Dr Pushpa Kumarapeli
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Computer Science
- School of Computer Science and Mathematics
- Penrhyn Road
Associate Professor
About
I am an Associate Professor and the School Director of Learning and Teaching for the School of Computer Science and Mathematics at Kingston University. I joined Kingston University in 2009 as a senior lecturer after completing both my undergraduate and PhD studies at the same institution. My academic responsibilities focus primarily on teaching modules related to software engineering, big data, data mining, database systems, and software development practices at both BSc (Hons) and MSc levels. Additionally, I lead the Transnational Education (TNE) portfolio for the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, working with international partners to expand our educational impact.
I am deeply passionate about teaching, learning, and pedagogy. I collaborate closely with colleagues within the school and across our TNE programs to continuously enhance teaching and learning practices. In addition to my role at Kingston University, I serve as an external examiner and mentor for external examiners at other institutions.
My research interests include microservices architecture, cloud computing, clinical databases, data mining, data visualization techniques, business process modelling, and software quality assurance. I also have extensive experience in designing data set specifications and working with the extraction, processing, and analysis of routinely collected data. I am particularly enthusiastic about all aspects of software engineering, from requirements gathering and design to development, monitoring, and re-engineering processes.
Qualifications
- PhD
- Postgraduate Certificate for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE)
- BSc (Hons)
- SFHEA
- MBCS