Phil James

Phil James is a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University, where he leads the Urban Observatory programme. This initiative focuses on monitoring urban environments through IoT sensors, addressing challenges at multiple spatial and temporal scales. His work bridges disciplines, collaborating with researchers in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, and Health.

Research interests revolve around applying geographic information systems (GIS) and data science to urban problem-solving. His expertise in IoT sensor networks enables real-time data collection for environmental and public health analysis.

• Scientific recognition: Chartered Geographer.