Marlan McInnes-Taylor

I’m a Master’s Candidate in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, where I am member of the Brain-Behavior-Computation Lab advised by Xue-Xin Wei and the Neural Networks Research Group advised by Risto Miikkulainen. My research interests lie broadly at the intersection of AI/ML and Neuroscience. I am particularly interested in improving artificial networks and learning paradigms by taking inspiration from their biological correlates.

My current research is focused on lifelong/continuous learning, with the goal of limiting catastrophic forgetting in artificial networks by using learning techniques inspired by complementary learning system theories of human learners.

Previously, I received a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Florida State University as well as a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Florida.

In my free time I enjoy various athletic pursuits (running, HIIT, swimming, functional strength training), home network tinkering, hiking, and spectating single-seat racing: particularly Formula 1, Formula 3, Formula Regional, and Formula 4.