About Dr David Nelson
I have been a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Computer Science since 1999.
My PhD and subsequent research has primarily been in the area of databases, with focused interests in novel data models (eg NoSQL) for Big Data and in database teaching and learning.
I also participate in reach-out with external companies, having worked on Knowledge Transfer projects with a number of companies and SMEs in north-east England.
My main teaching lies in the area of databases but I have also taught a number of other subjects during my time at Sunderland, including C# Programming, Foundations of Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, Computer Hardware and Operating Systems. I also lead all MSc projects in Computing and Engineering at the University of Sunderland and its off-campus partners. I am also programme leader for the MSc in Computing, the MSc in IT Management and the newly created MSc's in Data Science and Cybersecurity.
Teaching and supervision
Programme leader:
Module leader:
- Master's Project
- Advanced Databases
- Web Information Systems for Business
Teaching:
- Database Driven Information Systems
- Principles of Digital and Technology Solutions (Data strand)
- Undergraduate placement tutor
- Postgraduate Master's project supervisor
Interests
Databases for Big Data and Data Science.
Research
My PhD and subsequent research has primarily been in the area of databases, with focused interests in novel data models (e.g., NoSQL) for Big Data and Data Science and database pedagogy.
I am currently Director of Studies for one PhD in the area of database security, and co-supervisor for a PhD in noisy web data learning.
I have successfully supervised one PhD in the area of data privacy, and one Professional Doctorate in the area of high performance computing and learning and teaching.
I am currently a member of the steering committees for the British International Conference on Databases and the Workshops on Teaching, Learning and Assessment of Databases.
I have extensive expertise in reach-out with external companies, having worked on Knowledge Transfer projects with a number of companies and SMEs in the North East of England. The last three projects I have worked on with Orchidsoft, Imprint Creative Print Solutions and Cellular Solutions have all been rated as Outstanding.
Further information
- Member of The British Computer Society
- Chartered IT Professional
- Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council UK)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy