. In this role, Hirabayashi engages in research activities that contribute to the institute's mission of advancing the understanding of biology and disease through innovative technology and collaborative efforts.
Co-Founder Roles
Hirabayashi co-founded AR/VR Developers in 2022, focusing on the development of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Additionally, Hirabayashi is a co-founder of the Emerging Technology Group, which also commenced in 2022, emphasizing innovation in technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Hirabayashi is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Harvard University, with a double concentration in Neuroscience and Physics, alongside a secondary concentration in Economics. This educational background spans from 2020 to 2024, equipping Hirabayashi with a diverse skill set applicable to various fields.
Previous Experience at Harvard
Hirabayashi has held multiple positions at Harvard University, including Research Fellow at Harvard Business School for two months in 2022 and Subcommunity Lead at Harvard Innovation Labs from 2022 to 2023. Hirabayashi also served as Academic Chair for the Harvard Undergraduate Association and as a member of The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School.
Early Career Involvement
Before attending Harvard, Hirabayashi participated in various programs, including serving as a Delegate at the Y7 Summit in 2020 and at the High School Diplomats Program at Princeton University in 2018. These experiences contributed to Hirabayashi's understanding of international relations and youth engagement.