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
Large language models and scientific discourse: Where’s the intelligence?
Collins, H. & Thorne, S., 2 Apr 2026, In: Synthese. 207, 4, 160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Designing Inclusive AI Learning Tools: Insights from Women in Tech on AI-Augmented Creativity for Equitable Computing
Porhonar, P., Carroll, F., Thorne, S. & Kahtan, H., 13 Nov 2025, p. 540-549. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Large Language Models for Spreadsheets: Benchmarking Progress and Evaluating Performance with FLARE
Thorne, S., 1 Jul 2025, Proceedings of the EuSpRIG 2025 Conference "Spreadsheet Productivity & Risks". Thorne, S. & Croll, G. J. (eds.). European Spreadsheet Risks Interest GroupResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › 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., 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
ChatGPT is about to get erotic, but can OpenAI really keep it adults-only
Thorne, S., 2025, The Conversation .Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Leveraging Test Driven Development with Large Language Models for Reliable and Verifiable Spreadsheet Code Generation: A Research Framework
Thorne, S. & Sarkar, A., 2025, Proceedings of the EuSpRIG 2025 Conference "Spreadsheet Productivity & Risks". European Spreadsheet Risks Interest GroupResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Putting DeepSeek to the test: how its performance compares against other AI tools
Thorne, S., 2025, The Conversation .Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
The US-UK tech prosperity deal carries promise but also peril for the general public
Thorne, S., 2025, The Conversation .Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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