Dr Gary J. Hill

Dr. Gary J. Hill (Higher Education & IT Consultant)

BSc (Hons) MSc, MPhil, PhD, PGCE, SFHEA, FBCS, CITP

e: DrGaryHill@outlook.com

Qualifications

Ph.D., Computer Programming to include Project (PjBL) and Problem Based Learning (PbBL) University of Northampton, 2015-2018.
M.Phil., Computer Assisted Learning - Structural Analysis & Design, Loughborough University, 1998.
M.Sc., Computer Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2002.
P.G.C.E., University of Greenwich (Garnett College) London, 1986.
B.Sc. (Hons) Civil Engineering (Numerical Analysis) Swansea University, 1985.

Professional Membership, Training and Advisory Bodies

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) 2015.
Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) 2010-2022*.
Chartered IT Professional (CITP) 2009-2022*.
Northampton Branch Committee Member of the British Computer Society (BCS) - Education Liaison Officer (2009-2022).
Council of Professors and Heads of Computing (CPHC) (2010-2021).
Qualified Teacher Status (DES No. 85 53197).
Mental Health First Aider (Qualified 2019).
First Aid: Level 3: Outdoor First Aid (2025-2028); Level 2: Activity/Cyclists First Aid (2018-2024); First Aid at Work (1995-2018).

Professional Experience

Visiting Fellow, School of Management (SOM) - MK:U, Cranfield University, 2022-Present.
Senior Lecturer and Course Director, School of Management (SOM) - MK:U, Cranfield University, 2021-2022.
Associate Lecturer, MSc Project Supervision, School of Informatics, University of Leicester, 2020-2021.
Head of Department: Business Computing, Computing & Games, University of Northampton, 2016-2021.
Head of Department: Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2002-2016.
Acting Associate Dean (Operations) University of Northampton, 2008-2009.
Principal Lecturer, University of Northampton,1992-2002.
Deputy Head of School (Art & Design) University of Northampton (0.5 Secondment) 1998-1999.
Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton, 1989-1992.
Lecturer II, University of Northampton, 1987-1989.
Lecturer II, Computing & Civil Engineering, University of West London, 1986-1987.

External Examiner

BSc Computer Science (Intelligent Systems - incl. specialisms: Data Analytics/Digital Forensics) BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Games Development, De Montfort University (Asia Pacific University, Malaysia) (2021-2024)
BSc Computer Science (Top-Up) University of Bolton (Study World in Sri Lanka) (2020-2024).
BSc Computing, plus Foundation Year, University of Bolton, (New York College, Athens, Greece) (2021-2022).
MSc Degree Apprenticeship (Sky Betting and Gaming) Module Examiner, Sheffield Hallam University (2017-2018).
MSc Enterprise Application Development, BSc/BEng Software Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University at SLIIT, Sri Lanka (2014-2018).
BSc Computer Science, University of Derby including Mediterranean College (Athens & Thessaloniki, Greece) FdSc Computer Science (Buxton, Derby and Leek Colleges) (2014-2018).
MSc Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire IST Athens (2011-2015).
BSc Multimedia Technologies, Islington College, Kathmandu, Nepal (2011-2012).
BSc, FDSc Digital Solutions, Interactive Multimedia, Multimedia, Multimedia Technology & Applications at London Metropolitan University (2008-2012).
MSc Computing, Internet Technology and e-Commerce, Internet Technology, Distributed Computing Systems, Computer Systems and Networking, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Enterprise Software Engineering, Mobile Computing and Communications courses at University of Greenwich (2006-2011).
BSc Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Games Development, Multimedia Games Development at University of Central Lancashire (2004-2009).
BSc Computing courses at Shenzhen University, Guangdong, China (2005-2009).
BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (2005-2009).
BSc Computing, Computer Network Technology, Systems Management, Information Systems Design at DEI (Thessaloniki) Greece (2007-2009).
Foundation Year at London South Bank University (1998-2002).
HND/C at Buckinghamshire New University (1998-2002).
HNC at East Berkshire College (2001-2002).

