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Ian OsbandIan Osband

Ian Osband

Research Scientist / Google

Ian Osband is a prominent Research Scientist currently working at Google, focusing on foundational research for the next generation of AI. Previously, he was a Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI and a Research Scientist at DeepMind for over seven years. His core research expertise lies in reinforcement learning and decision-making under uncertainty, with notable contributions to deep exploration techniques like Randomized Value Functions and Posterior Sampling.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University
United States
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Artificial IntelligenceReinforcement LearningResearch
9+ years
Years of Experience (AI)
Google, OpenAI, DeepMind
Major Companies
5000+
Google Scholar Citations
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Work Experience

GoogleGoogle
Google

Research Scientist

May 2025 - Present
Responsibilities
Foundational research for the next generation of AI.
OpenAIOpenAI
OpenAI

Member of Technical Staff

Sep 2023 - Apr 2025
Responsibilities
Product inspired research at OpenAI, including ChatGPT and O-series.
DeepMindDeepMind
DeepMind

Research Scientist

Jan 2021 - Jul 2023
Responsibilities
Built new "efficient agent" team with Benjamin Van Roy - Epistemic neural networks (rethinking uncertainty in deep learning) - Efficient agent development and alignment Research Scientist
DeepMindDeepMind
DeepMind

Research Scientist

Jun 2015 - Dec 2020
Responsibilities
Focus on scalable approaches to exploration, with Daan Wierstra then David Silver. - Ambitious, real-world applied projects - Deep Exploration via Randomized Value Functions - Algorithms behind data center cooling success Research Scientist
GoogleGoogle
Google

Data Scientist - Ads Metrics

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Responsibilities
Investigating targeted shopping ads and their effects on user experience and revenue.
Credit SesameCredit Sesame
Credit Sesame

Data Science Consultant

Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Responsibilities
Devised a large scale learning algorithm for efficient product recommendations
JPMorgan ChaseJPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Analyst - EM Credit Strategy

Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Responsibilities
Graduate role combining quantitative and fundamental research. Developed methods for efficient hedging under transaction costs.
JPMorgan ChaseJPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Summer intern – Credit Derivatives Quant Research, Credit Trading

Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Responsibilities
Created a client-facing prototype for valuing Credit Default Swaption portfolios. Investigated strategies for systematic rich/cheap analysis in EM Bonds.
MVision Private Equity AdvisersMVision Private Equity Advisers
MVision Private Equity Advisers

Summer Intern

Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
Responsibilities
Developed Excel templates for streamlined fund performance reports. Identified and researched private equity managers in Pacific Rim emerging markets.

Education

Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

2012 - 2016
Field of Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Management Science and Engineering
University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford
University of Oxford

MMath

2010 - 2011
Field of Study
MMath - Mathematics
University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford
University of Oxford

BA Hons

2007 - 2010
Field of Study
BA Hons - Mathematics
Eton CollegeEton College
Eton College

King's Scholar

2002 - 2007
Field of Study
King's Scholar

Research Focus and Expertise

Ian Osband is a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in decision-making under uncertainty and reinforcement learning. His work focuses on developing statistically and computationally efficient algorithms for deep exploration in complex environments.

Core Research Areas
Reinforcement LearningDecision Making Under UncertaintyDeep ExplorationEpistemic Neural NetworksEfficient Agent Development
Key Affiliations
GoogleOpenAIDeepMindStanford University

Professional Skills

Mathematics & Statistics

Advanced mathematical concepts and quantitative methods, including stochastic processes and calculus, essential for complex modeling.

Machine Learning & RL

Expertise in developing and applying machine learning models, particularly in the context of sequential decision-making and reinforcement learning.

Programming & Tools

Proficiency in Python and Matlab for research and development, alongside financial tools like Bloomberg and VBA for quantitative finance applications.

Quantitative Finance

Experience in financial modeling, fixed income, derivatives, and credit strategy from roles at JPMorgan Chase and other financial institutions.

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