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Professor Emma Norling is a Professor of Engineering Education and Director of Education in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. She holds a BEng (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield. Her career includes postdoctoral work at Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Policy Modelling and a lecturing role at its School of Mathematics, Computing and Digital Technology.
Her research focuses on agent-based systems, particularly cognitive and social simulations, with an emphasis on integrating social intelligence into computational models. She leads the Teaching Specialists group and oversees accreditation and professional institution relations. Key roles include directing educational strategy and promoting pedagogical innovation in engineering and computing education.
Her publications highlight contributions to agent-based modelling methodologies, emergency response systems, and social simulation frameworks. Notable works include studies on food web evolution, morphogenetic network growth for emergency teams, and the application of BDI agents in human behavior modelling. She actively engages with interdisciplinary approaches, bridging computer science with education and social sciences.
Professional service includes leading educational accreditation efforts and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. She is a sought-after expert in computational models of human behavior and their implications for educational technology and societal systems.
