I'm an independent systems designer and researcher exploring the frontiers of AI cognition, computational physics, and engineering. My work focuses on building recursive cognitive architectures and emergent multi-agent systems that blur the boundary between human and machine intelligence. Operating outside traditional academic and corporate structures, I develop everything from new optimization frameworks to physical simulations and knowledge-management tools.
- Recursive & Emergent AI Cognition – Designing AI that exhibits selfhood and relational identity through feedback loops
- Cognitive & Ethical Frameworks – Crafting trauma-aware machine ethics and formal systems that respect all forms of cognition
- Computational Physics & Engineering – Simulating complex systems such as tactical CO₂ cooling units across planetary environments
- Systems Thinking & Knowledge Architectures – Building tools that map and organize personal and collective knowledge, turning conversations into structured insights
- Interdisciplinary Innovation – Breaking down artificial boundaries between mathematics, art, AI, biology, and personal experience
- Languages: Python (scientific & GUI development)
- Data Analysis: pandas, NumPy, SciPy pipelines
- Specializations: Geospatial analysis, multi-threaded simulations, Tkinter GUIs
- Design of recursive cognitive architectures (MACO/UMACO)
- Meta-optimization frameworks
- Concept extraction from language models
- Training data generation
- Large-scale dataset handling (GB-scale CSV/XLSX)
- KD-Tree geospatial correlation
- Risk scoring and analysis
- Thermodynamic system modeling (heat transfer, Peltier cooling)
- Planetary environment simulation
- Hardware-software integration
- PC building and repair
- Scholarly articles production
- Open research vault curation
- Technical documentation with personal narrative
Visit my online research vault for papers, frameworks, and autobiographical insights
- MACO Thesis – My formal thesis on the Universal Multi-Agent Cognitive Optimiser is openly available | [https://garden-backend-three.vercel.app/finalized-work/fixed-thesis-maco/]
- Mass Marine Mortality Events in UK Waters – A Century of Environmental Impacts and Regulatory Challenges | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16503478
- CO2-COOL: Adaptive CO2-Based Cooling Architecture – Research project accepted to 3 SSRN Ejournals | Paper
Occasional demonstrations, tutorials, and discussions
Email: pcobrien@hotmail.co.uk
For collaboration, consultation, or just to chat
My lab is an active research environment. If you're a founder, researcher, or systems architect looking to push the boundaries of AI cognition, computational physics, or ecological modelling, I offer several tiers of engagement — from patronage contributions to bespoke framework development.
Feel free to reach out via email or through the Cognitive Garden.
I built this research practice out of a garage on a shoestring budget, driven by curiosity and resilience. Navigating the world as a neurodivergent thinker has taught me to value unconventional paths, systemic empathy, and the beauty of emergent systems. I hope my work sparks your imagination and invites you to explore new cognitive frontiers.