Amy K. Hoover
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About
Dr. Amy K. Hoover is a leading researcher in computational creativity and game AI, with a focus on quality diversity (QD) algorithms and procedural content generation. Her most-cited work, "Mapping Hearthstone Deck Spaces through MAP-Elites with Sliding Boundaries" (2019, 7 citations), pioneered the application of MAP-Elites—a QD algorithm originally developed for evolutionary robotics—to complex, real-world game design problems. By introducing sliding boundaries, she demonstrated how QD methods can effectively explore vast, high-dimensional design spaces, enabling the discovery of diverse, high-performing strategies in digital card games like Hearthstone. This contribution bridges evolutionary computation and interactive entertainment, offering a powerful framework for automated game testing and balanced content creation. Dr. Hoover’s research has been recognized for its novelty in expanding QD applications beyond traditional domains, influencing subsequent work in game AI, procedural generation, and adaptive systems. Her work exemplifies how computational creativity can enhance both the design process and player experience, making her a key figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence and games.
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