Ben Cottier

Ben Cottier is a Staff Researcher at Epoch, having previously held roles such as AI Governance & Strategy Fellow at Rethink Priorities and Research Software Engineer at Invenia Labs. With a background in Artificial Intelligence and engineering, Ben has experience in developing algorithms, conducting research, and providing teaching support in various academic and industrial settings. Ben's work includes implementing APIs for MRI artefact removal, analyzing quality via Generative Adversarial Networks, and developing genetic algorithms for robotics and advanced manufacturing applications. Ben's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, as well as a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence.