James Rainey

Experience

1. Dec 2025 – Present

   Postdoctoral Researcher

   Newcastle University

   Computer vision research, including satellite-based algae bloom monitoring.

2. Dec 2023 – Dec 2025

   KTP Research Associate

   Falcon Foodservice Equipment/Newcastle University

   Developed the INtelligent FOod Recognition and Monitoring system (INFORM) with Falcon Foodservice Equipment.

   • Took INFORM from early concept to a working product.
   • Granted UK patent GB2616522 for INFORM.
   • FEA Apprentice Award 2024: Highly Commended.
   • Disseminated research via publications.
3. Sep 2022 – Jul 2023

   Research Associate

   Newcastle University

   Worked on various research projects.

   • Early development on INtelligent FOod Recognition and Monitoring system (INFORM).
   • Created a blockchain-based framework for media authentication
   • Developed a Neuromorphic Vision System using spiking neural networks
4. Apr 2022 – Aug 2022

   Postdoc Research Fellow

   Stirling University

   Initial development of an embedded AI system for food recognition.

Education

1. 2016 – 2020

   PhD, Computer Science

   Queen's University Belfast

   Thesis on gait recognition using 3D markerless motion capture.

2. 2013 – 2016

   Undergraduate, Computer Science

   Queen's University Belfast

Patents & awards

1. UK Patent GB2616522: INFORM, Intelligent Food Recognition and Monitoring

   UK Intellectual Property Office

   Edge AI system for real-time food recognition and monitoring, developed with Falcon Foodservice Equipment and Newcastle University.

2. 2024

   FEA Apprentice Award: Highly Commended

   Foodservice Equipment Association

   Recognised for work on INFORM during the KTP with Falcon Foodservice Equipment.

Skills

Publications

See the publications page for the full list with links.