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Seán Russell is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD), affiliated with the School of Computer Science. He holds a BSc and PhD from UCD, as well as a Professional Diploma in University Teaching and Learning. His research spans agent-based simulation systems, multi-agent architectures, and computer science education. Notable contributions include work on hypermedia MAS, microservices for scalable simulations, and pedagogical strategies for non-native English speakers in CS1 courses.
Education:
- BSc in Computer Science, University College Dublin
- PhD in Computer Science (details unspecified)
- Professional Diploma in University Teaching and Learning, University College Dublin
Research Interests: Russell focuses on agent-oriented programming, distributed systems (microservices/REST), and innovative teaching methodologies. His work bridges theoretical agent architectures with practical applications like traffic simulation and waste management. Recent education-focused research addresses code quality in CS1, error message comprehension, and linguistic barriers for non-native English students.
Grants & Awards:
- UCD College of Science Teaching Excellence Award (2022)
- OPTI-ROUTE Grant (2017–2018)
- Teaching & Learning Award (2021/2022)
Teaching & Leadership: Coordinates modules in programming fundamentals (e.g., Intro to Programming 1, Object-Oriented Design) and serves as Vice Chair of the Ireland ACM SIGCSE Chapter. Supervised a PhD student (2019–2024).
