Dr Simon Thorne

Senior Lecturer
Cardiff School of Technologies

Sthorne@cardiffmet.ac.uk

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 eroding science understanding: an empirical study of ‘malignment’

Thorne, S., Collins, H., Sutton, P., Grote, H. & Newbury, P., 23 Sept 2026, In: AI and Ethics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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 Group

Research 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 Group