Lewis Paton
Lecturer in Data Science
Profile
Biography
Lewis obtained his PhD in Probability and Statistics from the Durham University in 2016, and then moved to the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. He was appointed as Lecturer in Data Science in 2022.
Qualifications
- BSc Mathematics, Durham University, 2011
- PhD Statistics and Probability, Durham University, 2016
Research
Overview
Lewis’s research is focused on how we can use advanced data science techniques to answer research questions relating to mental health and the health workforce. He has a wide range of methodological interests, including machine learning, statistical methods and causal modelling. He also has an interest in Open Science principles.
Research group(s)
Supervision
Lewis offers postgraduate research supervision, and welcomes enquiries from prospective students interested in applying data science methods to research questions related to mental health or the health workforce.
Contact details
Teaching
Postgraduate
Lewis is module lead for the Data Science in Healthcare module on the University of York’s MSc Data Science programme. He also contributes to a variety of teaching within HYMS
External activities
Editorial duties
Statistics Editor, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.