Dr James Atkinson
Dr James Atkinson
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed)
General Engineering Course Leader
James dot A dot Atkinson at warwick dot ac dot uk
Biography
- Currently holds the position of Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Systems & Information Engineering at the University of Warwick.
- Interested in systems/electronic engineering, computing/software development, and pure/applied mathematics.
- Module leader for two large-group engineering modules, project leader for 3rd year projects, with contributions to other modules.
- Additional roles: General Engineering Course Leader, Year 2 Exam Secretary, Technology & Moodle Learning Champion (S&I Stream), and Data Book Coordinator.
- Previously contributed to other modules in the School of Engineering (SoE), the Warwick Mathematics Institute (WMI) and the Department of Computer Science (DCS), at the University of Warwick.
- Experienced with software & programming languages: MATLAB & Simulink, C++, OpenCV, Python, Java, Android app development, JavaScript, Arduino, Visual Basic, SolidWorks, Fusion360, SketchUp, NI Multisim & Ultiboard, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, EndNote.
Research Interests
Teaching Interests
Module Leader:
- ES197: Systems Modelling, Simulation & Computation
- ES2C7: Engineering Mathematics & Data Analytics
Project Leader:
- ES327: Individual Project
Contributions:
- ES2C6: Electromechanical System Design
Moderation:
- ES2D7: Systems and Software Engineering Principles
- ES2F6: Engineering Mathematics & Data Analytics (DA)
- ES3H3: Intelligent System Design
Previous Contributions:
- CS133: Professional Skills
- CS261: Software Engineering
- CS313: Mobile Robotics
- CS345: Sensor Networks & Mobile Data Communications
- CS349: Principles of Programming Languages
- CS918: Natural Language Processing
- ES193: Engineering Mathematics
- ES3C8: Systems Modelling & Control
- ES97C: Research & Professional Skills in Biomedical & Clinical Engineering
- MA117: Programming for Scientists
Selected Publications
Projects and Grants
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Teaching Fellow
Teaching Assistant (TA) & Senior TA
Education
University of Warwick
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Affective Computing (Engineering)
2015-2020
University of Warwick
Master of Engineering (MEng), Systems Engineering with Computer Engineering
2011-2015
Kesgrave High School & Sixth Form
STEP, AEA, A-Levels & GCSEs
2002-2010
Honors & Awards
Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence for Postgraduates who Teach (WATE PGR)
University of Warwick · 2019
Recognised for enhancing student learning experience by motivating, inspiring and engaging students and creating a supportive learning environment that recognises diverse student needs.
Shortlisted
School of Engineering Staff Award - Contribution to UG Education · University of Warwick · 2024
Nominations
Warwick Awards for Personal Tutoring Excellence (WAPTE) · University of Warwick · 2024
Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE) · University of Warwick · 2023
Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE) · University of Warwick · 2022
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