Stephen Smith

Professor Stephen Smith is a Professor and Head of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, an MSc (by Research) in Electronic Engineering, and a PhD in Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on applying evolutionary algorithms to healthcare challenges, particularly neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. He has authored over 75 refereed publications and founded ClearSky Medical Diagnostics Ltd., a spin-out company commercializing his diagnostic technologies.

Education:

• BSc (Hons.) in Computer Science
• MSc (by Research) in Electronic Engineering
• PhD in Electronic Engineering

Research Interests:
His work spans evolutionary computation theory, medical device development, and clinical diagnosis. Key areas include evolutionary algorithm design for signal processing and the application of these methods to Parkinson’s diagnosis and monitoring. Collaborations with institutions like the University of California San Francisco and Rashid Hospital in Dubai have led to four clinical devices in use globally.

Publications Trends:
Recent work emphasizes machine learning in healthcare, wearable sensor integration, and interdisciplinary applications (e.g., medieval manuscript analysis). His articles often bridge computational methods with clinical or societal impacts.

Awards and Roles:

• Fellow of the British Computer Society
• Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship
• Editorial roles in journals like Genetic Programming and Evolvable Machines

Grants and Labs:
Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Innovate UK, and others. His lab develops technologies for home-based patient monitoring, including devices measuring movement disorders and visuo-spatial ability.

Future Work:
Prioritizes scalable diagnostic tools, AI ethics in healthcare, and expanding ClearSky’s clinical impact.