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Noriko Arai is a pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence and automated reasoning, best known for leading the ambitious "Todai Robot Project" at Japan's National Institute of Informatics. Her work explores the intersection of AI, formal mathematics, and education, asking whether machines can replicate human-level problem-solving on complex tasks like university entrance exams. Her most cited paper, "Mathematics by machine" (2014, 18 citations), revisits Hilbert's program to examine the theoretical and practical limits of automating mathematical reasoning—a contribution that bridges foundational logic with modern AI. Arai's landmark project, documented in papers such as "The impact of AI—can a robot get into the University of Tokyo?" (2015, 10 citations), developed an AI system capable of answering real exam questions, achieving a score high enough to enter Japan's most prestigious university. This work not only advanced automated deduction and natural language processing but also sparked global conversations about AI's role in education. With additional contributions on solving sequence problems in entrance exams (2016, 7 citations), Arai's research has garnered over 38 citations, establishing her as a key figure in AI-driven educational technology and automated reasoning.