Summary
Neil Gordon is a professor in Computer Science. He has research interests at the interface of mathematics with computer science, particularly in the areas of finite geometry and its applications and in formal approaches.
He is also an advocate for the effective development and use of technology for teaching, especially in higher education, and has worked on a number of projects with the AdvanceHE.
He leads a research group within the School of Computer Science on the use of technology to enhance learning: https://tinyurl.com/hull-cs-ped
After a joint degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, he went on to complete a PhD in Applied Mathematics (Finite Geometry and Computer Algebra, with Applications).
This was followed by work as a Research Assistant, initially on geometry and group theory, and later on solving differential equations and their applications in mathematical physics. He worked for some time as an Educational Technology Advisor, exploring and supporting the use of computer technology in teaching mathematics.
In 2000, he began working as a lecturer in Computer Science. In that time he has been responsible for admissions, staff development, module leader on multiple modules and the programme leader for a variety of degree programmes. He was head of Computer Science from 2016 to 2018.
He was the lead tutor for the Faculty of Science Foundation Year for several years, and has been the senior lead academic on a number of KTP projects for the faculty.
More widely across campus, he is a regular chair or member of programme approval and review panels, of the Hull DARTE scheme to recognise and award AdvanceHE accredited fellowships, and has led working groups developing our approach to digital assessment, and to supporting and enhancing the work of external examiners.
Neil is chair (2022 to present) of the British Computer Societies Ethics specialist group, and is a regular speaker on the topic of ethics and professionalism, sustainability and, more recently, the ethical implications of Generative AI.