Meet the Editors: Dr Scott Turner

Taken from: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/scott-turner

Role	Associate Professor (Comp. & Imm. Tech)
Area	Sci & Tech - Comp & Immersive Technology

Education

• 1997-2000 PhD, University of Leicester
• 1994  MSc Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering, University of Dundee
• 1989-1993 B.Eng (Hons) Electronic Engineering, University of Hull
• 2001 PGCTHE, University College Northampton.

Employment

• 2008-mid 2009 Learning and Teaching Coordinator (0.5PL), University of Northampton
• 2001-current Lecturer/Senior Lecturer University College Northampton/University of Northampton
• 2001  Research Assistant, University College Northampton
• 1995-1996 Research Assistant, University of Oxford/Medisense Ltd.
• 1992 Vacation work, Combat Aircraft Division, GEC Avionics

Memberships

• 1993 Member IEE/Institute of Engineering and Technology
• 2003 Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (including the IEEE computer Society)
• 2007 Member of the British Computer Society
• 2007 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Awards

• 2007 Teaching Fellow

  Administration

  • Senate
  • Teaching and Learning Committee.
  • Learning and Teaching Coordinator meeetings
  • QSEC.
  • Widening particaption co-ordinator meetings.
  • Teaching Fellows Forum
  • PRASHEN
  • School level research and knowledge transfer meetings and related activity.
  • School Research Ethics Committee.

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• Sample Publications

Ajah, S., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Picton, P. (2015) Machine–to–machine communications energy efficiencies: the implications of different M2M communications specifications. International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing (IJWMC). 8(1), pp. 15-26. 1741-1084. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijwmc.2015.066752

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Problems first, second and third. International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education (IJQAETE). 3(3), pp. 88-109. 2155-496X.

Crouch, A., Maunder, R., Sneddon, S. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Editorial. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 6(1), pp. 1-3. 2041-3122. http://dx.doi.org/10.14234/elehe.v6i1.99 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1024258913515137 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1024258913515137b http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1024258913515137a

Maunder, R., Sneddon, S., Turner, S. J. and Crouch, A. (2013) Editorial. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 5(1), pp. 1-2. 2041-3122. http://dx.doi.org/10.14234/elehe.v5i1.84

Shwail, S. H., Karim, A. and Turner, S. J. (2013) Probabilistic multi robot path planning in dynamic environments: a comparison between A* and DFS. International Journal of Computer Applications. 82(7), pp. 29-34. 0975- 8887.

Turner, S. J. (2012) Case studies in web sustainability. Ariadne. 70 1361-3200.

Maunder, R., Turner, S. J., Sneddon, S. and Crouch, A. (2012) Editorial. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 4(1), pp. 1-2. 2041-3122. http://dx.doi.org/10.14234/elehe.v4i1.55

Kariyawasam, K. A., Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2012) Is it visual? The importance of a problem solving module within a computing course. Computer Education. 10(166), pp. 9-11. 1672-5913.

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2012) Referencing within code in software engineering education! Computer Education. 10(166), pp. 5-8. 1672-5913.

Attenburrow, G. E., Wang, Y., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2011) The subjective measurement of leather handle by descriptive sensory analysis. Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association. April, pp. 134-139. 0002-9726.

Wang, Y., Picton, P., Turner, S. J. and Attenburrow, G. E. (2011) Predicting leather handle like an expert by artificial neural networks. Applied Artificial Intelligence. 25(2), pp. 180-192. 0883-9514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2011.545218

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Computer Education. 9, pp. 54-56. 1672-5913.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2008) Robotics within the teaching of problem-solving. ITALICS. 7(1), pp. 108-119. 1473-7507. http://dx.doi.org/10.11120/ital.2008.07010108

Samamaliki-Simpson, R., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2006) Non-linear modal interactions in a suspension rope system with time-varying length. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 5-6, pp. 217-224. 1660-9336.

Turner, S. J., Picton, P. and Campbell, J. (2003) Extraction of short-latency evoked potentials using a combination of wavelets and evolutionary algorithms. Medical Engineering & Physics. 25(5), pp. 407-412. 1350-4533. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1350-4533(03)00021-3

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Electronic online marking of software asssignments. In: Motta, G. and Wu, B. (eds.) Software Engineering Education for a Global E-Service Economy. Berlin: Springer. pp. 41-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04217-6_5

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2011) Problems first. In: Hussey, M., Wu, B. and Xiaofei, X. (eds.) Software Industry-Oriented Education Practices and Curriculum Development: Experiences and Lessons. Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. pp. 110-126.

Al-Sadi, A., Al-Sherbaz, A., Xue, J. and Turner, S. J. (2015) The management of the future internet. Workshop presented to: 8th Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Postgraduate Research Conference 2015: Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University, 05 November 2015.

Turner, S. J. (2015) Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach. Paper presented to: 11th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ), Germany, 29-30 April 2015.

