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David Wakeling

Position
Course Leader - Computing, Internet Systems Development & Network Computing

Department
Computing

Contact Details
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Experience
Over the last decade, David has taught courses in bioinformatics, compiler construction, computer organization, programming, parallel programming, social and professional issues, and web programming. He currently teaches computer networking, web programming, and computer security.

Research Interests
Much of David's research seeks to transfer functional programming technology from academic research to industrial application. He has worked in a variety of areas including bioinformatics, embedded systems, parallel programming, and software development. Most recently, David's research has looked into robotics and ubiquitous computing and he supervises a research student in each of these areas.  He is also involved in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with Fixing Point Limited in Cheltenham and Lemon Media Limited in Weston-super-Mare.

Interests
Apart from work, David is a huge sports fan. He'll watch almost anything, and loves swimming and badminton. He also enjoys art house cinema, and is learning Italian.