John Darby

Dr. John Darby is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). He serves as the programme leader for the MSc Computer Science and teaches AI and machine learning modules. His research focuses on non-invasive Computer Vision techniques for analyzing human movements, spanning from skeletal muscle analysis to behavior classification and human-object interactions. He holds a PhD from MMU and has industry experience as a Software Engineer at Echostar Europe.

Education: BSc Hons. in Computational Physics (University of Edinburgh, 2000–2003), MSc in Mobile and Distributed Computer Networks (Leeds Metropolitan University, 2003–2004), and a PhD from MMU (2006–2010). Postdoctoral roles included Research Assistant at IRM (2010–2011) and Research Associate at SCMDT (2011–2013).

Research Interests: His work integrates Machine Learning, Image Processing, and Particle Filtering to address challenges in surveillance, biomechanics, and healthcare. Key applications include markerless motion tracking, implement recognition, and clinical decision support systems. He collaborates with the Image and Sensory Computation Group on interdisciplinary projects.

Advising & Grants: While specific student names or grant details are not listed, his role as a Senior Lecturer and programme leader implies involvement in supervising postgraduate students and securing research funding. His projects often involve clinician-led approaches and industry partnerships.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Image and Sensory Computation Group, focusing on human movement analysis and healthcare technology applications.