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James Burridge is a Dr Reader in Probability and Statistical Physics at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Technology and the School of Mathematics & Physics. He is also associated with the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre and the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions. He is currently accepting PhD students and is actively funded by the Royal Society and the Faraday Institution.
- University: University of Portsmouth
- School: Faculty of Technology
- Department: School of Mathematics & Physics
- Research Centres: Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre, Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions
He earned his Physics degree from the University of Warwick, followed by Maths Part III and a PhD in Statistical Physics from Cambridge University. After working in banking as a Quant and as a school teacher in Mathematics and Physics, he returned to academia in 2012.
- Education: BSc in Physics (University of Warwick)
- Postgraduate: Maths Part III (Cambridge)
- PhD in Statistical Physics (Cambridge University)
His research lies at the intersection of probability, statistical physics, and real-world applications in social and ecological systems. Key interests include language evolution, speech analysis using machine learning, modeling of disease transmission, and energy systems like lithium-ion batteries. His work applies complex systems theory and spatial modeling to infer patterns in language change and public behavior during pandemics. He also contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental and renewable energy research.
The recent articles show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining physics-based modeling with linguistics and public health. His work leverages machine perception, latent space transformations, and neural networks to analyze speech, while also applying spatial games and statistical mechanics to understand societal responses to disease. This reflects a broad capability in modeling complex adaptive systems across domains.
He has received significant recognition through research funding and media attention. His work has been cited in over 100 news outlets, including coverage on social media and video platforms, indicating high public and academic impact.
- Funding from the Royal Society
- Funding from the Faraday Institution
- Media coverage in 108 news outlets
- Multiple mentions in press and social media
James Burridge leads and collaborates on multiple research projects, including battery modeling and speech technology applications. He supervises PhD students and has contributed to datasets and software tools such as a web application for live voice vowel inference. His collaborative network includes researchers from various disciplines, indicating a strong team-oriented research approach.
