Takayuki Hoshizaki
About Takayuki Hoshizaki
Takayuki Hoshizaki is a Senior Engineer and Technical Director at Point One Navigation, with expertise in integrating Kalman-filter for precision navigation technologies. He has a strong background in image recognition and holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University.
Work at Point One Navigation
Takayuki Hoshizaki currently serves as Senior Engineer and Technical Director at Point One Navigation, a position he has held since 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. Prior to this role, he worked at Point One Navigation as a Senior Engineer from 2017 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work focuses on advanced navigation technologies, particularly in integrating Kalman-filter for precision Dead Reckoning and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping.
Education and Expertise
Takayuki Hoshizaki earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.E.) and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in the same field from Kyushu University, obtained between 1992 and 1999. His expertise includes six degrees of freedom inertial navigation systems and Global Navigation Satellite Systems, along with a strong background in image recognition technologies.
Background
Before joining Point One Navigation, Takayuki Hoshizaki worked as a Navigation Engineer at Trimble from 2013 to 2017 in Sunnyvale, CA. He also served as a Research Assistant at Purdue University from 2001 to 2003 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher for a brief period in 2004. His diverse experiences in academia and industry have contributed to his technical skills in navigation systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Takayuki Hoshizaki has developed significant expertise in integrating advanced navigation technologies. His work on Kalman-filter applications for precision Dead Reckoning and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping demonstrates his contributions to the field. Additionally, his bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese enhances his ability to collaborate in international environments.