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Richard Hawkins is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, where he is also a member of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy (CfAA) within the Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA). He leads the MSc in Safety Critical Systems Engineering program and contributes significantly to research and teaching in system safety.
- PhD, University of York
- MSc, University of Liverpool
- BSc, University of Leeds
His primary research interests include safety cases for autonomous systems, assurance of machine learning, and runtime safety monitoring. He focuses on developing clear, compelling, and evidence-based safety arguments for AI-driven and autonomous systems, particularly in high-consequence domains. His work bridges theory and industrial application, emphasizing practical frameworks like SACE and AMLAS.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in AI safety assurance, operational safety cases, and runtime monitoring for autonomous systems. He frequently publishes in top-tier venues such as SAFECOMP, SSS, and EDCC, often in collaboration with leading researchers in safety-critical systems.
Richard Hawkins has not been publicly associated with any specific scientific awards or fellowships in the provided texts.
He actively supervises and collaborates with researchers, though no named students are listed. He leads postgraduate teaching and contributes to professional training in safety engineering. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and research centers rather than individual grants mentioned here.
He is based at the Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA) on the Heslington East Campus, where he works within a multidisciplinary team focused on assuring the safety of emerging autonomous technologies.
