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Dr. Tessa Berg is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences. She holds a PhD in Rich Picture Interpretation (2013) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015) and recipient of the University's 'Learning and Teaching Oscar' (2016). Her work bridges information systems, visual communication, and social equity in technology.
- Heriot-Watt University (2014–present)
- Edinburgh Napier University (2014–2015)
Research Focus: Berg's work explores:
- Collaborative visual methods for system understanding
- Online safety for autistic individuals
- Gender equality in STEM
- International student transition challenges
- Digital engagement for marginalized communities
- UN Sustainable Development Goals alignment
Publication Trends: Recent works span vocational education, cybersecurity, autism research, and educational equity with focus on visual tools like Rich Pictures. Her 2025 paper examines adult apprenticeship motivations, while 2024 studies gender disparities in work-integrated learning.
Awards:
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2015)
- Learning and Teaching Oscar (2016)
Leadership: Berg serves as Director of Academic Quality for MACS since 2019 and has coordinated 'girls into computing' outreach initiatives. She has supervised 3 PhD students and conducted industry consultancy on system requirements and Rich Picture training.
