Curriculum Vitae

my academic and professional activities

Academic CV Career Resume (EN+JP)
Aaron Bramson

Aaron Bramson

Complexity Scientist
Philosopher
Social Scientist

Contact

  • aaronbramsongmail.com
  • Tokyo, Japan

Subject Matter Expertise

Complex Systems Theory

Agent Based Modeling

Network Theory and Analysis

Geospatial Data Analysis

Data Science and Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Simulation

Game Theory

Bayesian Networks

Ethical Theory

Scientific Writing

Diversity and Polarization

Sustainability and Robustness

Technical Skills

Python

Mathematica

Netlogo

LaTeX

HTML & CSS & JavaScript

Photoshop & Illustrator

Languages

  • English Native
  • Japanese Professional
  • German Basic
  • Spanish Basic

Education

PhD Joint Political Science and Philosophy

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2004 - 2012

Dissertation: "Evolution of Prosocial Behavior through Preferential Detachment"

Certificate in Complex Systems and ABMs

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2004 - 2008

Five additional graduate courses related to complexity in outside disciplines

M.S. in Mathematics

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

2002 - 2004

Specialization in Mathematical Statistics

B.S. in Economics

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

1995 - 1999

B.A. in Philosophy

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

1995 - 1999

Experience

Principal Investigator

GA technologies, AI Strategy Center

2018 - Present
  • Lead scientist developing novel analysis methods and algorithms
  • Develop solutions for multiple business purposes related to real estate
  • Conduct research on geospatial data analysis, network theory, and visualization
  • Supervise research, data analysis, and development of various AI projects
  • Regularly present at international conferences and publish in academic journals

Research Scientist

RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Lab for Symbolic Cognitive Development

2014 - 2018
  • Lead scientist developing algorithms for patented experiment control system
  • System combined adaptive multisensor neurobehavioral data fusion, experiment automation, unsupervised pattern discovery, supervised pattern matching, novel nonparametric statistics, and a web-based interactive visualization
  • Collaborated with neuroscientists, engineers, economists among others

Postdoctoral Appointee

Sandia Labs, Systems Research, Analysis, and Applications

2013 - 2014
  • Created simulations of social network effects in opinion dynamics
  • Investigated bounding unknown unknowns in complex system behavior
  • Researched optimal iterative data course-graining methods

Visiting Research Professor

Ghent University, Department of General Economics

2012 - 2013
  • Created a "temporal web" approach to intertemporal networks
  • Used it to track risk propagation in large-scale interbank transaction data
  • Developed an agent-based model to predict bank failure and cascading collapse
  • Taught seminars on complex systems, network theory, and agent-based models

Selected Publications

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  • "Diplomatic Relations in a Virtual World"

    Political Analysis, 2022

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  • "Formal Measures of Dynamical Properties: Tipping Points, Robustness, and Sustainability"

    Complex Adaptive Systems, 2019

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  • "Measuring Propagation with Temporal Webs"

    Temporal Network Epidemiology, 2017

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  • "Disambiguation of Social Polarization Concepts and Measures"

    Mathematical Sociology , 2016

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