معرفی
Gillian Cameron is a PhD Researcher in the School of Computing at Ulster University, supported by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. She holds the role of Digital Development Lead at Inspire. Her research focuses on leveraging technology for mental health, particularly in developing bespoke wellbeing platforms for employees, students, emergency services, and elite sports. Gillian's expertise spans web development, data analytics, and research design, with a strong emphasis on translating academic insights into industry applications.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Computing, Glasgow Caledonian University (2016)
- MSc Business Development and Innovation, Ulster University (2018)
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Inspire and Ulster University (2018), graded Outstanding
Research Interests:
Gillian’s work intersects technology and mental health, aiming to enhance wellbeing through digital interventions. She explores chatbot applications, data clustering (e.g., k-means), association rule mining, and UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and societal impact. Her projects often address workplace mental health, employee engagement, and scalable wellbeing solutions.
Awards & Recognition:
- National Societal Impact Award (2020) for KTP with Inspire
- Best Early Career Researcher/PhD Presentation Award (2024)
- Inaugural Award for Industry-Academic Collaboration (2019)
Grants & Leadership:
Gillian is supported by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial PhD Scholarship. She has completed leadership training (ILM Level 3) and participated in a Department for Education-funded program to advance women in leadership roles.
Labs & Collaborations:
Her KTP collaboration with Inspire and Ulster University exemplifies her commitment to industry-academia partnerships. She actively engages with global networks in health informatics and AI-driven mental health solutions.
