Aidan O'sullivan
About Aidan O'sullivan
Aidan O'Sullivan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Carbon Re, with a strong background in engineering and artificial intelligence. He has held various academic and research positions, including Turing Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute and Associate Professor at UCL, and has published significant work on AI applications in the cement industry.
Work at Carbon Re
Aidan O'Sullivan serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Carbon Re, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to address carbon reduction challenges. His expertise in artificial intelligence and industrial process improvement plays a crucial role in the company's initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability within various industries.
Current Role at The Alan Turing Institute
Since 2018, Aidan O'Sullivan has been a Turing Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute. His work involves advancing research in artificial intelligence and its applications. This position allows him to collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to the development of innovative AI solutions that can have significant impacts across various sectors.
Academic Background and Education
Aidan O'Sullivan studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering and Physical Science in Medicine from 2006 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University College Cork, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and engineering.
Professional Experience
Aidan O'Sullivan has held various academic and industry positions throughout his career. He worked as a Lecturer in Statistics at UCL from 2015 to 2019 and currently serves as an Associate Professor in Energy and AI at the same institution since 2019. His previous roles include a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT, a Data Scientist at dunnhumby, and an Electrical Engineer at Norman Disney & Young. These experiences contribute to his comprehensive understanding of technology and its applications.
Research Contributions and Publications
Aidan O'Sullivan has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in industrial applications. He has authored a whitepaper on how AI aids cement plant operators in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Additionally, he published 'Digitalization: The Pathway to Net Zero,' emphasizing the role of digitalization in achieving sustainability goals. His work includes developing AI models for optimizing cement production processes and applying deep reinforcement learning in industrial settings.