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Jordan Kidney is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics & Computing at Mount Royal University (MRU), where he has taught since 2011. His academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary (2003 and 2006, respectively). Kidney’s teaching focuses on introductory and advanced programming, systems architecture, operating systems, and web development. His research interests span Artificial Intelligence, particularly machine learning and multi-agent systems. He is recognized for contributions to educational methodologies in computer science and the development of tools like the ARES Simulator for multi-agent systems research.
Education:
- M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Calgary (2006)
- B.Sc. Computer Science, University of Calgary (2003)
Research Interests: Kidney’s work emphasizes AI applications, including machine learning algorithms and multi-agent systems. He explores emergent behavior testing, cooperative behavior learning, and educational frameworks for complex topics like MAS. His research often intersects with practical tools, such as the ARES Simulator, which he has refined to enhance teaching and testing methodologies.
Articles Trends: His publications highlight two key areas: computer science education for non-majors and multi-agent systems research. Recent work (2018) addresses course design challenges for interdisciplinary students, while earlier contributions (2002–2006) focus on ARES-based testing and cooperative behavior analysis in MAS. His earlier studies (2003) also explored genetic algorithms and diversity-driven optimization.
Grants & Advising: No advising roles or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information.
