James Xue

Dr. James Xue is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at the University of Northampton, based at the Technology Centre for Advanced and Smart Technologies. He has been a faculty member since 2010 and is actively involved in teaching, research, and PhD supervision. His academic background includes a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, and a BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Nottingham, where he graduated with First Class Honours.

His research spans distributed systems, database technologies, data mining, digital healthcare, and learning analytics. A significant focus of his recent work is on predictive modeling of student performance using machine learning and deep neural networks in higher education contexts. His research integrates software-defined networking, cognitive load reduction, and intelligent systems for student engagement.

The trend in his recent publications (2016–2024) reflects a strong shift toward educational data science, particularly in learning analytics, student performance prediction, and intelligent tutoring systems. Earlier works focus on software-defined networking and distributed systems in smart cities, showing a broad technical foundation. His interdisciplinary work bridges computer science with educational innovation.

Dr. Xue supervises PhD research, including James Oakes’ work on virtualized computing workloads. He has contributed to research funded or recognized through media coverage, patent references, and Wikipedia citations. His work has been published in Procedia Computer Science, IEEE, Springer, and Wiley journals/conferences, and has garnered significant attention in academic and public spheres.

His teaching leadership includes being the programme leader for BSc/HND Computing (general pathway), where he teaches core modules such as Databases (Levels 6 and 7), Group Project (Level 5), and Computing Dissertation (Level 6), shaping the curriculum and student research experience.