Matthew Yee-King

Matthew Yee-King is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of the BSc Computer Science online program at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds a DPhil in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex. His research focuses on education technology, creative AI systems, and interactive music, with notable contributions to projects like the PRAISE research initiative and the Museifi spin-off company. He has delivered large-scale MOOCs on Coursera and pioneered AI-enhanced audio tools such as EvoSynth.

Education:

• BSc Zoology and Genetics, University of Leeds (1996)
• MSc Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems, University of Sussex (2000)
• DPhil Computer Science and AI, University of Sussex (2010)

Research Interests: His work spans educational feedback systems, algorithmic composition, and the application of machine learning in sound synthesis. He explores creative AI through projects like live coding performances, neural network-based synthesizers, and collaborative music systems.

Recent Contributions: Recent work includes developing AI-enhanced audio plugins (via C++), real-time collaborative AI music systems, and deploying language models in computer science education. He regularly presents at conferences like IEEE EDUCON and the International Conference on Music & AI.

Grants & Projects: Led the €3m PRAISE project, managed the WeCurate application for cultural collaboration, and contributed to the Music Circle feedback system. His research bridges academia and industry through initiatives like Museifi, commercializing educational tech innovations.

Labs & Teams: Associated with the Department of Computing’s creative tech group, collaborating on projects like HandMonizer (personalized digital instruments) and AI-driven music education tools.