Andrew Tappenden

Dr. Andrew Tappenden serves as Dean of Natural Science and Associate Professor of Computing Science at The King's University. He holds a PhD and B.Sc. from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on improving software quality through areas such as software verification, web application testing, security testing, and agile development. His work is supported by grants from NSERC and SSHRC. He has published extensively in journals and conferences, with notable contributions to cookie management systems, web service testing frameworks, and evolutionary testing strategies. He actively participates in academic conferences and mentorship of undergraduate researchers. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computing science with fields like geography and information systems.

Education:

• PhD in Computing Science, University of Alberta (2010)
• B.Sc. in Computing Science, University of Alberta (Year unspecified)

Research Interests:

Dr. Tappenden’s research emphasizes practical solutions to software quality challenges. His work spans:

• Software verification techniques for complex systems
• Automated testing methodologies for web applications and services
• Security testing frameworks for modern platforms
• Agile development practices in interdisciplinary contexts

Grants and Support:

• NSERC Discovery Grant (active)
• SSHRC Insight Development Grant (active)

Lab/Team: Leads the Computing Science research group at King’s, focusing on applied software engineering and interdisciplinary computing projects.