Rory Campbell
I’m a Canadian computer scientist conducting research on data representation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). I completed a PhD thesis in AI data representation as a member of the Computational Convergence Lab at Western University, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Daley. I examine the ways in which alternative data representations provide us with both new ways to evaluate model efficacy and behavior and also new insights into the data itself. Presently, my research is focussed on hierarchical data representations in image domains and work in understanding the capability of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the recognition of abstractions.
I started practicing mathematics at an early age and completed my BSc in Pure Mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN). During my time at MUN, I learned from many great mathematicians, developing a particular interest in graph theory and group theory. Some time after graduation I discovered the academic study of video game AI when attending a talk given by Dr. David Churchill. I went on to complete an MSc in computer science in Memorial University’s AI and Games Lab, supervised by Dr. Churchill. My MSc work was focussed on strategy game AI. I continue to collaborate with current and former members of the Computational Convergence Lab at Western University, a lab which emphasizes the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. I am often still attending regular lab meetings led by Dr. Daley and he continues to provide me with guidance in my research efforts.
Academic Biography
I have been playing music for almost 20 years, you can listen to a brief composition of mine in the Music section of this webpage and I am hoping to upload more soon.
Film has been a lifelong interest of mine. My favourite films are Locke (2014) and Burning (2018). During my time as an undergraduate student, I would publish film reviews in MUN’s student newspaper, The Muse.