Shinya Fujii is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, the Director of the NeuroMusic / x-Music Laboratory at Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC), a researcher for the Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PREST) at The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and the Chief Music Officer at VIE Inc. Awarded a scholarship from AN Music School Kyoto as a drummer, Fujii completed his Ph.D. in Human and Environmental Studies at Kyoto University, focusing on the neuro-muscular mechanisms underlying skilled drumming movements. His research interests encompass the Neurosciences and Music, particularly the neural origins of human musicality in perceiving and producing rhythm, beat, and groove. He has completed postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Tokyo, Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. Before assuming his current role, he served as a Project Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo and an Assistant Professor at Keio University.

EMPLOYMENT AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • 2023 – Present The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PREST), Researcher
  • 2022 – Present VIE Inc, Chief Music Officer (CMO)
  • 2019 – Present Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Associate Professor
  • 2016 – 2019 Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Assistant Professor
  • 2015 – 2016 The University of Tokyo, Department of Physical and Health Education, Graduate School of Education, Project Assistant Professor
  • 2013 – 2015 University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery (CPSR), Postdoctoral Fellow
  • 2011 – 2013 Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Postdoctoral Fellow
  • 2010 – 2013 The University of Tokyo, Department of Physical and Health Education, Graduate School of Education, Postdoctoral Fellow
  • 2013 – 2015 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research Abroad
  • 2010 – 2013 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (PD)
  • 2007 – 2010 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1)

EDUCATION

  • 2010 Ph.D. in Human and Environmental Studies (Kyoto University) 
  • 2005-2010 Kyoto University, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies 
  • 2001-2005 Kyoto University, Faculty of Integrated Human Studies
  • 2002-2005 Kyoto AN Music School, Department of Percussion (Scholar Awarded)

AREA OF EXPERTISE

  • Music and Neuroscience (Neuromusic)
  • Drums and Rhythm
  • Music Brain and Body
  • Motor Control and Learning in Music Performance
  • Music Perception and Cognition
  • Origin of Human Musicality
  • Beat Perception and Synchronization
  • Amusia and Beat-deafness
  • Auditory Feedback and Motor Rehabilitation

COURSES TOUGHT

  • MUSIC AND THE BRAIN
  • MUSIC AND THE MIND / BODY
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 TO 5 (Rhythmic Training: Drums and Percussion)
  • DATA-DRIVEN ART
  • SONGWRITING
  • ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOP(XD1)
  • ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOP(XD2)
  • ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOP(XD3)
  • ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOP(XD4)
  • MASTER SEMINAR
  • SEMINAR (NeuroMusic)
  • SEMINAR (x-Music)
  • SEMINAR (Sing in Synchronization)
  • SEMINAR (Sonification of Smart Footwear)
  • ACADEMIC PROJECT (MUSIC)
  • ACADEMIC PROJECT (NEURO)

PUBLICATIONS

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