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Simon O'Keefe is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. He holds a DPhil in Computer Science from the University of York, preceded by MSc degrees in Operational Research (Lancaster) and Information Processing (York), and a BA in Natural Science/Engineering from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on bio-inspired computation, particularly neural networks and unconventional computing paradigms. He has held roles including Deputy Head of Department (Online) and previously served as Reader (2022-2024), Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, and Research Assistant at York.
His work spans computational neuroscience, neuromorphic engineering, and AI applications in crisis response. Notable contributions include studies on reservoir computing using nanomagnetic devices, Arabic temporal understanding, and domain adaptation techniques. His publications explore topics like spike-based computing, cellular automata classification, and dependency-based bilingual embeddings.
Prof O’Keefe’s research integrates theoretical computer science with practical applications in robotics, disaster informatics, and chemical computing systems. He leads the Artificial Intelligence research group at York and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving biochemistry and materials science.
