Dr Patrick HutchingsResearch Assistant and PhD graduate
Patrick Hutchings is a composer and AI researcher, often working in the cross section of these two areas. His research focus is in creative applications of artificial intelligence, where he looks at new ways of assisting and expanding creative practices with AI.
Pat has a particular interest in AI and music, completing his PhD on adaptive music for interactive media under the supervision of Prof. Jon McCormack and Dr. Vince Dziekan in 2019. He then worked as a member of the Creative AI team at SensiLab as a post-doctoral researcher. He is currently lead developer at a San Fransisco-based music AI startup AiMi.
Pat also holds Bachelor degrees in Music and Science from the Australian National University, and continues his creative practice in music by composing for games, film and solo projects.