Sinclair, J. M., Allen, S. C. H., Davis, L., Goodchild, T., Messenger, J. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Enhancing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach: the University of Northampton approach. Paper presented to: Higher Education Academy (HEA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 3rd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference 2014: Enhancing the STEM Student Journey, University of Edinburgh, 30 April-01 May 2014.

Turner, S. J. (2014) Greenfoot in problem solving and artificial intelligence. Paper presented to: 10th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Chengdu, China, 24-25 April 2014.

Turner, S. J. (2014) Web sustainability. Seminar Presentation presented to: Computing Research Seminar, The University of Northampton, School of Science and Technology, 26 March 2014. Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2013) Electronic Online Marking Of Software Assignments (EOMOSA). Paper presented to: 9th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education, Milan, 13-14 May 2013.

Turner, S. J. (2013) Junkbots. Poster presented to: Higher Education Academy Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (HEA STEM) Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013: Where Practice and Pedagogy Meet, University of Birmingham, 17-18 April 2013.

Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2012) What's the problem with problem-solving? Seminar Presentation presented to: Learning and Teaching Conference, The University of Northampton, 03 December 2012.

Zhao, F., Turner, S. J., Dravid, R., Hill, G. and Zhang, Y. (2010) A virtual environment training system for haptic laparoscopic surgery. Paper presented to: 16th International Conference on Automation and Computing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, 11 September 2010.

Turner, S. J. (2010) Initial experience of using audio feedback. Poster presented to: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning Dialogues, University of Northampton, UK, 13 May 2010.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Paper presented to: 6th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE2010), Xi'an, China, 24-25 May 2010.

Turner, S. J. (2010) PowerPoint is just the start. Poster presented to: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning Dialogues, University of Northampton, UK, 13 May 2010.

Turner, S. J. (2009) Tiddlywikis for student developed resources. Paper presented to: Transitions: Teaching and Learning Conference 2009, University of Northampton, 13 May 2009.

Turner, S. J., Hill, G. and Adams, J. P. (2009) Robots in problem solving in programming. Paper presented to: Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences 9th 1-day Teaching of Programming Workshop, Bath, 6 April 2009.

Turner, S. J. (2009) Initial experience of using audio feedback for general assignment feedback. Poster presented to: A word in your ear, Sheffield, 18 December 2009. Adams, J. P. and Turner, S. J. (2008) Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate computing and engineering students: the use of robots as a developmental tool. Seminar Presentation presented to: Creating Contemporary Student Learning Environments, University of Northampton, 14 May 2008.

Olajubu, O., Ajit, S., Johnson, M., Turner, S. J., Thomson, S. and Edwards, M. (2015) Automated test case generation from domain specific models of high-level requirements. In: Proceedings of the 2015 Conference on Research in Adaptive and Convergent Systems. New York, NY, USA: ACM. 9781450337380. pp. 505-508. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2811411.2811555

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2015) A predefined channel coefficients library for vehicle-to-vehicle communications. In: Rak, J., Mas Machuca, C., Oki, E., Papadimitriou, D., Vinel, A. and Walkowiak, K. (eds.) Proceedings of 2015 7th International Workshop on Reliable Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM). Munich, Germany: IEEE. 9781467380508. pp. 335-340. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RNDM.2015.7325249

Sidoumou, M. R., Turner, S. J., Picton, P., Bechkoum, K. and Benatchba, K. (2015) Multitasking in Emotion Modelling Attention Control. In: Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction (ACII). Xi'an, china: IEEE. 978-1-4799-9953-8/15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/acii.2015.7344588

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2015) Utilising SCM – MIMO channel model based on V-BLAST channel coding in V2V communication. In: Kassab, M., Berbineau, M., Vinel, A., Jonsson, M., Garcia, F. and Soler, J. (eds.) Communication Technologies for Vehicles: 8th International Workshop, Nets4Cars/Nets4Trains/Nets4Aircraft 2015, Sousse, Tunisia, May 6-8, 2015. Proceedings. Sousse, Tunisia: Springer International Publishing. 9783319177649. pp. 3-11.

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2014) Feasibility study of utilising SCM – MIMO channel model in V2V communication. In: Proceedings of 7th International Workshop on Communication Technologies for Vehicles (Nets4Cars-2014-Fall). Saint Petersburg, Russia: IEEE. 9781479952700. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/nets4carsfall.2014.7000908

Ajah, S., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Picton, P. (2014) Sub 1GHz M2M communications standardization: The advancement in white space utilization for enhancing the energy efficiency. In: Merabti, M., Abuelmaatti, O. and Oliver, C. (eds.) PGNET Proceedings of the 15th Annual Postgraduate Symposium on the Convergence of Telecommunications, Networking and Broadcasting 2014. Liverpool, UK: Liverpool John Moores University. 9781902560281.

Forti, Y., Bechkoum, K., Turner, S. J. and Ajit, S. (2014) The adoption of e-government in Arab Countries - The case of Libya. In: Ionas, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on e-Government ECEG 2014. Reading, UK: Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited. 9781909507326. pp. 319-326.

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