James holds holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where his research integrates remote sensing, tropical ecology, and artificial intelligence to map, monitor and forecast biodiversity in some of the world’s most complex forest landscapes. Alongside deep technical expertise in machine learning and geospatial analysis, he brings extensive on-the-ground experience from field campaigns across Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. His work bridges cutting-edge science with real-world conservation challenges, helping organisations develop AI-driven solutions to protect forests and respond to the climate crisis.