Kia Ora,
I am Brad Heap, a PhD student in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Research Interests
My research interests are in multi-agent systems and robotics. My research at PhD level is focused on distributed multi-agent task clustering and allocation. At UNSW I am a member of the CSE AI Research Group. I completed my Bachelors and Honours degrees at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand where I was a member of the Complex Systems and Simulations Research Group within the Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences. My research at honours and undergraduate levels focused on agent based vehicle traffic simulation and congestion modeling.
Leadership Experience
In 2010 I was elected one of two Post-Graduate Student Representatives for the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW. During 2009 I was a coach for the Albany Senior High School’s debating teams. Prior to this I served three years on the Albany Students’ Executive Committee as President in 2008, Vice-President in 2007 and Education Officer in 2006. In 2008 I was a member of the Massey University Council. I was involved in the Massey University Student Leadership Programme in 2006 and a Senior Peer Support Leader at Mount Albert Grammar School in 2004.
Political Views
I consider myself a Social Liberal. I believe that Education should be free, that everyone should be treated as equal, I believe that all nations should be independent and be governed by democracy. I am currently a supporter of the New Zealand Green Party. From 2005 – 2006 I was a member of United Future New Zealand. I voted Green/Labour in 2011 and 2008 and United Future/National in 2005 general elections.
Religious Views
I am a charismatic evangelical emergent Christian. At Massey University I was involved in Student Life (Campus Crusade for Christ). For more details on my beliefs click here.
Hobbies
I have a keen passion for hiking. I have summited the mountains of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. In the Coromandel I have summited The Pinnacles and have also done various other tramps in the surrounding area. I have also done various tramps/walks in the greater Auckland region. I also enjoy Orienteering and Skiing. During my years at High School I was involved in debating. I worked my way through the junior ranks and made the senior debating team in 2002. Since school I have been involved in a number of one off debates and also used the skills in the arena of student politics.
Page last updated: October 2011.
