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معرفی
Nic James serves as Professor of Sport & Exercise Science at Middlesex University's London Sports Institute within the Faculty of Science and Technology. He leads research initiatives and curriculum development for the MSc Sport Performance Analysis program, focusing on industry-aligned educational frameworks while maintaining active contracts supporting four PhD students.
His research centers on Performance Analysis with specialization in statistical methodologies and innovative visual data presentation, primarily applied to football (soccer). Current work examines counterpressing tactics, goal threat modeling, and situational variables in attacking processes, building on extensive prior collaborations with England Squash, Irish Rugby Union, and the English Institute of Sport for elite athlete development.
Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward football analytics dominance (2022-2025), with methodological innovations in expected pass turnovers and unstable game state identification. Earlier work covered squash, rugby, and DanceSport, reflecting his broad expertise in tactical analysis across diverse sports disciplines.
James actively supervises doctoral researchers including Seamus Brady and Jeter Yap, while his department achieved notable success in the 2021 REF submission where impact case studies received 3*/4* ratings. His industry partnerships demonstrate practical application of research findings to elite sporting contexts.
Professional engagements include curriculum development for the MSc Sport Performance Analysis, examining all related modules, and translating research into industry-ready educational frameworks that meet evolving sector demands.
