Collette Gavan

Collette Gavan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the College of Computing & IS. Her research focuses on Learning Analytics, Educational Technology, Cloud Computing, and innovative teaching methods. She is affiliated with the Data and Complex Systems Research Centre. Her work explores topics such as virtual machine scheduling algorithms for green cloud computing and the use of LEGO robotics to enhance programming education.

Research interests include improving student engagement through technology, optimizing cloud resource management, and developing frameworks for learning analytics. Her publications span both theoretical and applied areas, from gravitational-effect-based scheduling algorithms to hands-on educational tools.

Her articles analyze trends in energy-efficient cloud computing, student engagement metrics, and the integration of robotics into programming curricula. No scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. Collette has contributed to academic communities by exploring virtualization strategies to overcome isolation in research groups and by advocating for active learning techniques in computer science education.

Affiliations include the Data and Complex Systems Research Centre. No grants or advising details are explicitly mentioned in the source texts.