Meet the people who make up STEM Faculty.
I’m Professor Emeritus of Digital Innovation in the School of Computing and Communications.
I hold a Laurea Cum Laude (University of Milan, Italy) and a PhD (Newcastle University, UK) in Computer Science, and a BSc (Hons) (Open) in Economics and Mathematical Sciences.
I'm an Editorial Member of the IARIA Journal On Advances in Internet Technology, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Previously: I was first Editor-in-Chief, then Special Issues and Reviews Editor of Expert Systems, The Journal of Knowledge Engineering, the Associate Dean (Curriculum) in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); held research positions at University of Milan (Italy), Oxford University and Newcaslte University; was the Secretary of the BCS Requirements Engineering Specialist Group; was External Examiner for the MSc in Computer Science (Software Engineering) at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. I have published widely in international conferences and journals and I am a member of numerous international programme committees.
I research, develop, apply and teach innovative theories, methods and and dgital tools to address complex problems in organisations. I'm an expert in digitally mediated distance eduction.
See also my LinkedIn page.
The main aim of my research, of well over a decade, is the systematisation of complex problem solving in socio-technical contexts. I research and apply innovative theories, methods and tools to address complex problems in organisations, whether in the development of software, systems, processes, strategy or other artefacts.
I currrently teach a Stage 3 module in Data Management.
Previously, I served as Chair of the STEM Masters-level research project module, T802 Research Project, and have supervised research students on MSc, MPhil and PhD degrees for more than 25 years.
Drawing on this extensive supervisory experience, I co-authored a handbook on academic research with my colleague Professor Jon Hall. Written particularly for those new to research, the book aims to demystify the research process and provides practical guidance on how to plan, conduct and successfully complete a research project.
Throughout my career, I have designed, developed and delivered digitally mediated undergraduate and postgraduate Computing curricula for distance learners. I have also led innovation projects in curriculum development and research supervision.
My previous academic leadership roles include Chair of M813 Software Development and Chair of the Virtual MPhil in Computing research degree programme. I was also a member of the academic team for M811 Information Security.
As Associate Dean for STEM Curriculum, I have also led the strategic development and quality enhancement of a broad portfolio of STEM curriculum over several years.
