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Dr Lily Sun

Dr Lily Sun, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Undergraduate Programme Director

Departmental Director of Teaching and Learning

Office

Room 148

Building location

Polly Vacher

Areas of interest

  • Complex systems design
  • Requirements engineering
  • Ontology modelling
  • Information architecture
  • Knowledge discovery and representation
  • Enterprise analytics
  • Data analytics for decision support

Teaching

Dr Sun has taught various subjects in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, such as

  • Software systems design
  • Service-oriented systems applications
  • Databases
  • Software engineering
  • Research studies

Background

Dr. Sun, who holds a background in computer science, earned her PhD in requirements engineering for strategic decision simulation. With extensive experience spanning several years, she has worked as a senior software engineer and systems analyst, contributing to both research projects and commercial development. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Sun has actively engaged in knowledge transfer activities in software engineering. This involvement allows her to offer consultancy services that leverage her expertise and the outcomes of her research, bridging the gap between academic findings and practical applications.

In her role as the Departmental Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sun plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational strategies and pedagogical approaches within the department. She oversees the development and implementation of curriculum and teaching practices, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and relevance. Dr. Sun is responsible for fostering an innovative learning environment, supporting faculty development, and enhancing the overall student experience. Her leadership in this capacity helps to align the computer science educational objectives with current industry needs and academic research, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.

Academic qualifications

  • PhD, Staffordshire University, Stafford, UK 2000
  • MSc, Staffordshire University, Stafford, UK 1996
  • PGD, International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC), The Netherlands, 1989
  • BSc, University of Chinese Academy of Science, China, 1982

Professional bodies/affiliations

  • Member of British Chartered IT Professional (MBCS CITP), since 1998
  • Member of British Operational Research (OR), 2002- 2009
  • Member of EU-China Information Society, China, 2006-2009
  • Associate Editor of IFIP WG8.1 on “Informatics and Semiotics in Organisations, Springer, 2010 and                 2016
  • Guest Editor of Journal of Information Systems Frontiers, 2002 

Websites/blogs

Find Dr Sun on Google Scholar.

Publications

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