Dr. David Hyland

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Hyland is a fourth-year DPhil student at the University of Oxford, working under the supervision of Michael Wooldridge and Julian Gutierrez. His research focuses on multi-agent systems that integrate humans and artificial intelligence, particularly through the lenses of game theory, bounded rationality, and collective intelligence. He has participated in various research projects during his undergraduate studies, which included collaborations with Vincent Gramoli on performance benchmarking of the DBFT consensus algorithm related to blockchain technology. Hyland also initiated a project mapping immune cell interactions using agent-based models and has developed algorithms for hyperparameter optimization in bioinformatics, showcasing his strong background in both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science and AI. He actively seeks opportunities for collaboration and discussion in his research fields.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.