
Overview
Dr Simon Thorne is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Cardiff School of Technologies. Simon teaches and researches in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, End User Computing, Spreadsheet Error and Human Factors. Simon is a long standing member of staff having taught at the university for 18 years and is the UCU trade union rep for CST.
Research Publications
The future of teaching and learning in the context of emerging artificial intelligence technologies
Ukwandu, E., Omisade, O., Jones, K., Thorne, S. & Castle, M., 16 May 2025, In: Futures. 171, 103616.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Bridging the Gap: Engaging Girls in Computing Through Physical Technologies
Porhonar, P., Kahtan, H., Carroll, F. & Simon, T., 1 Feb 2025, Innovative and Intelligent Digital Technologies : Towards an Increased Efficiency. Al Mubarak, M. & Hamdan, A. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 49-62 14 p. (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control; vol. 569).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Understanding and Evaluating Trust in Generative AI and Large Language Models for Spreadsheets
Thorne, S., 4 Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
The Future of Teaching and Learning In The Context Of Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Ukwandu, E., Omisade, O., Jones, K., Thorne, S. & Castle, M., 5 Jun 2024.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
Understanding the Interplay Between Trust, Reliability, and Human Factors in the Age of Generative AI
Thorne, S., 5 May 2024, In: International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science & technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Creative Environmental Exhibition: Revealing Insights through Multi-Sensory Museum Experiences and Vignette Analysis for Enhanced Audience Engagement
Carroll, F., Pigott, J., Taylor, A., Thorne, S. & Pinney, J., 21 Dec 2023, In: Heritage. 7, 1, p. 76-94 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experimenting with ChatGPT for Spreadsheet Formula Generation: Evidence of Risk in AI Generated Spreadsheets
Thorne, S., 1 Jun 2023, Proceedings of the EuSpRIG 2023 Conference: The Spreadsheet Crisis: Regaining Control. European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group , 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Data Impressions for a Smart City: Exploring New Ways to Present and Engage Citizens in Environmental Data
Pigott, J., Carroll, F., Thorne, S. & Taylor, A., 13 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Smart Cities and Society. 1, 2, p. 149-162 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Modelling user behaviour in market attribution: Finding novel data features using machine learning
Thornton, T. N., Thorne, S. & Calderon, A., 29 May 2021, UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2021. 18Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Exploring Spreadsheet Use and Practices in a Technologically Constrained Setting
Mkamanga, K. M. & Thorne, S., 2021. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review