Toronto, Canada

Chihiro Mori

Computer Science student at the University of Toronto (Trinity College), studying large language models, responsible AI, and AI innovation ecosystem.

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A little about me

I'm an second-year Computer Science student at Trinity College, University of Toronto, and a growing focus on large language models, responsible AI, and the innovation ecosystems that surround them. My research interests sit at the intersection of LLM (e.g. Causal Inference LLM) and citation network analysis — understanding not just how models work, but how research communities build on each other.

Originally from Tokyo, I moved to Toronto to study at one of the world's leading centres for AI research. Outside the study, I share my study-abroad experience to help students consider their future path, as well as enjoy my hobbies: cooking, reading, and the violin.

I'm always glad to connect with researchers, practitioners, and fellow students — reach out via the contact section below.

Studying B.Sc. Computer Science, Trinity College
Focus LLMs · Responsible AI · NLP · Citation Networks
Languages Native Japanese · Fluent English
Based in Toronto, ON, Canada

Research & technical experience

Sept 2026 – Present

Conference Associate, ConferenceX

UofT AI, University of Toronto

Selected for the organizing team of ConferenceX, Canada's largest student-led AI conference. Contributing across speaker outreach, attendee engagement, and day-of logistics to connect the University of Toronto community with leading researchers and practitioners in AI.

May 2026 – Present

LLM Community Researcher, LLMATCH Season 4

Matsuo–Iwasawa Lab, University of Tokyo

Building a foundation in LLM research with the support of lab researchers, conducting individual projects and sharing findings with the community as part of this selective initiative.

Jan 2026 – Present

Web Division Executive

University of Toronto Japan Network (UTJN)

Architected and maintain the official UTJN website on a full-stack Next.js, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL architecture, deployed via Docker on AWS. Work across Marketing, Finance, and Social teams to translate organizational needs into scalable features.

March 2026

Presenter, Trinity College Undergraduate Research Conference 2026

Presented a research proposal, "Comparative Analysis of AI Innovation Ecosystems: A Citation Network Study of the University of Toronto and the University of Tokyo."

Aug 2025

Global Consumer Intelligence Program Student

Matsuo Lab, University of Tokyo

Developed an end-to-end performance-prediction model using LightGBM on the IBM HR Analytics Employee Attrition dataset; engineered custom features and delivered a data-driven talent development proposal (top 14% completion rate).

May 2024 – Dec 2024

Guest Research Student

Sakata Lab, University of Tokyo

Presented research three times on group simulation in inquiry-based learning — the optimal balance between member diversity and group uniqueness — using linear regression and social network analysis.

Technical projects

HackHarvard 2026 (Harvard University)

ClearPath

Won an Honorable Mention in the Healthcare Track presented by Regeneron as part of a four-person team. Built a platform that combines regulatory and shipment data to flag delivery risks for cross-border clinical-trial drug shipments, propose adjusted plans, and alert pharmaceutical teams and optimize cross-sector decision making before deadlines are missed. It features a planner with a visual calendar and delivery timeline (Chalk), alerts and role-based approvals over web and iMessage (Photon) with cited regulatory answers (Claude), route monitoring against NASA FIRMS fire detections and GDACS disaster alerts, and a cross-country regulatory database (Grok). I devised the core concept, sourced public logistics data, and built the uncertainty layer in Chalk, which projects best, likely, and worst-case delivery dates and ship-by dates for 24 countries.

STA130 · Fall 2025

Healthcare Data Analysis

Co-led a research project for Nucleus Independent Living, analyzing gender-based cost disparities across 4,000+ patient records using R-based regression, decision trees, and visualizations.

CSC111 · Winter 2026

NLP Recommendation System

Built a book recommendation engine in Python over 75 Project Gutenberg novels, extracting syntactic features (parse tree depth, lexical diversity) with an interactive Flask + Plotly interface.

NewHacks 2025 (IEEE)

FriendLink

Built a social connection platform featuring a matching system and virtual study rooms, using Python and Flask, at a 24-hour hackathon.

Skills

Languages
PythonTypeScriptSQLRJavaScriptHTML/CSS
Tools & Frameworks
React / Next.jsFastAPIFlaskTailwind CSSPostgreSQLAWSDockerGit
Data & ML
Regression Analysis Decision Trees LightGBM EDA Social Network Analysis NLP

Education & awards

University of Toronto, Trinity College

Expected June 2029

B.Sc. in Computer Science · GPA 4.0 / 4.0

  • Awards: International Merit Admission Award (2025), JASSO Merit Scholarship, Japanese Government (2025)
  • Relevant coursework: STA130 (Statistical Reasoning), CSC111 (Foundations of Computer Science II)

Work experience

Individualized Instructor

Julius, Tokyo

Tutored Math, English, Science, Social Science, and Japanese to individual students.

Attendant

teamLab Planets, Tokyo

Guided international and domestic visitors in English and Japanese, ensuring an engaging and safe experience within the immersive digital art exhibition.

Culture, publications & talks

Beyond research, I perform as a violinist, and I've shared my own study-abroad journey with students in Japan considering a similar path — through talks, published essays, and interviews.

Invited Speaker — Benesse Route H Info Sessions

2025 & 2026

Presented on University of Toronto admissions and the JASSO scholarship application process to prospective Japanese applicants.

Featured Interview — Benesse Overseas Study Lab

June 2026

Interviewed about academics, campus life, and the application process at the University of Toronto for prospective international students.

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Publication — The Nikkei Digital Edition

August 2021

Published essay exploring the connection between satellite technology and art.

Violin Performer

Arts and Culture LLC, Trinity College · Sept 2025 – Present

Performed solo and ensemble pieces, including music from Spirited Away and Beauty and the Beast, at college talent shows.

Jazz Violinist

Otsuma Tama Junior & Senior High School · Feb 2024

Performed a jazz arrangement of "Salut d'Amour" in front of an audience of over 2,000 people.

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Instagram & LinkedIn

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Let's connect

Whether you're a potential supervisor, employer, or collaborator — or just want to talk about AI research, Toronto, or music — I'd love to hear from you.