CURRICULUM VITAE
Matthew O. Iklé Telephone: (719) 588-4487
Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics Electronic mail: moikle@adams.edu
Adams State College Web site: http://people.adams.edu/~moikle
Alamosa, CO 81101
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Software Engineer
RESEARCH SPECIALITIES
Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, data mining
Algorithm development and design
Cognitive robotics
Computational finance
Computational reasoning
Modeling and simulation
Nonlinear and complex system dynamics
Evolutionary programming
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Experience
Adams State University: Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, 2008-
Associate Professor of Mathematics, 2002-2008
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 1996-2002
Xiamen University: Professor -- First International Summer School in Artificial General Intelligence,
2009
University of Texas at El Paso: Lecturer of Mathematics, 1994-1996
University of Nevada at Las Vegas: Visiting Professor of Mathematics, 1993-1994
Selected Courses Taught
Graduate:
Managing Uncertainty with Indefinite Probabilities (Xiamen University)
Undergraduate: (Adams State University)
Artificial Intelligence Numerical Linear Algebra
Data Mining Bioinformatics
Discrete Concepts Multiprocessor Computing
Advanced Internet Data Compression
WWW Design and Programming Programming Languages and Platforms
Introduction to Humanoid Robotics Database Systems
Facial Recognition Complex Systems
Advanced Internet Algorithms; Design and Analysis
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Complex Dynamics
Discrete Concepts Numerical Analysis
Relevant Courses and Workshops
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Facilitator For Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Taos, 2003
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Ecomachines and Spatial Modeling in Ecology and Biology, Santa Fe Institute, 1996
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Nonlinear Wave Phenoma, Institute for Advanced Studies/ Park City Mathematics Institute, 1995
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NSF Shortcourse in Computer Parallelization and Vectorization, Argonne National Laboratory, 1993
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Regional Institutes in Dynamical Systems, Boston University, 1992 and 1993
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Cryptology in Computer Science, Universdity of New Mexico, 1983
Research Experience
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist, 2015
(sabbatical leave)
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Research and software development for the open-source OpenCog artificial intelligence system
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Redesigned and simplified the Economic Attention Networks (ECAN) attention allocation system architecture
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Designed a testing workbench for ECAN
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Fixed numerous code flaws in the C++ code implementing the Probabilistic Logic Networks (PLN) module
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Began writing two chapters (Complex Dynamics and Self-Organization in Intelligent Systems; Deep Learning: Principles and Practices) for a multi-author textbook on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
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Python and Cython implementation of a method to determine statistical causation
Aidyia Holdings: Scientific Advisor and Research Consultant, 2011-2015
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Developed quantitative finance machine learning algorithms
Novamente, LLC: Artificial Intelligence Scientist, 2006-2007 (sabbatical leave), 2007-2009
(consultant)
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Developed algorithms for speed and scalability of scheduling systems
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Developed and tested statistical and pattern recognition algorithms
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Developed AI attention allocation models
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Co-created the PLN computational uncertain reasoning system
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Developed and tested statistical and pattern recognition computational finance algorithms
Syschem Inc.: Mathematical Consultant, 2006
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Conducted mathematical and statistical research for Syschem's core software product
Webmind, Inc.: Team Leader and Software Engineer: Cognitive Dynamics Group,
2000-2001 (unpaid leave from Adams State University)
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Managed the Cognitive Dynamics Group
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Conducted AI research in an R&D environment
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Characterized the dynamics of a massively distributed AI system
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Integrated system modules into the full AI system
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Performed simulations and created models of system features
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Designed core scheduling systems
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Investigated the evolution of Webmind's state space
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Developed and compared pattern similarity measures
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Prepared technical presentations for fund-raising, and major client prospects
Intel Corporation: Process Engineering Technician, 1983-1985
First City Investment Brokers: Contract Programmer, 1983
EDUCATION
Ph.D.: University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1993, Mathematics
M.A.: University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1989, Mathematics
B.A.: Reed College, 1982, Mathematics
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY Parallelization and multiprocessor computing Large-scale, object-oriented software systems Advanced algorithms and data structures for conventional, distributed, and parallel Architectures Software development Computer languages include Java, Ruby, C, C++, Python, Perl, HTML, XML, Scheme, Haskell
PUBLICATIONS
Books
B. Goertzel, M. Iklé, I. Goertzel, A. Heljakka, Probabilistic Logic Networks, Springer
2008.
J. Bach, B. Goertzel, M. Iklé (co-editors), Artificial General Intelligence 2012, Springer
2012.
