Julien Cornebise

Julien Cornebise is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University College London, with over 20 years of experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His career spans both academic and industry leadership roles, including co-founding startups and directing research at major AI organizations.

His academic credentials include an MSc in Computer Engineering, an MSc in Mathematical Statistics, and a PhD in Mathematics specialized in Computational Statistics from University Paris VI Pierre and Marie Curie and Telecom ParisTech. He received the prestigious 2010 Savage Award from the International Society for Bayesian Analysis for his doctoral work.

Dr. Cornebise's research interests span multiple AI domains with a strong focus on practical applications that create social impact. His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world implementations across healthcare, human rights, environmental monitoring, and social good initiatives. He has made significant contributions to medical image analysis, satellite imagery processing, and ethical AI applications.

His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with research spanning from foundational statistical methods to applied AI across diverse domains. Recent work includes significant contributions to medical image analysis, satellite imagery processing, large language models for civic engagement, and ethical AI applications.

• 2021-2023: Co-founder and acting Chief Scientific Officer at ShiftLab Ltd (grew to 31 people)
• 2018-2019: Director of Research, Head of Element AI's London Office (AI for Good focus)
• 2012-2016: Early researcher at DeepMind Technologies Limited (acquired by Google)
• Postdoctoral positions at SAMSI/Duke University, UBC Vancouver, and University College London

Dr. Cornebise has received the 2010 Savage Award from the International Society for Bayesian Analysis. His research has been applied in diverse contexts including healthcare applications with pharmaceutical companies and satellite imagery analysis for the European Space Agency.

As an advisor, he works with several technology startups and nonprofits including Amnesty International. He also provides consulting services to various companies and assists venture funds with due diligence on machine learning technologies and strategic matters. His career demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical applications that create meaningful impact.