Personal profile
Biography
Caroline Jay is a Professor of Computer Science and Head of Research in the School of Engineering. She is qualified as both a Psychologist (BA, CPsychol) and Computer Scientist (MSc, PhD), and undertakes research crossing these domains. She is Research Director of the Software Sustainabilty Institute, and a keen advocate for open and reproducible science.
Caroline founded the Manchester arm of the BBC Data Science Research Partnership, and the Human-Centred Design theme of the 'Digital Futures' initiative. She was named in the Guardian as one of the 2022 Top 50 Women in Engineering.
Research interests
Caroline's research focuses on software engineering and human-computer interaction, combining her expertise in computer science and psychology. She uses empirical methods to study and innovate in:
- Health Science and Medicine
- Creative Media and Television
- Knowledge Representation and Software Engineering
My group
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Digital Futures
- Institute for Data Science and AI
- Sustainable Futures
- Christabel Pankhurst Institute
- Manchester Environmental Research Institute
- Creative Manchester
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Beyond the Honest Explainer: Systematising Security and Ethical Risks and Evaluation Criteria for Explanations in AI Systems
Vlasceanu, A. M., Collins, E. C. (Editor) & Jay, C. (Editor), 2026, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Does social identity matter in software engineering? Assessing the case of research software engineers
Uwasomba, C., Lopez, T., Langer, M., Sharp, H., Wermelinger, M., Jay, C., Levine , M. & Nuseibeh, B., 12 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) EASE2026: Evaluation and Assessment in Software Engineering.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility in Research Software Engineering: Guidelines for Making a Difference.
Banerji, A., Folz, J., Jay, C., Karega, P. N. & Kaye, E., 2 Feb 2026Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Exploring the Experiences of Marginalised Groups in Research Software Careers: Preliminary Findings
Banerji, A., Folz, J., Jay, C., Kaye, E., Karega, P. N. & Tenquist, M., 2 Mar 2026Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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From keywords to semantics: Perceptions of large language models in data discovery
Halstead, M., Green, M. A., Jay, C., Kingston, R., Topping, D. & Singleton, A., 24 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global-scale modelling of urban climate projection and adaptation based on local climate zones
Zheng, Z. (PI), Jay, C. (CoI), Lindley, S. (CoI) & Topping, D. (CoI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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ECG-X: ECG-X: Making ECGs explainable with colour to support self-monitoring and early detection of life-threatening heart conditions
1/06/23 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Turing AI Fellowship: Human-AI Research Teams - Steering AI in Experimental Design and Decision-Making
Kaski, S. (PI), Bristow, R. (CoI), Cai, P. (CoI), Jay, C. (CoI) & Peek, N. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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DSH: NERC Digital Solutions Programme
Kingston, R. (PI), Evans, J. (CoI), Lindley, S. (CoI), Ainsworth, J. (CoI), Brass, A. (CoI), Jay, C. (CoI), Coe, H. (CoI), Topping, D. (CoI) & Sharmina, M. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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eScience Lab
Goble, C. (PI), Soiland-Reyes, S. (PI), Andrabi, M. (Researcher), Stewart, A. (Affiliate), Bacall, F. (Researcher), Chadwick, E. (Researcher), Lowe, D. (Technical team), Nenadic, A. (Affiliate), Owen, S. (Researcher), Reed, P. (Researcher), Hambley, A. (Researcher), Sufi, S. A. (Supervisor), Woolland, O. (Technical team), Del-Pinto, W. (Researcher), Sparks, M. (Affiliate), Seip, O. (Affiliate), Slavin, P. (Researcher), Feizollah, A. (Researcher), Rajasekar, A. (PGR student), Suthar, S. A. R. (PGR student), Banerji, A. (Affiliate), Gray, A. (Affiliate), Jay, C. (Affiliate), Herrerias Azcue, F. (Researcher), Xu, F. (Affiliate), Juty, N. (Researcher), Hughes-Noehrer, L. (Affiliate), Yehudi, Y. (PGR student), Missier, P. (Researcher), Stevens, R. (Affiliate) & Aloqalaa, M. (PGR student)
1/01/15 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Better World Awards
Brass, A. (Recipient), Cruickshank, S. (Recipient), Hassan, L. (Recipient), Jay, C. (Recipient) & Vigo, M. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2017
Prize: Other distinction
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Making a Difference Award for Social Responsibility
Brass, A. (Recipient), Cruickshank, S. (Recipient), Hassan, L. (Recipient), Jay, C. (Recipient) & Vigo, M. (Recipient), 11 May 2017
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
- 1 Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
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NERC Digital Solutions Hub In Person Workshops
Kingston, R. (Organiser), Jay, C. (Co-Organiser), Topping, D. (Co-Organiser), Heysham, N. (Co-Organiser), Shakeri, M. (Co-Organiser) & Murabito, E. (Co-Organiser)
23 Nov 2022 → 24 Jan 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
Press/Media
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THE GUARDIAN: United by sustainability: the top 50 women in engineering – the full list for 2022
23/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment
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New Scientist: How covid-19 has exposed a huge computing disaster in the making
4/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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