I am a: computer scientist and NLP & digital humanities PhD researcher, among some other things. From Sheffield, UK. Interested in natural language processing, data science, machine learning, linguistics, web accessibility, technical theatre, and publicity design (it’s a lot I know). Currently researching neural methods for 19th century crime journalism parsing.
Current Roles:
- Doctoral Researcher @ The University of Sheffield
Where else to find me
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: callumwbooth ➚
- Github: cbooth ➚
- ORCID: 0000-0003-2924-3068 ➚
- Google Scholar: Callum William Booth ➚
- ResearchGate: Callum Booth on ResearchGate ➚
Research
PhD researcher in neural methods for information extraction and entity linkage in 19th century London crime records (newspaper OCR and Old Bailey records) at The University of Sheffield. Research interests include natural language processing, machine learning, and big data.
Programming
Primarily working in Python, proficient in Ruby, C# and JS. Interested in web development and accessible UI design (HTML5, CSS/SCSS, ES6). Previous projects include working on listener analytics dashboards and website rebranding for Forge Radio.
Stage work
Trained in stage rigging, light rigging, light console programming and operation, video wall and projection mapping in Resolume Arena. Experience in both live gig and club night environments, and pre-programmed stage performance environments.
Graphic Design and Publicity
Former publicity officer for the now defunct Sheffield SU LGBTQ+ committee, worked on branding, print media, and club night asset production.
General interests
Languages (German, Norwegian, Danish, French)
Linguistics, language history, etymology, and language classification
Programming
Electrical Engineering/Embedded Systems/IoT
CAD/CAM
Stagework and VJ-ing
Amateur radio
Citizen science (sensing, climate, infrastructure and transport)