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Skills

Drawing on my academic background, professional leadership, and industry consultancy, I aim to equip students with a well-rounded set of skills that prepare them for both academic success and real-world application in engineering, computing, and cybersecurity. My teaching philosophy centres on bridging theory with practice, fostering independent thinking, and preparing students for emerging technological challenges. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Helping students approach complex problems methodically, using analytical thinking and engineering logic. Applied Programming and Simulation: Teaching Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and control system modelling to develop real-world technical solutions. Cybersecurity Foundations: Introducing secure system design principles, ethical hacking, threat modelling, and risk analysis. Research Literacy: Training students to conduct structured academic research, analyse scholarly sources, and apply findings to real-world scenarios. Independent and Reflective Learning: Supporting students to become self-regulated learners through scaffolded learning approaches and timely feedback. Communication and Presentation Skills: Developing students confidence in articulating technical ideas through presentations, reports, and team-based activities. Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Sharing knowledge of penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Security Architecture Design: Teaching students how to design resilient systems, assess infrastructure vulnerabilities, and build secure network frameworks. Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Guiding students through the fundamentals of identifying, analysing, and responding to cyber incidents in professional environments. Control Systems and UAV Security: Translating my PhD research into learning about cyber-physical systems, UAVs, and the future of secure autonomous technologies. Professional Ethics and Standards: Instilling a deep understanding of digital ethics, data protection, and responsible innovation. Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Thinking: Encouraging teamwork across technical and non-technical domains, preparing students for multi-stakeholder industry roles. My goal is to develop graduates who are not only technically competent but also innovative, ethical, and industry-ready, with the mindset and tools to contribute meaningfully to the future of cybersecurity and technology-driven sectors.

About

I am a highly experienced academic and educational leader with over 9 years of teaching, curriculum development, and leadership across engineering, computing, and life sciences within UK higher education. My academic background includes a BSc in Control and Systems Engineering, an MSc in Mobile and Satellite Communications, and a PhD in UAV Cybersecurity, where I developed advanced techniques to mitigate stealth cyber-attacks on unmanned systems. In my current role as Head of STEM at the University of Surrey International Study Centre, I lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee curriculum design and quality assurance, and mentor academic staff. I have played a central role in programme revalidation, academic support enhancements, and standardisation processes. My approach is inclusive, research-informed, and aligned with the strategic goals of the institution and the wider higher education sector. I have extensive experience working with international foundation and Pre-Master s students, with a strong track record of improving academic engagement, progression, and student outcomes. My academic practice integrates real-world industry trends particularly in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and computing into inclusive and student-centred pedagogies.