Charles Thevathayan

Dr. Charles Thevathayan is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. His academic focus spans Computer Science Education, Software Security, Trust Models, and Model Checking. He actively contributes to curriculum design and pedagogical innovation in computing education. His research explores areas such as algorithmic reasoning, constructivist learning tools, and service-oriented frameworks for social data analysis. Dr. Thevathayan is open to supervising PhD/Masters students in these domains.

Research interests include Big Social Data Analysis, educational technology, and software engineering methodologies. His work emphasizes reducing cognitive load in programming education and enhancing industry-relevant skills through innovative pedagogical approaches. He collaborates with industry partners to bridge theoretical and practical aspects of computing education.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to algorithmic reasoning tasks, UML sequence diagram learning tools, and adaptive remediation systems for novice programmers. His research has been presented at conferences like ACM SIGCSE, ITiCSE, and IEEE TrustCom.

Dr. Thevathayan holds expertise in mentoring diverse student cohorts and evolving project-based learning frameworks. He is committed to advancing educational practices in computing disciplines through evidence-based approaches.