Keith Harris

Keith Harris is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the School of Computing and Digital Technologies, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. He joined in January 2020 as a Lecturer in Statistics and transitioned to his current role in October 2023. He serves as the Athena Swan Champion for the School and oversees the Online MSc programs in Computer Science and related fields (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Software Engineering). His academic journey includes postdoctoral roles at the University of Glasgow and University of Sheffield, focusing on machine learning and microbial data analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Master of Science (MSc)
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Research Interests: Dr. Harris specializes in statistical modelling, data analytics, and machine learning applications across diverse domains. His work bridges statistical theory with practical challenges in ecology (e.g., biodiversity modelling), bioinformatics (e.g., microbial community analysis), and engineering (e.g., manufacturing processes). Recent projects include advancing machine learning methodologies for medical and biological prediction problems and improving tools for metagenomics data analysis.

Grants & Advising: While no advisees are listed, his research has been supported by projects such as "Classifiers in Medicine and Biology" and "Simulation Tools for Automated Manufacturing." He actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations within the Industry and Innovation Research Institute.

Labs & Teams: Engaged with the Digital Analytics and Technologies group and the School’s MSc program leadership. A member of the University’s LGBT+ network and a strong advocate for Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.