Pierre Le Bras

Pierre Le Bras is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on the intersection of Data Visualization and Machine Learning, emphasizing interactive systems that explain complex processes. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work on information communication and accessibility.

Le Bras has collaborated with researchers across disciplines, including robotics and healthcare, and has received recognition for projects like the Visualising Covid-19 Research initiative. He actively supervises PhD students and explores topics such as large language models, remote planning frameworks, and user-centered visualization tools.

• Key Research Themes: Machine Learning Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Exploratory Data Analysis
• Awards: Visualising Covid-19 Research and Improved by Google Cloud (2020)
• Advising & Grants: Accepting PhD students since 2016; involved in collaborative projects funded by Google Cloud and other institutions.

His work bridges technical rigor with user-centric design, aiming to enhance how audiences interpret and communicate complex information.