Refereed Articles
B. Goertzel, M. Ikle and J. Wigmore, The Architecture of Human-Like General Intelligence. In Theoretical Foundations of Artificial General Intelligence, Ed. Pei Wang & B. Goertzel, Atlantis Press (2012)
B. Goertzel, J. Pitt, M. Iklé, C. Pennachin, L. Rui, “Glocal memory: a critical design
principle for artificial brains and minds”, Neurocomputing, doi:10.1016/j.neucom.2009.10.033
G. Bachman, B. Goertzel, M. Iklé, “A convergence theorem for the simple GA with
population size tending to infinity”, IEEE Conference on Evolutionary Computation,
1995.
H. Cornille, M. Iklé, “Positive Similarity Solutions for a Discrete Velocity Coagulation-
Fragmentation Model”, Letters in Mathematical Physics, Vol. 34, No. 1 (1995)
B. Goertzel, M. Ananda, M. Iklé, “On the Dynamics of Genetic Algorithms (and Other
Evolving Systems)”, Complex Systems: Mechanisms of Adaptation, Ed. Stonier and
Lin, Amsterdam: IOS Press (1994) and Complexity International, Vol.2 (1995)
M. Iklé, “Exact (1+1)-dimensional Solutions for a Discrete Velocity Model for
Coagulation-Fragmentation”, M3AS: Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, Vol.4, No. 6 (1994)
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Ben Goertzel, Misgana Bayetta Belachew, Matthew Ikle, Gino Yu, “Controlling Combinatorial Explosion in Inference via Synergy with Nonlinear-Dynamical Attention Allocation,” Proceedings of 2016 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Conference, New York City, Germany: Springer, 2016.
Ben Goertzel, Nil Geisweiller, Eddie Monroe, Mike Duncan, Selamawit Yilma, Meseret Dastaw, Misgana Bayetta, Amen Belayneh, Matthew Ikle’, Gino Yu, “Speculative Scientific Inference via Synergetic Combination of Probabilistic Logic and Evolutionary Pattern Recognition,” Proceedings of 2015 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Conference, Berlin, Germany: Springer, 2015.
Cosmo Harrigan, Ben Goertzel, Matthew Iklé, Amen Belayneh, and Gino Yu, “Guiding
Probabilistic Logical Inference with Nonlinear Dynamical Attention Allocation,” Proceedings of 2014 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Conference, Quebec City, Canada: Springer, 2014.
M. Iklé, “Probabilistic Logic Networks in a Nutshell,” Proceedings of Scalable
Uncertainty Management 2011, Dayton, OH: Springer, 2011.
M. Iklé, “Nonlinear-Dynamical Attention Allocation via Information Geometry,”
Proceedings of 2011 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Conference, Mountain
View, CA: Springer, 2011.
B. Goertzel, M. Iklé, “Three Hypotheses About the Geometry of Mind,” Proceedings of
2011 AGI Conference, Mountain View, CA: Springer, 2011.
M. Iklé, B. Goertzel, “Probabilistic Logic for General Intelligence,” in preparation.
M. Iklé, B. Goertzel, “Grounding Possible Worlds Semantics in Experiential Semantics,”
Proceedings of 2010 AGI conference, Lugano, Switzerland: Atlantis Press, 2010.
M. Ikle’, J. Pitt, B. Goertzel, G. Sellman, “Economic Attention Networks: Associative
Memory and Resource Allocation for General Intelligence,” Proceedings of 2009
AGI conference, Arlington, VA: Atlantis Press, 2009.
M. Iklé, B. Goertzel, “Probabilistic Quantifier Logic for General Intelligence: An
Indefinite Probabilities Approach,” Proceedings of 2008 AGI conference, Memphis,
TN: IOS Press, 2008.
B. Goertzel, M. Iklé, “Assessing the Weight of Evidence Implicit in an Indefinite
Probability”, 2nd International Symposium on Intelligence Computation and
Applications, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 2008.
B. Goertzel, A. Heljakka,W. Silva, C. Pennachin, A. Senna, I. Goertzel, T. Keinonen, M.
Iklé S. Padmanex “Probabilistic Logic Based Reinforcement Learning of Simple
Embodied Behaviors in a 3D Simulation World”, 2nd International Symposium on
Intelligence Computation and Applications, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan
2008.
M. Iklé, B. Goertzel, I. Goertzel, “Indefinite Probabilities for General Intelligence”,
Proceedings of 2006 AGIRI conference, Bethesda, MD: IOS Press, 2007.
