Academic

Current studies

This year (2005-2006) I am studying an MSc in Multidisciplinary Informatics at University of Leeds, UK. Informatics is the application of computer and statistical techniques to the management of information, a quite hard and scientific field if you ask me!

The modules of my current course include: Introduction to Systems thinking, Computational Modelling, Envisioning Information and Architectures for Complex IT Systems. I have chosen Biology as my optional module, within the area of which I will be applying the Informatics techniques and methods. I will also be working on my dissertation from February. most likely within the area of Bioinformatics.

Other academic qualifications

I have previously studied an MSc in Business Studies at Aston University (2004-2005), in Birmingham, UK. My dissertation was entitled "Review of Service Quality for bodybuilders in Birmingham: Implications for Marketing", a novel topic of little academic research. Using the Mystery shopper methodology in clubs around Birmingham. I conducted an analysis and formulated recommendations to club management.

My first degree was a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Exeter (2001-2004), UK. My major project in my 3rd year was entitled "Textualising route maps", and I made a program called "RouteMapper":

• A program to manage maps, find shortest path between locations and receive natural language instructions in text or human voice
• Developed in Java 1.4.2 & Java SunONE Studio
•  Featuring a customizable visual interface
• 7 AI algorithms and own connectivity algorithm
• Won 2^nd place in BCS Student project evening at Plymouth University (June 2004), for which I was awarded a Professional membership to the British Computer Society.

Leeds University

Here is a view from the main road at the front of the main building of the University (Parkinson building). My department is actually a 2 minute walk from here.

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