Dr. Alexander Hayes is a communications, information systems and computing technologies professional, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy through the Faculty of Engineering & Information Systems at the University of Wollongong, NSW Australia. He also has degrees in Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts (Honours) and Education (Early Childhood).

With a creative portfolio spanning 25 years in the visual, performing, and generative arts, Alexander engages across multiple domains and disciplines as a practicing professional artist, His research is focussed on developing creative well-being industries engaging through storying as a social listening skill guided by ethical and cultural frameworks. He is also an avid entrepreneur, education technologies consultant, and creative industries researcher, describing himself as a champion of emancipatory human rights and social justice.

Hayes is a Principal partner at Oethica Group Productions with Dr. Magali McDuffie, co-founder of AIMAGINING with artist Paul Carstairs and the WICGAN Foundation with edupreneur and generative artist, Jacqui Bates.