James is the Research Director of the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management. James received his BSc and PhD in computer science from the University of Birmingham; the latter focused on Statistical Machine Learning (SML) models of genetics and evolution. After his PhD he worked applying SML techniques in industry: developing new artificial intelligence algorithms for computer security at ProCheckUp Ltd, designing automated robotic controllers for Ocado’s automated warehouse, tracking derivatives markets at Deutsche Bank, and designing computer vision systems for ArgentVive Plc. Since 2008 he has been Research Director of CNELM, applying SML techniques to the problem of developing a clinical evidence base for Nutritional Therapy.