Mr James Thomas
BA, MSci
Expertise
Data Scientist at the Jean Golding Institute for data-intensive research, working on collaborative Urban Analytics projects across University and external partners.
Current positions
Senior Data Scientist
Jean Golding Institute
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Biography
Familiar with Python, Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Jupyter, Git. I complement my knowledge of data analysis, modelling and machine learning with hands-on experience of remote data collection, large-scale field trials, and efficiency and emissions testing both in the field and in the laboratory. I also have experience as an auditor for the EU ETS greenhouse gas emission trading programme and other laboratory quality systems, with familiarity with the steel, glass, ceramics and lime industries.
Research interests
Data Scientist at the Jean Golding Institute, the central hub for data science and data-intensive research at the University of Bristol.
Experienced in processing complex and messy data sets, using modelling and machine learning to inform decision-making and policy interventions, including informing non-technical audiences. Specific expertise in environmental impact of domestic energy use and low carbon technologies.
Currently facilitating collaborative Urban Analytics projects across a range of University of Bristol groups (Geographical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Bristol UKCRIC Observatory, Bristol Digital Futures) and external partners and stakeholders (including industry, government and the third sector).
Two specific areas of focus are achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and reducing health and well-being inequalities, including a range of urban mobility projects.
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
OAFI 8032 Connecting Administrative Vehicle Data For Research On Sustainable Transport
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Department of Engineering MathematicsDates
01/07/2022 to 31/03/2026
Publications
Recent publications
20/02/2024Physical and mechanical properties of nano-modified polybenzoxazine nanocomposite laminates: Pre-flight tests before exposure to low Earth orbit
Composites Part B: Engineering
Organising a collaborative online hackathon for cutting‐edge climate research
Weather
The Bristol CMIP6 Data Hackathon
Weather
A comparative study of odorants for gas escape detection of natural gas and hydrogen
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Hy4Heat Work Package 7 Safety Assessment: Gas Dispersion Data Analysis
Hy4Heat Work Package 7 Safety Assessment: Gas Dispersion Data Analysis