Dr Kamaran Fathulla

Research Overview

I pursue a multidisciplinary research agenda. This view is driven by realities of how the world is evolving. Multiple views of representing and interacting with reality are merging into a coherent whole. This interest has philosophical underpinnings.

Current Research

Developing computational tools to monitor biodiversity and net gain. 

Pedagogic aspects of quantum computing.

The impact of Digitalisation and I4.0 on education, health, and wellbeing in rural regions. 

Past Research

Next generation drone interception.

Detection of anomalous vessel movements.

Knowledge Exchange

Will be hosting a group of pupils and their teachers from St Margaret School for Girls for a day of AI themed activities. The event aims to encourage female pupils to continue their studies in computing and take advantage of a future shaped by AI.

Recently supported an industry engagement event organised by Dr. Rafael Cardoso. The event enabled students to engage with representations from several key industries.

Collaborations

Collaborating with Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH based in Germany. Aim of the collaboration is to develop advanced biodiversity tools for monitoring biodiversity in rural regions. One potential area of research is to use citizen science data for species mapping. Another one is t explore the possible extension of BirdWatch approach to Scotland and/or other species groups (habitat optimisation).

Collaborating with colleagues from Business School and School of Social Sciences, and a consortium of industry and academic partners based in Norway. Aim of the collaboration is to explore adoption of digitalisation to promote and preserve traditional knitting practices in both regions, Scotland, Shetland and Norway.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching across a range of courses/modules. Including:

1. Introduction to Programming
2. Operating Systems.
3. Databases Systems and Big Data.
4. Enterprise Computing and Business.

Course coordinator responsibilities. 

Non-course Teaching Responsibilities

Student Engagement officer. 

Personal Tutor.

Student project, UG and PG, supervision.