Curriculum Vitae

Education

Aston University — PhD in Computer Science (Oct 2022 – Sept 2025)
Aston University — Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert) (Oct 2023 – Nov 2024)
Aston University — Introduction to Learning and Teaching Practice in Higher Education (ILTP) (Mar 2023 – Sept 2023)
Zhejiang University — Master of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (2018 – 2021)
Liaoning University of Technology — Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Information Engineering (2014 – 2018)

Lecturer in AI and Data Science, University of Hull (June 2025 – Present)

Module leader for Programming for AI and Data Science, coordinating assessments and leading a team of Lecturers to ensure high academic performance.
Develop and deliver innovative and inclusive teaching resources that blend theory with real-world application, ensuring engagement across diverse student cohorts.
Supervise postgraduate dissertation projects, guiding students through the research process from topic selection to completion.
Serve as a personal tutor, offering academic and pastoral support that contributes positively to student wellbeing.

Lecturer in Computing, Ulster University (QA Higher Education) (Jan 2025 – Nov 2025)

Teach and support learning in computer science–related subjects.
Provide guidance, support and tutorship for students.
Supervise postgraduate dissertation projects, guiding students through the research process from topic selection to completion.

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant, Aston University (Oct 2022 – Oct 2025)

Delivered tutorials and practical sessions across computing science modules, including Software Engineering, Data Mining, and Machine Learning.
Assessed coursework, exams, and projects, providing detailed, constructive feedback to enhance student learning
Provided academic support through one-to-one and group sessions.
Supervise postgraduate dissertation projects, guiding students through the research process from topic selection to completion.

Research Assistant, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Nov 2021 – July 2022)

I worked on the project Human-Centred Smart and Sustainable Building Management System. The roles included:
Research: Developed personalised and generalised thermal comfort models using computer vision to predict occupant thermal comfort levels.
Hardware Procurement: Managed procurement of devices, evaluating options and ensuring cost-effective, timely delivery.
Research Outputs: Contributed to high-quality publications addressing energy efficiency and thermal comfort for occupants.
Administration: I worked alongside the PI for the overall management of the research group.
Research group website I designed and managed the research group’s website.

Research Assistant, Westlake University (June 2021 – Nov 2021)

I worked on the project Ecosystem Monitoring Project at Westlake University. My roles included:
Hardware Development: I designed and developed electronic hardware components for an autonomous camera system to monitor agrobiodiversity.
Procurement Management: I managed the procurement of devices, coordinating with vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.
Field Testing Support: I collaborated with field testers to integrate and validate the system in real-world environments.
Team Collaboration: I worked with multidisciplinary teams, including software designers and AutoCAD specialists, to deliver a comprehensive solution.
Research Contributions: Contributed to research publication on Embedded vision cameras for terrestrial biodiversity monitoring.

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), AdvanceHE — Nov 2024
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), AdvanceHE — Sept 2023

Best Paper Runner-Up: International Conference on AI in Healthcare — 2024
Best Paper Award: 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality — 2022
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) PhD Studentship: Fully funded doctoral research in Human activity analysis in smart environments, awarded by UKRI — 2022–2025
F.C.T Scholarship Board: Ministerial Special Scholarship Award — Award of Excellence, 2018
Liaoning University of Technology: Best Student in Electronic and Information Engineering Department — 2016/2017 Academic Year
Liaoning University of Technology: Second Best Student in Electronic and Information Engineering Department — 2015/2016 Academic Year
Liaoning University of Technology: Second Best Student in Electronic and Information Engineering Department — 2014/2015 Academic Year
F.C.T Scholarship Board: Best Indigene Student in West African Senior School Certificate Examination — 2013

Peer Reviewer

International Conference on AI in Healthcare (AIiH 2025)
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024–2025)
Proceedings of Machine Learning Research (PMLR)
IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 2024)

Organising Committee

Editorial Role

Visit the Publications page for an up-to-date list of my publications.