Summary
Louise Dennis is a Reader in computer science at the University of Manchester with 14 years’ experience researching the intersection of artificial intelligence and computational proof, particularly programming and verification of autonomous systems. She has led development of practical, verifiable toolchains—ranging from the lambdaClam proof planner and the PROSPER integration toolkit to agent-focused projects like the Agent Infrastructure Layer, AJPF model checker and the Gwendolen verifiable agent programming language. Her work bridges theory and application through collaborations with industrial partners such as National Nuclear Labs and BAE Systems, and she has a strong record of creating verifiable systems alongside verification tools. An active public engagement practitioner, she created the Lego Rovers outreach program that has been used in schools, festivals and hackathons and has been featured in STEM training materials and national media. Colleagues describe her research as driven by building demonstrable, auditable systems rather than purely theoretical results, reflecting a pragmatic commitment to trustworthy autonomous software.
14 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
University of Oxford