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General Information

Full Name Jack A. McKinlay
Languages English (fluent), German (A1)

Education

  • 2022 - 2025
    PhD in Accountable, Transparent and Responsible Artificial Intelligence
    University of Bath, Bath, UK
    • Characterising the value alignment process between humans and AI based on research to date.
    • Developing methods of value-based evaluation of options using argumentation frameworks.
    • Automated construction of value models using large language models.
  • 2021 - 2022
    MRes in Artificial Intelligence
    University of Bath, Bath, UK
    • Awarded Distinction
  • 2020 - 2021
    MSc Modern Applications of Mathematics
    University of Bath, Bath, UK
    • Awarded Distinction
  • 2013 - 2015
    BSc Mathematics and its Applications
    Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
    • Awarded Uppper Second Class Honours

Experience

  • 2021 - 2025
    Doctoral Researcher
    University of Bath, Bath, UK
    • Research into the value alignment challenge in artificial intelligence, focusing on the automated modelling of values using large language models.
  • 2024
    Science Communication Ambassador
    University of Bath, Bath, UK
    • Authored article explaining complex research in using artificial intelligence to combat human trafficking for a general public audience.
  • 2021
    Data Scientist
    Raytheon UK, UK
    • Developed and implemented machine learning solutions for strategic research projects, leveraging expertise in software engineering and data analysis.
  • 2015 - 2019
    Actuarial Analyst
    Lloyds Banking Group, Bristol, UK
    • Provided analysis to business stakeholders, developed and implemented actuarial models, and ensured data quality and model accuracy through testing and validation.

Academic Interests

  • Value Alignment in AI
    • Modelling human values in AI decision-making.
    • Neural-symbolic approaches to value alignment.
    • Value aggregation in decision-making.
  • AI in Society
    • Human augmentation and empowerment with AI.
    • Safe, egailitarian deployment of AI.
    • Governance challenges and strategies for mitigating harms of AI.

Other Interests

  • Hobbies: Reading, games, film, cooking, art, bouldering.