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Christian Burke

Head of Engineering & Lead Data Scientist at Refik Anadol Studio
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Christian Burke serves as Head of Engineering & Lead Data Scientist at Refik Anadol Studio (RAS) in Los Angeles, CA, where he merges artistry with technology to create immersive public installations. Leading a diverse team focused on machine learning and AI, he fosters innovation at the intersection of data and artistic expression.

Burke played a key role in the inception of DATALAND, an initiative at RAS that brings together experts from various disciplines to create the world’s first multi-sensory metaverse “living” art experience. The Large Nature Model, a core component of DATALAND, is the world's premier open-source AI model, trained on nature's intelligence, contributing to advancements in AI development.

Dedicated to philanthropy, Burke's initiatives at RAS have raised over seven million dollars for charitable causes such as St. Jude's and UNICEF. With a background in Computer Science, his career trajectory has been shaped by the mentorship of Refik Anadol, emphasizing authentic and forward-thinking approaches to innovation.

Throughout his tenure at RAS, Christian has helped orchestrate initiatives that garnered over seven million dollars for charities, including St. Jude's, the Alzheimer’s Foundation, and UNICEF.

Christian Burke possesses a B.S. in Computer Science. In his leisure, he enjoys strategic games like chess and poker, getting together with friends, and exploring the extensive Los Angeles landscape through hikes.

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  • AI and the Data Universe: Refik Anadol’s Artwork for Global Impact | NVIDIA On-Demand

    Join Refik Anadol and members of Refik Anadol Studio (RAS) in conversation with NVIDIA’s Brian Dowdy as they discuss how their unique AI workflow helps con

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  • PyTorch Community Voices: Interview with Refik Anadol Studio (Full Video)

    Art & AI/ML collaborate in creative ways, like how the Refik Anadol Studio is powered by PyTorch. Watch this full interview of Refik and Christian B. talking with Developer Advocates Suraj Subramanian and Justin Jeffress about how the Studio uses PyTorch to turn data into pigments. Learn more about PyTorch: https://pytorch.org Subscribe to the PyTorch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/pytorch Follow us on social: https://twitter.com/PyTorch https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyto... https://www.facebook.com/pytorch

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  • E18 Christian Burke of Refik Anadol Studio — Sights, Sounds, Textures, and Data

    “When it comes to the actual meaning and purpose of art, people take away whatever they want from it based on their own perspectives. What we really focus on is the human experience, allowing people to feel emotional reactions.” — Christian Burke Stay in touch with Pixels & Paint: Listen on Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pixels-paint/id1681183282 Listen on Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4dmH04xcomKjRbP65w2e7C Learn more about Pixels & Paint | https://rare.makersplace.com/2023/05/03/introducing-the-pixels-paint-podcast-conversations-with-top-web3-artists-and-collectors/ Meet our guest Christian Burke: Christian Burke | https://www.christianburke.com/ Christian Burke on X | https://twitter.com/christianburke0 Christian Burke on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianburke0/ Christian Burke on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christianburke0/ About Christian Burke In this revealing interview with Pixels and Paint, we get an in-depth look into the world of data scientist Christian Burke, right-hand man to Refik Anadol. Navigating the fine lines between art, technology, and science, Burke provides insights into the future of AI in art, the intersection of sensory experiences, and the...

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