# Manabu Torii

> computer scientist and bioinformatics researcher

**Wikidata**: [Q55232855](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55232855)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/manabu-torii

## Summary
Manabu Torii is a computer scientist and bioinformatics researcher known for his work in health informatics, natural language processing, machine learning, and information extraction. He currently serves as an information architect at Kaiser Permanente, having previously held research and teaching positions at the University of Delaware, Georgetown University Medical Center, and Oklahoma State University.

## Biography
- Education:
    - Doctor of Philosophy in computer science, University of Delaware (1999-2006)
    - Master of Science in computer science, Oklahoma State University (1997-1999)
    - Bachelor of Science in computer science, University of Aizu (1993-1997)
- Known for: Expertise in computer science, bioinformatics, health informatics, natural language processing, machine learning, and information extraction.
- Employer(s):
    - Kaiser Permanente, Information Architect (March 2014 - Present)
    - University of Delaware, Research Assistant Professor (November 2011 - March 2014)
    - Georgetown University Medical Center, Postdoctoral Researcher & Research Assistant Professor (January 2006 - October 2011)
    - University of Delaware, Teaching Assistant (September 2000 - May 2005)
    - Oklahoma State University, Research Assistant (September 1998 - August 1999)
- Field(s): Health informatics, information extraction, natural language processing, machine learning

## Contributions
Manabu Torii has contributed to the fields of computer science and bioinformatics through his roles as a researcher, information architect, and educator. His work spans key areas such as health informatics, where he applies computational methods to healthcare data, and information extraction, focusing on automatically deriving structured information from unstructured texts. He has also engaged with natural language processing, a field at the intersection of computer science and linguistics, and machine learning, which involves developing algorithms for systems to learn from data. Throughout his career, including positions at Kaiser Permanente, the University of Delaware, and Georgetown University Medical Center, he has applied these advanced computational techniques to address complex problems, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing knowledge and practical applications in these domains.

## FAQs
### Q: What are Manabu Torii's primary fields of expertise?
A: Manabu Torii's primary fields of expertise include health informatics, information extraction, natural language processing, and machine learning. He is also recognized as a computer scientist and bioinformatics researcher.

### Q: Where has Manabu Torii worked?
A: Manabu Torii has worked at Kaiser Permanente as an information architect. Prior to this, he held positions at the University of Delaware, Georgetown University Medical Center, and Oklahoma State University.

### Q: What degrees does Manabu Torii hold?
A: Manabu Torii holds a Doctor of Philosophy in computer science from the University of Delaware, a Master of Science in computer science from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Aizu.

### Q: What is Manabu Torii's current role?
A: Manabu Torii is currently an information architect at Kaiser Permanente, a position he has held since March 2014.

## Why They Matter
Manabu Torii matters for his sustained contributions to the intersection of computer science and biological/medical data, particularly in the evolving landscape of health informatics. His expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and information extraction positions him as a key figure in developing systems that can interpret and utilize vast amounts of health-related information. By applying these advanced computational techniques, he contributes to improving how healthcare data is managed, analyzed, and leveraged for better outcomes. His career trajectory, moving from academic research to a significant role in a major healthcare organization like Kaiser Permanente, demonstrates the practical impact and applicability of his work in real-world health systems. His efforts help bridge the gap between complex data and actionable insights, influencing the development of more intelligent and efficient healthcare solutions.

## Notable For
*   Current role as Information Architect at Kaiser Permanente since March 2014.
*   Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the University of Delaware.
*   Extensive research background in health informatics, natural language processing, machine learning, and information extraction.
*   Held research assistant professor positions at both the University of Delaware and Georgetown University Medical Center.

## Body

### Personal Information
Manabu Torii is a human individual, also known by the aliases Torii M and M. Torii. He is a computer scientist and bioinformatics researcher. He speaks and writes in both English and Japanese.

### Education
Manabu Torii pursued his higher education across several institutions:
*   **University of Aizu (1993-1997):** He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. The University of Aizu is a higher education institution located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, established in 1993.
*   **Oklahoma State University (1997-1999):** He obtained a Master of Science degree in computer science.
*   **University of Delaware (1999-2006):** He completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree in computer science.

### Professional Career
Manabu Torii has held various roles in both academic and industry settings:
*   **Oklahoma State University (September 1998 - August 1999):** Served as a research assistant.
*   **University of Delaware (September 2000 - May 2005):** Worked as a teaching assistant while pursuing his doctoral studies.
*   **Georgetown University Medical Center (January 2006 - October 2011):** Held positions as a postdoctoral researcher and later as a research assistant professor.
*   **University of Delaware (November 2011 - March 2014):** Returned as a research assistant professor.
*   **Kaiser Permanente (March 2014 - Present):** Currently employed as an information architect.

His general occupations include researcher, information architect, and research assistant professor.

### Fields of Work and Research Interests
Manabu Torii's professional and research interests are centered on several key areas within computer science and its applications:
*   **Health Informatics:** A discipline at the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care.
*   **Information Extraction:** The automatic extraction of structured information from un- or semi-structured machine-readable documents, such as human language texts.
*   **Natural Language Processing:** A field of computer science and linguistics focused on enabling computers to understand and process human language.
*   **Machine Learning:** The scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems use to perform tasks without explicit instructions.

### Identifiers
Manabu Torii is associated with several academic and professional identifiers:
*   DBLP Author ID: 87/6724
*   Scopus Author ID: 14029276800
*   Google Scholar Author ID: Eqse5i0AAAAJ
*   Semantic Scholar Author ID: 38346263
*   LinkedIn Personal Profile ID: manabu-torii-b353564
*   ResearchGate Contributions ID: 38693768

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## References

1. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-4825-0696/education/16594070)
2. [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manabu-torii-b353564)
3. [Source](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37665519400)