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London, England, Gb

PhD Titled: Digital Humans: Automatic Character AnimationDeveloped cutting-edge Multimodal Generative AI models for speech-to-animation, including diffusion modelsAchieved competitive results in two successive Generation and Evaluation of Non-verbal Behaviour for Embodied Agents ChallengesHarnessed Large Language Model (LLM) features to produce high-quality outputsEngaged at length with generative modelling best practices through paper reviews and library documentationExhibited a high standard of technical communication and an ability to adapt stylistically to the needs of different publications, conference talks, and guest lecturesIndependently developed AI engineering and experimental procedures by tracking experiment performance and model optimisation using tools such as Weights and Biases Performed extensive subjective and objective evaluation using advanced techniques such as Frèchet Distances and pair-wise statistical analysisMultimodal data analysis and exploration resulting in journal publication

Worked within the UEA Computer Science department, assisting with research in user identification using keystroke dynamicsDesigned successful machine learning experiments for user identification using keystroke dynamicsFully understood and implemented appropriate ethical procedure regarding the implications of AI and human user study dataDeveloped a full-stack online data-gathering platform and data-processing pipeline for use on multiple datasetsProductively collaborated with other research groups with internal and external research groups

Completed a year-long placement with Boeing Defence UK, gaining exposure to a variety of departments and work processes, including its industry-leading R&D departmentWorked on a full-stack website development project with continual positive client feedback Praised for my ability to adapt quickly to new environments and projects as they were assignedDeveloped quick code implementation, prototyping and experimental skillsExperienced requirements gathering and current landscape analysisEmployee Involvement vice-captain. A leader in encouraging good team practices, active team involvement, improvements and cost-reduction initiatives

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Artificial Intelligence

PhD Title: Digital Humans: Automatic Character Animation

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science