معرفی
Dr David Walker is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Exeter and a member of the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He also contributes to the Environmental Intelligence @Exeter research network.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Exeter (2008–2013)
- BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Exeter (2004–2007)
Research Interests
Dr Walker’s work sits at the intersection of multi-objective optimisation, evolutionary computation, explainable AI and hyper-heuristics. He develops algorithms and visual analytics that help engineers and scientists understand complex optimisation landscapes, with recent emphasis on renewable-energy planning (especially offshore wind farms) and trustworthy AI systems.
Publication Trends
Between 2022 and 2025 he produced a prolific stream of articles on explainable optimisation, many-objective wind-farm design and visual analytics for evolutionary algorithms. These works combine rigorous algorithmic innovation with real-world case studies, demonstrating a clear trajectory toward transparent, human-centred AI for engineering decision-making.
Scientific Awards
No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided material.
Advising & Funding
No explicit list of PhD students, post-docs or grant awards is supplied.
Laboratory & Teams
Dr Walker is affiliated with the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Environmental Intelligence @Exeter network, indicating collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments.
