Christopher Thornton

About

Dr Christopher Thornton is a Research Associate at Newcastle University's School of Computing. His work uses wearable sensors and computational methods to develop insights into the relationships between environment, development, and neurological health.

Education

• PhD Computational Neuroscience, Newcastle University
• MRes Biosciences, Newcastle University
• BSc Computer Science, University of St Andrews

Selected publications

• Using unsupervised machine learning to quantify physical activity from accelerometry in a diverse and rapidly changing population
• Scoping the Priorities and Concerns of Parents: An Infodemiology Study of Posts on Mumsnet and Reddit
• Physical activity in young children across developmental and health states: the ActiveCHILD study
• The virtual electrode recording tool for extracellular potentials (VERTEX) Version 2.0: Modelling in vitro electrical stimulation of brain tissue