My main research interests are applied computational intelligence and critical systems thinking. I created and lead the Artificial Intelligence Paradigms (CSAIP) research unit with the aim of providing a research framework for mentoring the whole computer science team while focusing research on areas that enhanced and complimented our degrees. I also provide leadership and experience to the Cyber Security Research Group. 

As subject leader, I designed and documented all courses currently on offer within Computer Science at USW and have taught at all levels across the entire curriculum.

I have worked in computing for 40 years, which includes 26 years within an academic environment. I gained my bachelor’s computing degree in 1993 as a mature student and went on to gain a doctorate in applied Artificial Intelligence in 1997. I returned to academia in 2000 as a Research Fellow. I was asked to take on the role of senior lecturer in 2007, took over leadership of the postgraduate programme in 2008 and became a Reader 2009. The MSc Programme encompassed AI, Security, Forensic, Computer Science, Information Technology and Information Systems degrees. I took on leadership of the then Artificial Intelligence Technologies (ART) research unit in 2012 and role of subject leader for Computer Science in 2013. I became Head of Computer Science in 2014 until I was medically redeployed in 2022.  I am the REF lead with my main focus, since 2022, being on research and mentoring staff across all academic roles. 

• 2009 –          Associate Professor (Reader), Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of South Wales (previously the University of Glamorgan)
• 2014 – 2022 Head of Computer Science, School of Computing and Mathematics, USW
• 2007 – 2009 Senior Lecturer, Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Glamorgan
• 2003 – 2007 Research Fellow, School of Computing, University of Glamorgan
• 2000 – 2003 Research Fellow, School of Technology, Mathematics Department, University of Glamorgan
• 1998 – 2000 Analyst Programmer, Information Services, University of Glamorgan
• 1997 – 1998 Research Associate, Department of Mathematics, University of Glamorgan
• 1993 – 1997 Research Student, Department of Mathematics, University of Glamorgan
• 1988 – 1990 Finance Officer, Family Housing Association, Cardiff
• 1985 – 1988 Office Manager, Education Department, Cardiff University

I have a broad interest in Computing that includes developing, teaching and researching in a wide range of contexts and subject areas. However, I have a particular interest in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Optimisation and Soft Systems.

Computer Science, Research, Higher Education, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Cyber Resiliance, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Academic Writing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Science, Research Design, Data Mining, Operations Research, Image Processing, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Econometrics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Visualisation, Operations Management, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Economics, Recruiting, Programming, C++ Language, Software Design Patterns, Knowledge Representation, Combinatorial Optimization, Knowledge Based Engineering, Soft Computing, Metaheuristics, Quality Assurance Processes, University Teaching, Staff Development, Team Leadership