Makoto Mizunami

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Makoto Mizunami is a leading figure in neuroethology, best known for his pioneering work on insect learning, memory, and decision-making. His research primarily explores the neural mechanisms underlying adaptive behavior in insects, particularly crickets and cockroaches, using a combination of electrophysiology, behavioral assays, and computational modeling. Mizunami’s major contributions include elucidating how insect brains process olfactory and visual cues to form associative memories, and how they integrate sensory information to make flexible foraging and escape decisions. His work has been highly influential, with his most-cited papers collectively garnering hundreds of citations, reflecting their impact on both basic neuroscience and bioinspired robotics. Notably, he co-edited the landmark volume *Bioinspired Actuators and Sensors* (2016), which bridges biology and engineering by detailing actuation and sensing mechanisms in plants and animals and applying these principles to the design of novel technologies. This interdisciplinary achievement underscores Mizunami’s role in translating fundamental insights about insect cognition into practical innovations, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the neural basis of behavior and bioinspired design.