Neil Mac Parthalain

Neil Mac Parthalain is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth University. He holds degrees including a BSc from Cardiff University, an MSc from the University of Wales, and a PhD from the University of Wales. His research focuses on computational intelligence, with particular emphasis on feature selection, fuzzy-rough sets, data reduction, and their applications in healthcare and engineering. He has led projects such as 'An intelligent approach to bed occupancy modelling to enhance patient care' (2018–2021) and 'Improved modelling techniques for mammographic image analysis' (2012–2014). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Key research areas include fuzzy inference systems, reinforcement learning, and three-way classification models.

His publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems and PLOS Digital Health, addressing topics such as hospital length of stay prediction and component failure analysis. Collaborations include researchers in mechanical engineering, geology, and robotics. He has supervised 7 doctoral students and contributed to conference proceedings such as the UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence. Media coverage highlights his insights on AI's impact on Welsh language poetry and healthcare systems.