William Latham

William Latham is a Professor in the Computing Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. His work bridges computer science, visual art, and biology, focusing on evolutionary art, generative systems, and virtual reality. He has pioneered projects like Mutator VR, an immersive art platform exploring organic form evolution, and collaborated on medical visualization tools such as FoldSynth for molecular structures. Latham’s research intersects video game design, computational creativity, and interdisciplinary art-science collaborations. His creative works have been exhibited globally, including at the Centre Pompidou (Paris), Venice Biennale, and digital art festivals like CYFEST. He co-edited the foundational text Evolutionary Art and Computers (1992) and continues to explore applications of AI in art, healthcare, and interactive media.

Key Roles & Projects:

• Professor of Computing (Goldsmiths)
• Lead developer of Mutator VR and Formscape VR
• Collaborations with institutions like UCL (aphasia therapy research), NHS, and game studios
• Founder of evolutionary art methodologies influencing generative design

Research Themes:

• Generative art using evolutionary algorithms
• Immersive VR environments for creative expression
• Procedural content generation in games
• Applications of AI in medical visualization and therapy

Exhibitions & Publications:

• Over 80+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Leonardo, IEEE Transactions, and Computer Graphics Forum
• Featured in major exhibitions from 1980s至今, including Tate Britain and ARS Electronica
• Co-developer of commercial software like Organic Art and game titles for Sony/Sega