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Jon McCormack is a Professor jointly appointed in Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (MADA) and Faculty of Information Technology. He founded and directs SensiLab, a research facility focusing on computational creativity, human-machine interfaces, and generative systems. His work spans electronic media art, evolutionary music, and artificial life. McCormack holds a PhD in Computer Science from Monash University, along with degrees in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Film/Television.
Research interests include computational creativity, tangible interfaces, and cybernetic systems. Notable projects include 'Explainable Artificial Creativity' (ARC-funded) and 'Building 4.0 CRC,' addressing architectural innovation through AI. He has been recognized with awards for collaborative projects like the Blundstone Intelligent Footwear for Healthcare.
McCormack's recent articles explore AI-driven art, generative systems, and interdisciplinary design. His work bridges artistic practice with technical innovation, emphasizing ethical and creative dimensions of human-AI collaboration. SensiLab serves as a hub for practice-based research in digital media and interactive systems.
- Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Monash University (2004)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Science/Applied Mathematics, Monash University (1987)
- Graduate Diploma in Film/TV, Swinburne University (1986)
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Applied Mathematics, Monash University (1985)
- Key Projects:
- Lead investigator on 'Explainable Artificial Creativity' (2022–2026)
- Co-investigator in 'Building 4.0 CRC' (2020–2027), exploring AI-driven architectural design
- Awards:
- 2022 Designers Australia Award for Blundstone Footwear
- 2020 'On the Machine Condition' Prize
McCormack's lab, SensiLab, fosters collaborations across disciplines, producing exhibitions, software, and theoretical frameworks for computational creativity. He actively supervises PhD students in practice-based research, emphasizing the intersection of art and technology.
