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Dr Thomas Popham is an Associate Professor and Director of Studies (Systems and Information Engineering) at the School of Engineering, University of Warwick. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision (Warwick, 2010) and previously worked at Jaguar Land Rover as a Machine Learning Engineer (2010-2014) and Technical Specialist/Manager (2014-2017). His research focuses on Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Automated Driving, and Intelligent Vehicle Systems, with contributions to explainable AI (XAI) and vehicle safety systems. He leads the Image Processing and Expert Systems (IPES) Laboratory and oversees undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Systems Engineering, Biomedical Systems Engineering, and Diagnostics, Data and Digital Health MSc.
Research Interests:
- Computer Vision & Machine Learning applications
- Automated Driving and Vehicle Systems
- State Estimation and User Preference Learning
- Intelligent Vehicle Systems Development
Recent publications highlight advancements in XAI frameworks (e.g., STX-Search, CHILLI) and vehicular control systems. His educational contributions include curriculum design for STEM induction programs and competency-based peer assessment methodologies. Current PhD advisees include Saif Anwar (ML transparency), Rui Zhou (domain transfer learning), and Alisha Rogers (engineering education).
He maintains active collaborations with industry partners like Jaguar Land Rover, focusing on real-world applications of machine learning and safety-critical systems. His work integrates academic research with practical engineering challenges in automotive and biomedical domains.