External Advisor

External Panel Member - Periodic Reviews: BSc Ethical Hacking and CyberSecurity, BSc Computing; Interim Reviews: BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence; MSc Data Science with Computational Intelligence, Coventry University (Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce, Nepal) (05/2024).
External Reviewer - Periodic Review, MSc Information Technology, BSc Computer Science (3 pathways), Coventry University (MEC, Oman) (01/06/2023)
External Advisor for Undergraduate (UG) Computing Programmes, Canterbury Christ Church University (05/2023)
External Reviewer Virtual Course Approval – MSc Cyber Security, Coventry University (MEC, Oman) (31/01/2023).
External Reviewer Virtual Course Approval – MSc Data Management and Cyber Security, Coventry University (Renasup/ESA, Paris, France) (23/11/2022).
Trailblazer Member for Institute for Apprenticeships Level 6 Aerospace Software Engineer (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - ST0013, representing Cranfield University (2022).
External Review Panel Member for Institutional validation of the Computer Science & Engineering Portfolio, Edge Hill University (03/05/2022).
External Reviewer Virtual Course Approval – MSc Cyber Security and BSc Computer Science, Coventry University (City Unity College, Greece) (26/05/2021).
External Reviewer for Programme Development, BSc Computer Science, University of Buckingham & Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina (12/07/19).
External Consultant for Programme Development, BSc Computer Engineering and BSc Systems Automation, Edge Hill University (11/2018).
External Review Panel Member for Undergraduate/Postgraduate Computing, Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Sciences, University of Staffordshire (04/2013).
External Review Panel Member for the Field of UG Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2012).
Department for Education, Level 3 (A-Level/Vocational) Qualification Reform - Round-table Discussion - Specialist Vocational Focus Group, Sanctuary Buildings, London, (06/2012).
External Review Panel Member for the Field of Undergraduate (UG) Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2009).
External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Computing (Multimedia), BSc (Hons) Computing Network Technology to DEI Bachelor and Masters Degrees, Thessaloniki, Greece (05/2007).
External Validation Advisor for the BSc Computing by Distance Learning at the University of East London (05/2006).
External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (06/2005).

Teaching

BSc Data Science; Digital Technology Solutions Professional; Cyber Security Technical Professional and; Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships (2021-2022)
BSc Computing: Dissertation, Graphics Programming, Problem Solving & Programming (2002-2021).
MSc Computing: Project, Graphics Programming, Java Programming (2002-2021).
Previously: Structural Analysis & Design (FEA) Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Mechanical Science, Product Design, Architectural Photography.

Research

Research Supervision

2023: PhD Completion, Human Attention in Virtual Reality Applications (External Supervisor 2021-2023, 2nd Supervisor 2019-2021).
2019: PhD Completion, Affective Computational Model: to Infer Actual Signals of Students’ Affective Status using Deep Machine Learning (2nd Supervisor).
2006: MPhil Completion, Minimisation and Re-Use of Mixed Concrete Waste (2nd Supervisor).
2019: Research Degree Supervision (Postgraduate module ENVM501 - 20 credit).

Reviewer/Referee

Journal Reviewer: Innovation in Teaching And Learning in Information and Computer Sciences (ITALICS) The Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Journal Reviewer: Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education Northampton: The University of Northampton 2041-3122.
Reviewer, International Programme Committee (IPC) Member, Session Chair: 11th China – Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Orientated Education: Zwickau, Germany, 29-30 April 2015.
Reviewer, International Programme Committee (IPC) Member, Session Chair: 13th China – Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Orientated Education: Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

Journal/Conference Papers

Dohan, M., Mu, Mu., Ajit, S., Hill, G., J. (2024) Real-walk Modelling: Deep Learning Model For User Mobility In Virtual Reality, Multimedia Systems 30, 44, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00530-023-01200-z.

Mu, M., Dohan, M., Goodyear, A., Hill, G. J., Johns, C., Mauthe, A.,(2022) User Attention and Behaviour in Virtual Reality Art Encounter, Multimed Tools Appl (2022). doi:10.1007/s11042-022-13365-2.

Dohan, M., Mu, Mu., Ajit, S., Al-Assadi, T., Hill, G., J. Mauthe, A., (2022) Deep-learning based recommenders for the improved user navigation in VR, In Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Analytics, Learning & Collaboration in eXtended Reality, held at the ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences (ACM IMX 2022).

Hill, G. J., Turner, S., Childs, K (2017) The answer’s not on the screen, China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24th-25th May 2017.

Opoku Agyeman, M., Vien, Q.-T., Hill, G., Turner, S. J. and Mak, T. (2017) An efficient channel model for evaluating Wireless NoC architectures In: 2016 International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing Workshops (SBAC-PADW). Online: IEEE. 978-1-5090-4844-1, pp. 85-90.

Hill, G. J. (2016) Review of a problems-first approach to first year undergraduate programming, Software Engineering Education Going Agile: 11th China–Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015): Kassel S., Wu B (Eds.), Springer, pp. 73-80, ISBN 978-3-319-29165-9, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29166-6_11.

Hill, G., Svennevik, E., Turner, S. (2014) Computer Science Courses Using Laptops, Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Information and Computer Science, ITALICS, HEA-ICS, Volume 13 Issue 1, June 2014, pp. 1-7, DOI: 10.11120/ital.2014.00011.

