Personal profile

Overview

I joined London South Bank University (LSBU: then South Bank Polytechnic) in 1992 as a Lecturer in Operating Systems and Networking. I am currently Head of Division Computer Science and Informatics. I previously spent 4 years as Deputy Head of Division a role which gave me a lot of multi-disciplinary experience. My research and teaching specializes in areas including Big Data Management; Analytics & Visualization.
My academic experience also includes : Course Director PG/UG courses in the Division of Informatics. I maintain an active cross-Faculty role as a Chair and panellist in LSBU student appeals... also as a Divisional/School Academic Integrity Lead.

Research interests

I continually develop and co-author courses (both long and short) for the Division of Computer Science and Informatics. I have extensive experience as a course director for several PG/UG courses, as well as previously managing the BCS Examinations at LSBU. My experience in course director's role has also led to many international travel opportunities working with international partners with recruitment & marketing responsibilities overseas, particularly in India & South East Asia, as well as in Africa, particularly in Nigeria & Ghana.
I am currently leading the restructuring of the Informatics department's postgraduate and undergraduate course provision. I have also undertaken the role of internal examiner/reviewer for the validation of other LSBU courses. I have over 10 years experience as an external examiner at other UK universities and HE/FE establishments.
I publish research/conference papers covering a range of analytics related topics and emerging/disruptive technologies. I have current supervisory experience at PhD, postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
I was previously a member of organising committees for several of international conferences held in the UK & overseas.

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):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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