● About the Editor

David is a Professor of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University, UK, and also a senior data scientist in the telematics and logistics industry. Following an MSc in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and several years as a postdoc researcher at the University of Edinburgh, he has focussed on developing techniques behind AI algorithms for a range of applications, especially with regard to planning, logistics, sustainability, and data analytics. He is a recognized leader in computational intelligence, with current or previous roles on the editorial boards of several major journals. His academic work has also led directly to prize-winning projects and algorithms now deployed internationally in industry, contributing to UN sustainability goals. Since the mid 2020s, his interests have expanded to include parapsychology and parascience in general, and he increasingly pursues data-driven exploration in this area.

Current Positions & Affiliations

● Publications & Contributions

David has authored/co-authored in the region of 300 peer-reviewed academic articles, mainly in the broad area of artificial intelligence algorithms. He has also edited and co-edited a number of academic books that have been influential in their fields.

● Contribution to Parawize Journal

• Use of AI tools and AI algorithms in general in parascience research
• Statistical and other analyses of data
• Understanding AI in the context of theories of consciousness and/or intelligence