معرفی
Dr. Nayna Patel is an Associate Professor (Reader (Education)) in the Department of Computer Science at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she specializes in user experience and digital service design. Her professional background includes roles in placement services, digital agency design, and conflict mediation. She holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons), and serves as Co-Director of Teaching and Learning.
Her research spans:
- User Experience & Digital Design: Focused on human-computer interaction and service frameworks
- E-Learning Systems: Developing educational technologies and engagement strategies
- Business Process Innovation: Modeling organizational change and knowledge management
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on applied computing: 38% explore e-learning/service design, 31% examine business process/knowledge systems, and 31% investigate healthcare/consumer applications. Recent work emphasizes mobile technology adoption and educational outcomes.
Teaching activities include:
- Leading the MSc Digital Service Design Applications module
- Lecturing for Year 2 Group Projects and Usability Engineering
- Supervising final-year projects and MSc dissertations
