KYLE WORRALL

KYLE WORRALL is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of York, specializing in the application of machine and deep learning models to music generation and performance in video games. His PhD research focuses on using language models for real-time music adaptation to reduce player repetition in role-playing games. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of York, an MSc in Sound and Music for Interactive Games from Leeds Beckett University, and a BA in Creative Music Production from Manchester Metropolitan University.

His research interests span AI-driven music composition, human-computer interaction (HCI), and music information retrieval (MIR), particularly exploring how AI interacts with creative professionals. He has published extensively on topics like expressive music rendering, game audio design, and ethical implications of creative AI technologies.

Recent work highlights include analyzing Final Fantasy VII's music evolution across console generations and evaluating AI-based music systems 'in the wild.' His 2024 AI Super Connector Innovation Grant underscores contributions to AI commercialization in creative fields. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on creativity and cognition with institutions like ACM and IEEE.