Iain Dunning

Iain Dunning serves as a Senior Research Engineer at DeepMind Technologies, where he advances the frontiers of artificial intelligence and optimization. His journey began at MIT's Operations Research Center, where he completed his PhD focusing on software and algorithms for optimization under uncertainty. His academic excellence was demonstrated through his contributions to analytics education, serving as both a student and teaching assistant for advanced analytics courses. At DeepMind, he applies his expertise in mathematical optimization and machine learning to solve complex challenges in artificial intelligence. His research interests span optimization algorithms, reinforcement learning, and the development of efficient software tools for large-scale computing applications. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical implementation, making significant contributions to the field of AI and mathematical optimization while continuing to influence the next generation of researchers and practitioners.