Michael Everett

Michael Everett is an Associate Professor at Buckinghamshire New University. Before joining academia, he served as a Commissioned Officer in the Royal Air Force, including a role as an Education Officer at RAF Cranwell. He has international experience as a visiting professor at the University of SAITM in Sri Lanka, where he taught software engineering to undergraduates. He currently leads courses such as the FDSc Software Developer (Full-Time and Part-Time) and contributes to BSc (Hons) programs in Computer Science, Cyber Security, and related fields, as well as the MEng Computer Science.

He holds an MSc in Software Engineering from Westminster University. His research specializes in critical software development and validation using formal mathematics, with applications in medical software, air traffic control systems, and railway signaling control. He emphasizes the practical importance of these systems in ensuring safety and reliability.

Dr. Everett is actively pursuing HEA Fellowship membership to further enhance his contributions to higher education. He has collaborated with international institutions and previously worked on a major IT project in Germany. His career highlights include unique experiences such as helicopter flights over West Berlin and the Berlin Wall during his project work.

He takes pride in mentoring students and witnessing their achievements, particularly the satisfaction expressed by graduates and their families. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his roles in course leadership and teaching reflect his dedication to academic and professional development in computing disciplines.