Tommy Hills

My name is Tommy and I am a passionate STEM communicator and experimentalist based in Milton Keynes. Currently, I wear multiple hats as a dedicated MSc by Research student at the University of Kent, a Teacher of Computing through the Teach First Training Programme, and PowerPoint Comedian.

My love of stand-up comedy and popular performance, combined with my work with artificial intelligence culminates in fun and engaging talks, designed to show the full extent of creativity within Computing.

The mission has always been to bring the excitement and creativity I've experienced to as many people interested in AI, Mathematics and Computer Science as possible. I wish to show everyone that Mathematics and Computer Science extend far beyond the confines of the classroom, and intertwine with our everyday lives

About

Research

I am a dedicated, determined and dynamic researcher at the University of Kent, delving into the creative potential of LLMs (Large Language Models); investigating whether these advanced AI models such as Claude 3, Google Gemini and GPT-4 can prove adept at writing stand-up comedy material.

My work has not gone unnoticed as I've found the wonderful opportunity to get involved in the world of public engagement, sharing insights about my research in various forums.

I've had the opportunity to work with BBC News South East and BBC Radio 1 with consultation about the various applications of generative AI.

Performance

I've tipped my hat into many different types of popular performance, through the art of public speaking, stand-up comedy and spoken-word poetry. Within the domain of stand-up comedy, I've carved a distinctive niche with my love of character comedy and creative use of PowerPoint presentations. This approach adds a dynamic and educational twist to my comedy, delighting audiences with both humour and insightful visuals.

Stand-Up on the Stour - 1 Year Anniversary

This unique comedic style and commitment to entertainment while educating sets me apart as a multifaceted performer and academic, making me stand-out across both worlds.

Events

I've carved out a unique niche in the world of STEM communication. Through my previous work at the University of Kent and the STEM Ambassadors scheme, I've aimed to make scientific concepts engaging, inspiring and entertaining for a variety of audiences.

In my rolodex of talks, expect to find a selection of lectures, talks, stand-up comedy shows and live events.

The Ridiculous Quirks of a Mathematically Imagined World

What is Mathematics? A boring school subject. A random selection of number laws... No!

Mathematics is like poetry filled with ridiculous quirks and wild stories.

Prepare to be bewildered or perhaps even learn something.

Can AI Stand-Up?

AI-generated content is taking over the creative world. But can large-language models replace stand-up comedians.

Watch Tommy explore the process of generating stand-up comedy with AI and whether human comedians are outdated.

2035 and the Future of AI

Everyone says that AI is going to destroy our future, but is that truly the case.

Let Tommy guide you through the current state of what AI can do and present a more hopeful future about where it could be heading.

Let's Change How We Make Presentations

Making PowerPoint Presentations manually is so 2020. Let's explore how we can use AI to make our presentations for us.

Tommy's code for combining LLM, Stable Diffusion and the Reveal.js Framework will change the way you make presentations.

Gallery

A gallery of events, talks and other photography