Hill, G., Turner, S. (2014) Chapter 5: Electronic Online Marking of Software Assignments, Progress in IS: Software Engineering Education for a Global E-service Economy, Gianmario M., Wu B (Eds.), Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-04216-9, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-04217-6_5, pp 41-48.

Hill, G. J., Turner, S. (2014) Problems First, Second & Third, International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education (IJQAETE), IGI Global, USA, Volume 3 Issue 3, pp. 88-109, DOI: 10.4018/ijqaete.2014070104, ISSN: 2155-496X, EISSN: 2155-4978.

Hill, G., Turner, S. (2012) Referencing within Code in Software Engineering Education, Computer Education, Volume 10, Issue 166, May 2012, pp. 1-4, ISSN: 1672-5913.

Kariyawasam, K., A., Turner, S., Hill, G. (2012) Is it Visual? The importance of a Problem Solving Module within a Computing course, Computer Education, Volume 10, Issue 166, May 2012, pp. 5-7, ISSN: 1672-5913.

Turner, S., Hill, G. J. (2010) Innovative Use of Robots and Graphical Programming in Software Education, Computer Education, Volume 9, May 2010, pp. 54-6, ISSN: 1672-5913.

Turner, S., Hill, G. J. (2008) Robots within the teaching of Problem-Solving, ITALICS, HEA-ICS, Volume 7 Issue 1, June 2008, pp. 108-119, ISSN: 1473-7507.

Sealey, B. J., Phillips, P. S., Hill, G. J. (2001) Waste management issues for the UK ready-mixed concrete industry, Resources Conservation and Recycling, International Journal of Sustainable Resource Management and Environmental Efficiency, Elsevier Volume 32 Issue 3-4, July, pp. 321 - 331 (Ed. Adam D. Read).

Bedford, C., Buckle, D., Hill, G. J. (1999) Climbing and Kalashnikovs in the Southern Caucasus, Alpine Journal 1999 Volume 104 No 348, pp 136-146 ISBN 0-948153-59-8.

Book Chapters

Hill, G., Turner, S. (2014) Chapter 5: Electronic Online Marking of Software Assignments, Progress in IS: Software Engineering Education for a Global E-service Economy, Springer, pp. 41-48, ISBN 978-3-319-04216-9, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-04217-6_5.

Hill, G. J., Turner, S. (2011) Chapter 7: Problems First, Software Industry-Oriented Education Practices and Curriculum Development: Experiences and Lessons, M Hussey, X Xu & B Wu (Eds.), IGI Global, USA, pp 110-126, ISBN: 978-1-60960-797-5.

Research Papers and Presentations

Turner S., Hill, G., Bakaoukas A., Mu M (2021) Enabling Computing and Coding Skills in Young People - University of Northampton, REF 2021 Impact Case Study.

Hill, G. J. (2015) Review of a problems-first approach to first year undergraduate programming, 11th China – Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Orientated Education: 29-30th April 2015.

Hill, G., Turner, S. (2013) Electronic Online Marking of Software Assignments (EOMOSA), 9th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Engineering Education, 13-14 May 2013, AICA, Milan, Italy.

Hill G., Svennevik, E., Turner, S. (2011) Green Computer Science Courses! We're going mobile!, 7th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education, 23-24 May 2011, University of Northampton, Northampton, UK.

Zhao, F., Turner, S., Hill, G., Dravid, R., Zhang, Y. (2010) A Virtual Environment Training System for Haptic Laparoscopic Surgery, 16th International Conference on Automation and Computing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, 11 September 2010.

Turner, S., Hill, G., Adams, J. (2009) Robots in problem solving in programming, 9th 1-day Teaching of Programming Workshop, University of Bath, 6th April 2009.

Minai, A., Turner, S., Hill, G. J. (2008) Motivational Differences In Learning Internet Programming Between The Arts And Computing Students, 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences, Liverpool Hope University, 26th - 28th August 2008, p197, ISBN 978-0-9559676-0-3.

Turner, S., Hill, G. J. (2007) Robots in Problem-Solving and Programming 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences, University of Southampton, 28th - 30th August 2007, pp 82-85 ISBN 0-978-0-9552005-7-1.

Turner S., Hill G. J. (2006) The Inclusion of Robots Within The Teaching OF Problem Solving: Preliminary Results, 7th Annual Conference of the ICS HE Academy, Trinity College, Dublin, 29th - 31st August 2006, Proceedings pg 241-242 ISBN 0-9552005-3-9.

Sealey, B. J., Hill, G. J., Phillips, P. S. (2001) Review of Strategy for Recycling and Reuse of Waste Materials, Recycling and Reuse of Waste Materials, International Symposium, Dundee University, Thomas Telford, 19-20 March, pp 325-335, ISBN 0 7277 2992 6 (Ed. R K Dhir, M Limbachiya, M McCarthy).

