Masahiro Konishi

Osaka Metropolitan University, The University of Tokyo

Papers

2

Total Citations

21

H-Index

2

About

Masahiro Konishi’s research spans two distinct yet impactful domains: safe control in cyber-physical systems and advanced astronomical instrumentation. In robotics and automation, Konishi pioneered the integration of deep reinforcement learning with supervisory control theory (SCT) to achieve efficient, formally verified safety in multi-robot warehouse systems. Their 2022 paper on this approach, which has garnered 15 citations, addresses a critical bottleneck in safety-critical applications by combining learning-based adaptability with correct-by-construction safety certificates—a contribution that bridges theoretical control methods and practical deployment. On the astrophysical instrumentation side, Konishi played a key role in developing the Multi-Object Spectroscopy Unit for the SWIMS (Simultaneous-color Wide-field Infrared Multi-object Spectrograph), a cutting-edge instrument that enables simultaneous multi-object spectroscopy and integral field unit capabilities. This work, cited 6 times, supports wide-field infrared observations critical for studying distant galaxies and star formation. Though their citation counts are modest, Konishi’s dual expertise demonstrates a rare versatility, advancing both formal methods for safe autonomy and the engineering of next-generation astronomical tools—a testament to interdisciplinary impact in engineering and science.

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Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
21
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Efficient Safe Control via Deep Reinforcement Learning and Supervisory Control – Case Study on Multi-Robot Warehouse Automation
15 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Osaka Metropolitan University, The University of Tokyo

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