Matthew Shardlow

Dr Matthew Shardlow is a Reader in the Department of Computing and Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University. His career spans teaching and research, with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its applications in Text Mining across disciplines like Neuroscience, Chemistry, Finance, and Journalism. He leads the Natural Language Processing Lab, which explores the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in text-based applications.

Key research areas include:

• Text Simplification: Developing methods to make complex texts accessible.
• Emoji Analysis: Understanding emoji usage in language and machine interpretation.
• Text Mining: Applying NLP to diverse fields like healthcare and education.

Matthew’s recent publications highlight advancements in LLMs, lexical simplification, biomedical text processing, and AI ethics. He actively mentors BSc, Master’s, and PhD students aligned with his interests and maintains collaborations through the OpenMinTeD project and National Centre for Text Mining. Contact: m.shardlow@mmu.ac.uk.