Book Chapters
B. Goertzel, P. Wang, Foundations of Artificial General Intelligence, in preparation
B. Goertzel, C. Pennachin, N. Geisweiler, Building Better Minds, pp. 237-246, in
preparation
B. Goertzel, C. Pennachin, M. Iklé, and Takuo Henmi, Chapter 30 of Novamente: Design
for an Artificial General Intelligence
B. Goertzel, C. Pennachin, and M. Iklé, Chapter 31 of Novamente: Design for an
Artificial General Intelligence
B. Goertzel, P. Wang, C. Pennachin, S. Bugaj, C. Hartley, J. Pressing, A. Kolonin, L. de
Souza Coelho, M. Iklé, L, Trigg, K. Verspoor, Digital Intuition: A Conceptual
Overview of the Webmind AI Engine
Additional Publications
Co-editor with B. Goertzel, Special Issue: Mind Uploading, International Journal of Machine Consciousness, June 2012
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Invited Lectures and Service
Discussant for Research Trends in Probabilistic Logic Networks, Scalable Uncertainty
Management 2011, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 2011
Google Summer of Code Mentor for OpenCog, 2009, 2014, 2015
Indefinite Probabilities and Their Role in General Intelligence, AGIRI Workshop 2006,
Theme: Transitioning from Narrow AI to Artificial General Intelligence, Bethesda
Facilitator: Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) workshop, Taos,
NM, 2003
Monte-Carlo and Quasi-Monte-Carlo Methods for Differential Equations, Monte-Carlo
and Quasi-Monte-Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing, University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, 1994
Additional Presentations
Nonlinear-Dynamical Attention Allocation via Information Geometry, 2011 AGI Conference, Googleplex, Mountain View, CA
Three Hypotheses About the Geometry of Mind, 2011 AGI Conference, Googleplex, Mountain View, CA
Grounding Possible Worlds Semantics in Experiential Semantics, 2010 AGI Conference, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
Economic Attention Networks: Associative Memory and Resource Allocation for General
Intelligence, 2009 AGI conference, Arlington, VA
Indefinite Probabilities with Fuzzy Quantifiers, 2008 AGI conference, University of
Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology
Generalized Precision and Recall: A Probabilistic Logic Networks Approach, Los
Alamos National Laboratories, 2005
Exact Solutions for a Discrete Velocity Model for Coagulation-Fragmentation, 99th Joint
AMS-MAA Meeting, San Antonio, 1993
Some Results for a Discrete Velocity Coagulation-Fragmentation Model, 100th Joint
AMS-MAA Meeting, Cincinnati, 1994
Grants:
DoD Army Research Office: Summer Research Internship Program in Artificial
Intelligence and Social and Emotional Robotics, 2015-2018, $501,159, (PI: Matthew Ikle)
Involving four students annually in research utilizing NAO and RoboKind humanoid robots and powerful “personal supercomputers.” The internships encompass research into numerous AI technologies and their integration with robotics, including robot vision, object classification, social and emotional robotics, reasoning under uncertainty, and attention and resource allocation.
NSF TUES: Coalition for Undergraduate Computational Science & Engineering
Education Proof of Concept grant, joint proposal between Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University and Adams State University, $199,044 total award, $31,000 sub-award to ASU (PI: Hong Liu)
Army High Performance Computing Research Center Infrastructure Grant, Adams State
University, 2010-11, $113,360.73, (PI: Matthew Ikle)
Installed, characterized, administered, developed programming for, and experimented with high-performance computing infrastructure. Grant provided three personal supercomputers, advanced robotics, visualization and numerical hardware, software, and support equipment. Updated course curricula to engage students in parallel computing optimization techniques throughout all stages of the computer science curriculum
Teaching Improvement Grant, Title V, Adams State University, 2002-04
Webmind, Inc., 1999-2000
Created models and computer simulations of Webmind dynamics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 1993-94
Created models and computer simulations of coagulation-fragmentation gas
dynamics
Professional Service
Organizing committee, AGI 2016, New York City
Program committee, AGI 2016, New York City
Program committee, AGI 2015, Berlin
Program committee, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2014 Workshop:
General Intelligence for Humanoid Robots, Hong Kong
Program committee, AGI-2014, Quebec City, Canada
Workshop co-organizer, Probability or Not? Practical and Theoretical Concerns on
Uncertainty Handling in AGI, AGI-2013, Beijing, China
Program committee, AGI-2013, Beijing, China
Organizing committee, Special Session on General Intelligence in Embodied Agents,
2013 IEEE Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Human-like Intelligence,
Singapore, 2013
Program committee co-chair, Rocky Mountain Section MAA spring meeting, Alamosa,
CO, 2013
Program committee co-chair, AGI-2012, Oxford, England
Program committee, AGI-2011, Mountain View, CA
Program committee, ICAI 2010, Beijing, China
Lead code developer of ECAN: The Open Cognition Project, 2008-
AGI-09 Planning Committee
AGI-08 Workshop Program Committee
Awards and Honors
Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics, University of Wisconsin,
1993
Grade Winner, New Mexico Mathematics Contest, 1974
Languages
Fluent in German
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