Tom Flynn
Assistant Computational Scientist, Machine Learning Group, Computational Science Initiative

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Computational Science Initiative
Bldg. 725, Room 2-200
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-2885
tflynn@bnl.gov
Tom works on scientific machine learning and optimization. His current research focuses on accelerating distributed training of large AI models, analysis of machine learning optimization algorithms, and privacy-preserving AI. He also works on applications of AI to computer architecture simulation and scientific imaging.
Expertise | Education | Appointments
Expertise
- Scalable machine learning training
- Optimization analysis
- Change detection
- Privacy preserving AI
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science, CUNY Graduate Center, 2017
Professional Appointments
- 2020 - Present, Assistant Computational Scientist, Brookhaven National Laboratory
- 2018 - 2020 Postoctoral Research Associate, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Computational Science Initiative
Bldg. 725, Room 2-200
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-2885
tflynn@bnl.gov