Lyndon Drake

Rev. Dr. Lyndon Drake is a Research Fellow in Theological Ethics and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, holding a DPhil in Theology (2023) and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (2005). His dual expertise bridges biblical studies, economic theology, and AI ethics, with a focus on Māori post-colonial perspectives. Previously, he served as an Archdeacon in the Māori Anglican Church, managing multi-million dollar grants and leading teams of 20+ staff. His career spans finance (Barclays Capital, 2000–2011), AI research, and theological academia.

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Auckland, 1999)
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science with Honours, Auckland, 1999)
• PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of York, 2005)
• BA in Theology (First-Class Honours, Oxford, 2012)
• MSt in Theology (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Oxford, 2017)
• DPhil in Theology (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Oxford, 2023)

Research Interests combine biblical economics (e.g., Jeremiah 32), Māori theological frameworks, and ethical AI applications. His work critiques financial systems through a theological lens, advocating for equitable capital markets.

Key Contributions include Capital Markets for the Common Good (2017) and co-founding the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre in Aotearoa/New Zealand. His publications span biblical exegesis (e.g., prosbul in the Lord’s Prayer) and foundational AI algorithm research (SAT solving, constraint satisfaction).

Awards: Prize-winning Oxford BA in Theology (top graduate of year).

Grants & Leadership: Secured millions in church-related grants, built teams from scratch, and maintained part-time finance roles post-academia.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre, integrating theological and computational ethics research.