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Dr Simon Thorne

Senior Lecturer
Cardiff School of Technologies

Overview

Dr Simon Thorne is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Cardiff School of Technologies. Simon teaches and researches in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, End User Computing, Spreadsheet Error and Human Factors. Simon is a long standing member of staff having taught at the university for 18 years and is the UCU trade union rep for CST.

Research Publications

Understanding and Evaluating Trust in Generative AI and Large Language Models for Spreadsheets

Thorne, S., 4 Jul 2024.

Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

The Future of Teaching and Learning In The Context Of Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Ukwandu, E., Omisade, O., Jones, K., Thorne, S. & Castle, M., 5 Jun 2024.

Research output: Working paperPreprint

Understanding the Interplay Between Trust, Reliability, and Human Factors in the Age of Generative AI

Thorne, S., 5 May 2024, In: International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science & technology.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Creative Environmental Exhibition: Revealing Insights through Multi-Sensory Museum Experiences and Vignette Analysis for Enhanced Audience Engagement

Carroll, F., Pigott, J., Taylor, A., Thorne, S. & Pinney, J., 21 Dec 2023, In: Heritage. 7, 1, p. 76-94 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Experimenting with ChatGPT for Spreadsheet Formula Generation: Evidence of Risk in AI Generated Spreadsheets

Thorne, S., 1 Jun 2023, Proceedings of the EuSpRIG 2023 Conference: The Spreadsheet Crisis: Regaining Control. European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group , 15 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Data Impressions for a Smart City: Exploring New Ways to Present and Engage Citizens in Environmental Data

Pigott, J., Carroll, F., Thorne, S. & Taylor, A., 13 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Smart Cities and Society. 1, 2, p. 149-162 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

COVID 19: Working from home: Twitter reveals why we're embracing it

Carroll, F., Mostafa, M. & Thorne, S., 2020, Proceedings of the 13th IADIS International Conference ICT, Society and Human Beings 2020, ICT 2020 and Proceedings of the 6th IADIS International Conference Connected Smart Cities 2020, CSC 2020 and Proceedings of the 17th IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities and Social Media 2020, WBC 2020 - Part of the 14th Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, MCCSIS 2020. IADIS, p. 199-203 5 p. (Proceedings of the 13th IADIS International Conference ICT, Society and Human Beings 2020, ICT 2020 and Proceedings of the 6th IADIS International Conference Connected Smart Cities 2020, CSC 2020 and Proceedings of the 17th IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities and Social Media 2020, WBC 2020 - Part of the 14th Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, MCCSIS 2020).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Neural networks for medical applications

Calderon, A. C. & Thorne, S., 14 Feb 2018, ITNOW, 60, 1, p. 46-49 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

Software requirements engineering in digital healthcare: A case study of the diagnosis and monitoring of autism spectrum disorders in children in the UK’s National Health Service

Tryfona, C., Crick, T., Calderon, A. & Thorne, S., 14 May 2017, Digital Human Modeling: Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics, and Risk Management: Health and Safety - 8th International Conference, DHM 2017 Held as Part of HCI International 2017, Proceedings. Duffy, V. G. (ed.). Springer Verlag, p. 91-98 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 10287 LNCS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

M-health solutions to support the national health service in the diagnosis and monitoring of autism spectrum disorders in young children

Tryfona, C., Oatley, G., Calderon, A. & Thorne, S., 21 Jun 2016, Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: Users and Context Diversity - 10th International Conference, UAHCI 2016 and Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Proceedings. Antona, M. & Stephanidis, C. (eds.). Springer Verlag, p. 249-256 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 9739).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

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