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Professor Kenneth Brown is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is a Principal Investigator at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and the CTVR (Telecommunications Research Centre).
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Glasgow, 1986
- MSc Mathematical Logic and the Foundations of Computation, University of Manchester, 1987
- PhD Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, University of Bristol, 1991
His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, constraint programming, optimisation, and distributed reasoning, with applications in wireless networking, sensor networks, and dynamic resource management. He also works on smart energy systems, data analytics, and human-centric applications. His recent work includes projects under the SFI-funded Insight Centre and Horizon Europe initiatives like GLACIATION and SEISMEC.
His publications span topics from wireless sensor network optimization and cognitive radio to constraint-based decision support and AI in emergency management. He has led and contributed to over 15 recent publications in top-tier journals and conferences, showing a strong trend in AI-driven solutions for networked and intelligent systems.
- IEEE SECON 2015 Best Demonstration
- 2014 TAOS Best Paper Award in Access Networks and Systems
- Best paper, SMARTGREENS 2013
- Enterprise Ireland Lifescience and Food Commercialisation Award
- Best Application Paper, AI2008
- Best Application Paper, AI2006
- Best paper nomination, ECAI 2004
- Best Paper, Intl Conf AI in Design
Professor Brown has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students in areas including constraint programming, sensor networks, evacuation modeling, and smart buildings. He has secured significant research funding from SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and IRCSET. He is actively involved in research leadership, serving as Deputy Director of Insight@UCC and PI in multiple national and international projects.
He is a member of research groups involved in GLACIATION (green, responsible data operations), SEISMEC (human-centric industry), and SMARTeBuses. His lab supports a team of doctoral students and research staff working on AI, networking, and data analytics for real-world applications.
