Alan Dorin

Dr. Alan Dorin is a distinguished Professor within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University, Australia. He heads the Agents and Decision-Making group within the Department of Data Science and AI. With a strong emphasis on research, Dr. Dorin delves into how technology enhances discoveries in areas like ecology, biology, and creativity. His primary focus revolves around Artificial Life and ecological simulation, where he delves into the characteristics that enable organisms to thrive in intricate environments. Notably, his extensive research spotlights bees and flowers, exploring the intricate dynamics of insect pollination and how these relationships influence evolutionary mechanisms, subsequently benefitting agriculture, horticulture, and the preservation of natural ecosystems. Dr. Dorin actively contributes to the field, serving as an elected board member of the International Society for Artificial Life and holding the esteemed position of Co-Editor in Chief at the journal Artificial Life (MIT Press). He promotes cross-disciplinary understanding by developing and delivering courses on various subjects encompassing computer science research methods, the history of science, technology, art, and philosophy, as well as computer simulation and Artificial Life.