Mark Jacobi

Mark Jacobi is the Deputy Head of the School of Computing and Digital Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University. He oversees undergraduate/postgraduate computing courses, higher degree apprenticeships, and collaborates on technical infrastructure improvements. His research focuses on network quality of service, IPv6 implementations, and cloud-based teaching methodologies. He holds a Master of Arts (MA) and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Educations:

• MA
• BEng

Research Interests: Advanced networking architectures, secure infrastructures, cloud-based education systems, and integration of AI language models in pedagogy. He has conducted studies on IPv6 transition mechanisms and QoS policy optimization in telecommunications.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Advisory Roles: External Examiner/Advisor at multiple universities. Supervised doctoral student Ahmed Salama (2020).

Current Projects: Developing cloud-accessible learning platforms and AI-driven teaching models. Actively engages in curriculum modernization to align with industry trends in data storage and cybersecurity.