Ann Nicholson facts for kids
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Ann E. Nicholson
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| Born | June 1965 (age 60) London, England
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| Nationality | Australian/British |
| Education | PhD, University of Oxford, 1992 MSc Computer Science, University of Melbourne, 1990 BSc (Hons) Computer Science, University of Melbourne, 1986 |
| Known for | Bayesian artificial intelligence |
| Partner(s) | Paul Konstanty (2000-2019) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Fields | Computer science |
| Institutions | Monash University Brown University |
| Thesis | Monitoring Discrete Environments using Dynamic Belief Networks |
| Doctoral advisor | J.M. Brady |
Ann E. Nicholson, born in June 1965, is an Australian expert in computer science. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University in Melbourne. She is well-known for her research on Bayesian networks, which are a special part of artificial intelligence.
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Ann Nicholson's Early Life and Education
Ann Nicholson studied Computer Science at the University of Melbourne in Australia. She earned both her Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees there.
Studying at Oxford
In 1988, Ann received a special award called a Rhodes Scholarship. This scholarship allowed her to study at the famous University of Oxford in England. At Oxford, she completed her PhD (a high-level university degree) in the Robotics Research Group. This group studies how to make robots work.
Starting Her Career
After finishing her studies in 1992, Ann worked in the United States. She was a post-doctoral research fellow at Brown University in Rhode Island. This means she continued her research after getting her PhD. In 1994, she returned to Australia and became a lecturer at Monash University.
Contributions to Computer Science
Ann Nicholson is a leading researcher in Bayesian networks. These networks are a way for computers to make decisions and understand information, even when things are uncertain. It's like teaching a computer to think and learn from clues.
Publications and Recognition
Ann has written more than 120 research papers. Her work has been cited (used as a reference) over 7,000 times by other scientists. She also helped write important books about Bayesian Artificial Intelligence.
In 2007, Ann started a company called Bayesian Intelligence. This company uses her research to help solve real-world problems. In 2022, she was chosen as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. This is a big honor that recognizes her important contributions to technology and engineering. She also helps choose students for the Rhodes Scholarship in Victoria, Australia.
External links
- See a list of her research papers
- Read a short interview with Ann Nicholson
- Watch an interview about "Data Modelling with Bayesian networks" on YouTube
- Read a blog post about how to use Bayesian networks
See also
In Spanish: Ann Nicholson para niños
