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Jun Rekimoto is a pioneering researcher in human-computer interaction, with a focus on telepresence systems that blur the line between physical and virtual presence. His major contributions center on developing innovative interfaces that enable remote users to embody surrogates—whether human, robotic, or aerial—to enhance communication and collaboration. Notable works include ChameleonMask (37 citations), which projects a remote user’s face onto a local surrogate’s face, and Flying Head (36 citations), a system that synchronizes a user’s head movements with a UAV for immersive aerial telepresence. Rekimoto also explores self-image feedback for sports training, as seen in Swimoid (33 citations) and Around Me (27 citations), which help athletes visualize and correct their movements. His ScalableBody project (15–11 citations) addresses gaze alignment in telepresence robots, while Behind-the-Mask (16 citations) tackles face occlusion in VR headsets. With over 200 citations across his top papers, Rekimoto’s work has significantly advanced the field of embodied interaction, earning him recognition as a leader in designing systems that extend human presence across distance and context.