Heriot-Watt Complex Systems Laboratory

Members

Michael Lones is the lab leader and an Associate Professor of computer science. He is interested in ways of understanding complexity in biological systems, and how this knowledge can motivate the design of computer systems.

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Nadia Taou is studying for a PhD in computer science. Nadia's research focuses on the control of genetic networks using Boolean networks and evolutionary algorithms.

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Marta Vallejo is a Research Associate. She is interested in the use of bio-inspired algorithms for modelling and understanding complex systems, and for solving challenging real world problems.

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Sukanya Benjavanich is studying for a PhD in computer science. Sukanya's research focuses on the use of cellular automata for modelling real world systems.

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Filip Bartoszewski is currently studying for an MSc in data science, and will soon be starting a PhD. His interests include cellular automata, predictive modelling and applications in security.

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Amani Benhalem is studying for a PhD in computer science. Her research focuses on swarm computing, particularly particle swarm optimisation and its application to collective robotics.

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Sanusi Usman is studying for a PhD in computer science. His research focuses on time series analysis and feature construction applied to weather forecasting.

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Associate Members

Stephen Smith is a Reader at the University of York. Steve is interested in evolutionary algorithms, intelligent medical devices and biomedical image analysis.

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Alex Turner is a Lecturer at the University of Hull. Alex is interested in epigenetic processes in biological systems, and how these can be usefully modelled within computational systems.

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