Meet the OniKanji Team
We're a passionate group of language enthusiasts, educators, and technologists dedicated to expanding the pool of kanji learning resources for everyone.
Khalid F.
Founder & Lead Developer
With 10 years of experience in data science, algorithmic development, and technology, Khalid combined his professional expertise with his passion for language learning and interest in Japanese. He created OniKanji to provide a new learning algorithm and ed tech platform that serves as a guide to accelerate kanji learning for students worldwide.
Yosuke Y.
Head of Curriculum
A native Japanese speaker from Aichi Prefecture with a master's degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yosuke brings both technical expertise and teaching experience to OniKanji. After a successful career at Recruit Co., Ltd. in leadership roles, he now dedicates himself to Japanese language education through his popular YouTube channel with 30,000+ subscribers, creating engaging content that makes learning Japanese accessible and enjoyable.
Yoshiteru Y.
Head of Partnerships & Content
A native Japanese speaker from Aichi Prefecture with a master's degree in Engineering from Chukyo University, Teru combines his technical background with a passion for Japanese language education. While working as an engineer, he creates educational content for Japanese learners on Instagram, where he has over 24,000 followers. He also provides personalized 1-on-1 lessons to help learners achieve their language goals.
Matt S.
Advisor of Pedagogy and Linguistics
A Ph.D Candidate at Ohio State University Department of East Asian Languages & Literature. Drawing on five years of experience teaching Japanese at Ohio State University, Matthew pioneers innovative methods for integrating advanced technologies like AI and VR into language instruction. He skillfully blends his pedagogical expertise and technological acumen with a profound enthusiasm for language acquisition and a captivating fascination with East Asian cultures and societies. Matthew's vision is to redefine the language learning journey, championing socialization as the cornerstone of second culture acquisition.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about language learning and technology.
If you're excited about revolutionizing how people learn kanji, we'd love to hear from you!