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Keith L. Downing

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Keith L. Downing

Professor
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

keithd@ntnu.no
+4773590271 Drivhuset IT-bygget, sydfløy Gløshaugen, Trondheim
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About

Keith works with Bio-Inspired approaches to Artificial Intelligence (AI), an area at the intersection of several fields: AI, Artificial Life (ALife), Computational Neuroscience, and Cognitive Science.  In general, his main interest is in the emergence of life and intelligence in both natural and artificial systems.  This drives his strong technical focus on the simulated evolution of neural networks, an endeavor involving two primary AI / Alife tools: Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs).  Keith's long career of research in these areas culminated in two books published by MIT Press:  Intelligence Emerging (2015) and Gradient Expectations (2023).

Keith teaches several of NTNU's AI classes, with contributions varying from full responsibility to a few lectures each semester.  These classes include: Introductory AI, AI Programming, Cognitive Architectures and Deep Learning, along with less-frequent lectures in Machine Learning and AI Methods.  In addition, he enjoys giving lectures on AI and ALife to diverse groups throughout Norway.

Competencies

  • Evolutionary Computation; Deep Learning; Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence; Computational Neuroscience

Publications

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2015

  • Downing, Keith. (2015) Intelligence Emerging: Adaptivity and Search in Evolving Neural Systems. MIT Press MIT Press
    Academic monograph

2014

  • Downing, Keith. (2014) Vi blir neppe robotenes slaver. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
    Feature article

2013

  • Downing, Keith. (2013) Neural predictive mechanisms and their role in cognitive incrementalism. New Ideas in Psychology
    Academic article

2009

  • Downing, Keith. (2009) Predictive models in the brain. Connection Science
    Academic article

2004

  • Downing, Keith. (2004) Development and the Baldwin Effect. Artificial Life
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Downing, Keith. (2014) Vi blir neppe robotenes slaver. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
    Feature article
  • Downing, Keith. (2013) Neural predictive mechanisms and their role in cognitive incrementalism. New Ideas in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Downing, Keith. (2009) Predictive models in the brain. Connection Science
    Academic article
  • Downing, Keith. (2004) Development and the Baldwin Effect. Artificial Life
    Academic article

Books

  • Downing, Keith. (2015) Intelligence Emerging: Adaptivity and Search in Evolving Neural Systems. MIT Press MIT Press
    Academic monograph

Teaching

Courses

  • IT3105 - Kunstig intelligens programmering
  • TDT4136 - Introduksjon til kunstig intelligens
  • IT3030 - Dyp læring

Outreach

2015

  • Programme participation
    Downing, Keith. (2015) Schrødingers katt: Kunstig Intelligens. [TV] 2015-04-16

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