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Niko Lorantos

Researcher
University of Massachusetts Amherst
nlorantos (at) umass (dot) edu


I’m an undergraduate investigating learning and intelligence in artificial systems. I study computational mathematics with multidisciplinary honors at UMass Amherst and conduct research on neural computation and artificial life at Amherst College where I am advised by Lee Spector. Previously, I was a Research Engineer at UMass CICS and an AI Engineering Intern at a biotech startup.

I also build AI/ML systems and data infrastructure solutions for clients with technical needs, and develop algorithmic trading models for blockchain-native assets. If this sounds relevant, let’s talk.

In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, listening to music, and spending time in nature.

Research

  1. Preprint
    Adaptive Exploration in Lenia with Intrinsic Multi-Objective Ranking

    Niko Lorantos, Lee Spector

    arXiv Preprint
    We evolve populations of Lenia artificial life through intrinsic objectives to promote diversity, emergent complexity, and open-endedness.
    PDF arXiv Code

  2. GPTP XXII
    Evolution of Artificial Intelligence, Continued

    Lee Spector, Ryan Bahlous-Boldi, Paul Vander Vort, Niko Lorantos

    Genetic Programming Theory & Practice XXII
    We outline significant advancements in AI driven by evolution, particularly in neural architecture design and preference learning.