Research Profile

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Computer Programming to include Project (PjBL) and Problem Based Learning (PbBL) University of Northampton, 2015-2018.
• M.Phil., Computer Assisted Learning – Structural Analysis & Design, Loughborough University, 1998.
• M.Sc., Computer Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2002.
• P.G.C.E., University of Greenwich (Garnett College) London, 1986.
• B.Sc. (Hons) Civil Engineering (Numerical Analysis) Swansea University, 1985

Professional Membership, Training and Advisory Bodies

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
• Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS).
• Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
• Northampton Branch Committee Member of the British Computer Society (BCS) – Education Liaison Officer (2009-present).
• Council of Professors and Heads of Computing (CPHC).
• Qualified Teacher Status (DES No. 85 53197).
• Mental Health First Aider (2109)
• First Aid (Qualified First Aid at Work since 1995)

Professional Experience

• Head of Department: Business Computing, Computing & Games, University of Northampton, 2016-present.
• Head of Department: Computing, University of Northampton, 2011-2106.
• Head of Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2002- 2011.
• Acting Associate Dean (Operations) University of Northampton, 2008.
• Principal Lecturer, University of Northampton,1992-2002.
• Deputy Head of School (Art & Design) University of Northampton (0.5 Secondment) 1998/99.
• Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton, 1989-1992.
• Lecturer II, University of Northampton, 1987-1989.
• Lecturer II, Computing & Civil Engineering, University of West London, 1986-1987.

External Examiner

• MSc Degree Apprenticeship (Sky Betting and Gaming) Module Examiner, Sheffield Hallam University (2017-2018).
• MSc Enterprise Application Development, BSc/BEng Software Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University at SLIIT, Sri Lanka (2014-2018).
• BSc Computer Science, University of Derby including: Mediterranean College (Athens & Thessaloniki, Greece) FdSc Computer Science (Buxton, Derby and Leek Colleges) (2014-2018).
• MSc Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire IST Athens (2011-2015).
• BSc Multimedia Technologies, Islington College, Kathmandu, Nepal (2011-2012).
• BSc, FDSc Digital Solutions, Interactive Multimedia, Multimedia, Multimedia Technology & Applications at London Metropolitan University (2008-2012).
• MSc Computing, Internet Technology and e-Commerce, Internet Technology, Distributed Computing Systems, Computer Systems and Networking, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Enterprise Software Engineering, Mobile Computing and Communications courses at University of Greenwich (2006-2011).
• BSc Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Games Development, Multimedia Games Development at University of Central Lancashire (2004-2009).
• BSc Computing courses at Shenzhen University, Guangdong, China (2005-2009).
• BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (2005-2009).
• BSc Computing, Computer Network Technology, Systems Management, Information Systems Design at DEI (Thessaloniki) Greece (2007-2009).
  Foundation Year at London South Bank University (1998-2002).
• HND/C at Buckinghamshire New University (1998-2002).
• HNC at East Berkshire College (2001-2002).

External Advisor

• External Reviewer for Programme Development, BSc Computer Science, University of Buckingham & Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina (12/07/19).
• External Consultant for Programme Development, BSc Computer Engineering and BSc Systems Automation, Edge Hill University (11/2018).
• External Review Panel Member for Undergraduate/Postgraduate Computing, Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Sciences, University of Staffordshire (04/2013).
• External Review Panel Member for the Field of UG Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2012).
• Department for Education, Level 3 (A Level/Vocational) Qualification Reform – Round-table Discussion – Specialist Vocational Focus Group, Sanctuary Buildings, London, (06/2012).
• External Review Panel Member for the Field of Undergraduate (UG) Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2009).
• External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Computing (Multimedia), BSc (Hons) Computing Network Technology to DEI Bachelor and Masters Degrees, Thessaloniki, Greece (05/2007).
• External Validation Advisor for the BSc Computing by Distance Learning at the University of East London (05/2006).
• External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (06/2005).