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Dr Siobhán North is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the same institution and teaches courses including Java programming, object-oriented design, and programming for engineers. Her research focuses on XML databases, formal languages, and model checking, with notable contributions to indexing, compression techniques, and trust-based access control. She is also the Faculty of Engineering's Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching, overseeing educational strategy and quality assurance.
- Education: BSc Mathematics and PhD Computer Science (University of Sheffield)
- Teaching: COM1003 Java Programming, COM160 Computer Problem Solving, GEE106 Programming for Engineers
- Administrative Roles: Deputy Examinations Officer, Member of Senate, Chair of Senate Discipline Panel
- Research Group: Member of Testing and Verification research groups
Her research interests span XML database optimization, formal language translation (e.g., Z to SAL), and security mechanisms. Over 15 years, she has supervised eight PhD students, contributing to topics ranging from dynamic XML labeling schemes to automated grading systems. Her recent publications address clinical trial database challenges, automated framework verification, and prime number-based XML query algorithms.
Dr North actively participates in university governance, contributing to academic standards committees and disciplinary processes. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in education and healthcare informatics.
