I (have) taught all or parts of the following modules:

• Introduction to Python Programming
• Statistical Methods for Business
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Techniques for Management Decision Making
• Project Management and Consultancy Skills
• Computational Methods
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Software Development
• AI and Expert Systems

I have successfully supervised or supported the supervision of several undergraduate and postgraduate projects in a variety of topics including heuristic methods and mathematical programming techniques for combinatorial optimisation problems. Some of the projects I have supervised have won the department prize for the most outstanding project of the year, some have led to publications and some are client-based projects.

See the list of projects that I have supervised or externally supervised here

Title: Hyper/Meta-heuristics for Combinatorial Optimisation Problems

Description: Meta-heuristics, such as genetic algorithms, simulated annealing and tabu search, are now an established tool for solving hard optimisation problems. A more recent concept is that of "hyper-heuristics", which are algorithms that seek to automate the process of selecting and/or generating (meta-)heuristics. Whereas meta-heuristics draw on Operational Research and Artificial Intelligence, hyper-heuristics draw on Machine Learning and Data Science. The main aim of this research project is to develop high quality meta- and/or hyper-heuristics for combinatorial optimisation problems. The problems under consideration can include (but are not limited to) routing, cutting, packing, placement,​ graph theoretical,​ timetabling and scheduling problems.

Applicants for this topic should have reasonable mathematical ability, a general interest in optimisation, and strong programming skills. Experience with LaTeX/git is also desirable, but is not essential as training can be given.

Since being appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Management Science at Lancaster University, I have undertaken a number of administration duties for the department.

• Member of the Optimisation Research Group (2017 - present)
• Member of the Health Systems Research Group (2017 - present)
• Member of the Centre for Transport and Logistics, CENTRAL (2017 - present)
• Member of STOR-i, an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Operational Research with substantial industrial engagement (2017 - present)
• Member of the Data Science Institute (DSI), foundations and health themes (2018 - present)

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• An electronic copy of your exam transcripts
• Your final degree classification
• Remind me of the modules and/or if I supervised your research project. If I do not have this information, it will result in a reference which does not say very much.
• The email address and/or the form you wish me to complete should be filled in as completely as possible including my name, position, address, etc.