Sealey, B. J., Phillips, P. S., Hill, G. J. (2001) Waste Management in the Ready-Mixed Concrete Industry: key issues for future consideration, Concrete Communication Conference - 11th Annual BCA/Concrete Society Conference, UMIST, 3-4 July, Published in the proceedings, British Cement Association Publication 98.004, pp. 307-316, ISBN 0 7210 1581 6.

Austin, S. A., Dickens, J. G., Hill, G. (1992) Experience of using an authoring language to produce CAL teaching software for structural analysis, Proceedings Conference on Education for Structural Engineering, Nottingham University, Innovative Press, 16-18 September, pp 197-204, ISBN 0 9519802 0 3.

Conference attendance:

2019: Speaker - Merged Futures 2019, Unlocking Digital Innovation, Creating a pathway from schools to digital business,14 June 2019, University of Northampton, Northampton, UK.
11th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education, 29-30 April 2015, Zwickau, Germany.
9th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education, 14-15 May 2013, AICA, Milan, Italy.
8th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education, 28-29 May 2012, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
7th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education, 23-24 May 2011, University of Northampton, Northampton, UK.
6th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education, 24-25 May 2010, Xi'an, China.

Research grants/consultancy

2010 iPhone/Android Application Development, NCC, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire County Council.
2010 iPhone Application Development, Xpresso Engineer Finder, Xpress Coffee.
2000-2001 Minimisation and Re-Use of Mixed Concrete Waste, ENTRUST (The Environmental Trust Scheme Regulatory Body Limited), January 2000.

Awards

2016 GOLD Green Apple Award - Education & Training (University of Northampton, Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, Code Club) for the 2015 RTTT Coding Competition for Schools that was demonstrative of environmental best practice within the public sector.

Press/Media

2019 University team develops way for web cams to help students with Asperger’s improve their academic performance,
East Midlands Business News, United Kingdom, 08/01/2019.
2019 #LTHEchat 135 -Teaching problem-solving with @scottturneruon and @DrGaryHill1 Co-hosted the Learning & Teaching in Higher Education Tweet Chat (LTHEtweetchat), 23/01/2019.
2019 National Primary School Coding Competition 2019, WCIT Information, 23/07/2019

Research Topics

Mobile Device Application Development
Enterprise Application Development
2D/3D Graphics
Graphics & Visualisation
3D Computer Modelling & Virtual Reality
Problem Solving & Programming
Project Based Learning (PjBL)
Problem Based Learning (PbBL)

HE Administration (University of Northampton)

Committees/Offices

University IT Steering Group (2019-2021)
IT Task and Finish Working Group - Chair (2019)
Smart Working and Systems Task and Finish Working Group (2019)
Programme Collaboration Panel (2019-2021)
Annual Collaborative Review Group (2019-2021)
Senior Admissions Tutor (2008-2021).
Mitigating Circumstances Panel (Chair/Member).
Examination Boards (Chair/Member).
E-Strategy Steering Group (2006-2011).
Course Validation Panels (Chair/Member).
Lifelong Learning Committee (2006-2008).
External Examiners' Committee (School Representative 2003-2009).
Committee for Taught Programmes (School Representative 2004-2006).

Transnational Education (TNE)
Management and development of:

Amity Global Institute PTE Ltd, Singapore.
Amity Institute of Higher Education, Mauritius
Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt
Edulink, Columbo, Sri Lanka
Epsilon Net College, Greece
Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute (NAMI), Nepal
University of Babylon, Iraq.

Faculty Committees

Faculty Senior Leadership Team (FSLT) (2016-2021)
International Faculty Executive Team (2016-2021)
Faculty Management/Executive Group (2016-2021)
Faculty Health & Safety (2016-2021)
Faculty Quality Standards & Enhancement Committee (FQSEC) (2017-2019)
Faculty Student Experience Committee (FSEC) (2017-2019)
Faculty Academic Committee (FAC) (2019-2021)

Faculty Offices

Subject Leader for Business Computing, Computing and Games (2016-2021)
Field Chair for Computer Systems (BSc Computing awards in Computing, Computer Networks Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Graphics & Visualisation, Internet Technology & Security, Mobile Computing & Software Engineering) (2003-2011)
Admissions Tutor for BSc, HND/C Computing (2000-2011)
First Year Leader, BSc Computing (2001-2011)
Course Leader, HND Computer Systems Engineering (2000-2005)
Course Leader, HNC Computer Systems Engineering (2000-2005)
Budget Holder, Computing Department (2001-2021)

BSc (Hons) MSc, MPhil, PhD, PGCE, SFHEA, FBCS*, CITP*