Aaron Kans

Dr Aaron Kans serves as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies at the University of East London (UEL), part of the School of Architecture Computing and Engineering. His roles include curriculum development, departmental leadership, and teaching across UEL’s computing programs. Notably, he has been at UEL for over 15 years and received the Best Lecturer award (UEL Student Led Teaching Awards) and the VC&P UEL Prize for Leadership through Change (2021).

His research focuses on software engineering and innovative teaching methods in computing, with co-authored textbooks widely adopted nationally and internationally. Recent work includes exploring remote teaching strategies for programming education. He leads the ACE Research Group (Research Enhanced Learning & Teaching).

Dr Kans has published extensively on Java programming, formal methods, and educational frameworks. His publications span textbooks like Java in Two Semesters and research on UML modeling in biomedical systems. Awards highlight his contributions to pedagogical innovation and institutional leadership during organizational changes.

• Labs/Teams: ACE Research Group (focusing on pedagogical innovation)