Lewis is Senior Lecturer in Data Science. He is also a Smart Data Research UK Fellow.
Lewis obtained his PhD in Probability and Statistics from 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.
Lewis’s research focuses on applying advanced data science techniques to address key questions in mental health and the health workforce. His methodological interests span machine learning, statistical methods, causal modelling, AI, and Open Science principles.
Through his SDR UK Fellowship project, 'STREAM', he is working with the Smart Data Donation Service to investigate how engagement with YouTube content impacts mental health. He also serves as the Deputy Theme Lead for Mental Health within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber.
Lewis is module lead for the Data Science in Healthcare module on the University of York’s MSc Data Science programme. He also leads a Phase I SSIP on Health Data Science for MB BS students. Lewis also contributes to the teaching of quantitative methods across the medical school.
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.
Statistics Editor, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.