معرفی
Professor Sheryl Williams is a Professor of Engineering Education Technology and Director of Studies for Postgraduate Taught Programmes at Loughborough University's Wolfson School. She leads the Wolfson E-Learning Advancement Team, focusing on leveraging technology to enhance teaching and research in electrical engineering and renewable energy systems. Her work emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, and global access to education through innovations like remote laboratories.
Educational Background:
- BSc Maths and Electronics – University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica
- MSc Solar Engineering – Dalarna University, Sweden
- MPhil Physics – UWI, Jamaica
- PhD Solar Engineering – Loughborough University
Research Interests: Professor Williams specializes in advancing educational technology for engineering disciplines, particularly through remote laboratories for photovoltaic experiments. Her research aims to bridge global educational gaps by enabling students worldwide to engage with practical experiments. She explores pedagogical strategies such as gamification, flipped classrooms, and blended learning to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Her work intersects with renewable energy systems, sustainability, and equitable access to education.
Key Contributions: Her initiatives include developing remote labs for photovoltaics (e.g., via the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology, CREST) and promoting technologies that increase flexibility and inclusivity in engineering education. Her articles analyze challenges in post-COVID education and digital tools aligned with Bloom’s taxonomy.
Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)
Teaching/Leadership: She directs postgraduate taught programmes, teaches electrical engineering at all levels, and advocates for continuous improvement in teaching quality. Her leadership drives academics to adopt technologies that deepen student learning and engagement.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Wolfson E-Learning Advancement Team, which pioneers educational technology solutions for engineering education.
