Nolan Bonnie
CS Ph.D. Student
University of Colorado Boulder
Hello! My name is Nolan Bonnie, and I am currently a Computer Science Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado Boulder, advised by Orit Peleg. I received my bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of California, Irvine. My research involves complex systems, excitable networks, computer vision, and the physics of living systems, with a focus on emergent patterns and information flow in swarm intelligence. My technical expertise includes statistical learning, AI planning, computer vision, spatiotemporal reconstruction, and network analysis.
Welcome to my website! My name is Nolan Bonnie, and I'm a Ph.D. student in the computer science department at the University of Colorado Boulder. I am fascinated by the application of complex systems theory and computational modeling to explore the emergent nature of intelligence in biological and artificial systems. My current work centers on how network structures and information flow mechanisms combine to produce intelligent behavior in multi-agent systems.
I received my bachelor's degree in mathematics with a specialization in data science from the University of California, Irvine, where I first developed a passion for data-driven research. As an undergraduate, I had the opportunity to contribute to several research projects, which you can read about here. Before starting my Ph.D., I was a member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where I developed novel AI planning and cybersecurity techniques for national security applications. You can read more about my work at Sandia here.
I am also associated with the Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Program at CU Boulder, a unique program designed to train scientists to bridge traditional research disciplines and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
In my spare time, you can find me outside running, climbing, or capturing moments through photography. I especially love getting out on my mountain bike. I am a certified NICA coach, helping high-school students develop skills for safe and efficient mountain biking. I also enjoy teaching them about trail etiquette, wilderness first-aid, and mechanical repairs.
I received my bachelor's degree in mathematics with a specialization in data science from the University of California, Irvine, where I first developed a passion for data-driven research. As an undergraduate, I had the opportunity to contribute to several research projects, which you can read about here. Before starting my Ph.D., I was a member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where I developed novel AI planning and cybersecurity techniques for national security applications. You can read more about my work at Sandia here.
I am also associated with the Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Program at CU Boulder, a unique program designed to train scientists to bridge traditional research disciplines and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
In my spare time, you can find me outside running, climbing, or capturing moments through photography. I especially love getting out on my mountain bike. I am a certified NICA coach, helping high-school students develop skills for safe and efficient mountain biking. I also enjoy teaching them about trail etiquette, wilderness first-aid, and mechanical repairs.