Dr James Atkinson
Dr James Atkinson
Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Course Manager (General Engineering)
Chief Exam Secretary (Year 4 & CSE)
James dot A dot Atkinson at warwick dot ac dot uk
Biography
- Currently holds the position of Associate 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, with contributions to other modules.
- Additional roles: Course Manager (General Engineering), Chief Exam Secretary (Year 4 & CSE), 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
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
- ES2C6: Electromechanical System Design
- ES327: Individual Project
- ES3C8: Systems Modelling & Control
- ES97C: Research & Professional Skills in Biomedical & Clinical Engineering
- MA117: Programming for Scientists
Selected Publications
Projects and Grants
Teaching Experience
Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Teaching Fellow
Senior Teaching Assistant
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 · 2025
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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