School of Science & Technology Gary Hill BSc (Hons) MSc, MPhil, PGCE, FBCS, CITP Head of Department Computing & Immersive Technologies General information Administration Other interests and links Teaching Research

General information

Biography

• M.Phil., Computer Assisted Learning - Structural Analysis & Design, Loughborough University, 1998.
• M.Sc., Computer Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
• P.G.C.E., University of Greenwich (Garnett College) London, 1986.
• B.Sc. (Hons) Civil Engineering (Numerical Analysis) Swansea University, 1985.

• Head of Department: Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2011-present.
• Head of Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2002- 2011.
• Acting Associate Dean (Operations) University of Northampton, 2008.
• Principal Lecturer, University of Northampton,1992-2002.
• 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

• MSc Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire IST Athens (2011-2015)
• BSc 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 South Bank University (1998-2002)
• HND/C at Buckinghamshire New University (1998-2002)
• HNC at East Berkshire College (2001-2002)

External Advisor

• External Review Panel Member for the Field of Undergraduate 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)

Professional Membership and Advisory Bodies

• Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS)
• Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
• BCS - Northampton Branch Committee Member - Education Liaison Officer (2009-present).
• Council of Professors and Heads of Computing

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Teaching

Courses

• BSc Computing: Dissertation, Graphics Programming, Problem Solving & Programming
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology): Java Programming
  

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Research

Research Papers and Presentations

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 (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 and 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.

Journal Papers

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. 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 Supervision

• 2006: MPhil Completion, Minimisation and Re-Use of Mixed Concrete Waste (2nd Supervisor).

Recent conference attendance:

• 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

Research Topics

• 2D/3D Graphics
• Graphics & Visualisation
• GPU/GPGPU
• 3D Computer Modelling
• Problem Solving & Programming
• Mobile Device Programming

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Administration

University Committees/Offices

• Senior Admissions Tutor (2008-present)
• 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)
  

School Committees

• School Management Group
• School Health & Safety
• Quality Standards & Enhancement Committee

School Offices

• 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-present)

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Other Interests and Links

• Mountaineering (Alpine Club, FRCC & AAC), Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking (member of CATS MBC) Cycling, Photography & Swimming.
  

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