Elija Perrier

Elija's contribution to the HMI Project involves ongoing research into the consequences of results in theoretical computer science, such as computational complexity, for the ethical design, implementation and governance of algorithmic technologies. In particular, he is currently focused on the extent to which results from computer science, such as no-go theorems, constrain the possibilities of ethical governance. He is also undertaking research into the consequences for freedom of expression in social contexts in which communication is increasingly shaped and undertaken via algorithmic means.

Elija Perrier

Research Affiliate

Elija Perrier is a doctoral candidate at the Centre for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. Elija's doctoral research focuses on the field of quantum machine learning, including quantum algorithm design, geometric and statistical learning theory and quantum control. Elija has a multi-disciplinary background, holding an LLB / BA (Hons) (English/Cultural & Communication Studies) from Murdoch University along with a BSc (Physics/Mathematics) (Hons) & BA (Economics/Philosophy) from the University of Sydney. Elija works as a research assistant in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney, as a practising lawyer, tutor in constitutional law and jurisprudence at Macquarie University and as a data scientist focusing on political science. Elija has published research on computer science, public policy and a range of other topics and has presented research at a number of conferences nationally and internationally.