Dr Oliver Kerr
Oliver is a Lecturer in Computer Science specialising in Data Science and Software Engineering. He actively undertakes research in the areas of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Education; particularly focusing on students’ difficulties when learning to program.
Oliver previously completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire and worked as a Senior Demonstrator within the department before joining the faculty full-time in 2020. Within the School, Oliver is responsible for a number of modules, including first year undergraduate programming. He is also the primary link tutor for the department’s external partner in Malaysia and is an Academic Integrity Lead within the department.
Additionally, Oliver sits on the University Academic Board, as well as the BCS Academy Board and the Higher Education Committee.
Oliver is happy to support applications from prospective research students at both MSc and PhD level.
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Central Lancashire, 2024
- BSc in Computing, University of Central Lancashire, 2017
- Artificial Intelligence
- Educational Data Mining
- Learning Analytics
- Intelligent Tutoring System Design
- Computing Pedagogy
- BSC, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Computing At School (CAS)
- ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education
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