Mr Kim Smith
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Job title: Programme Leader MSc Advanced Computer Networks, MSc Information Security and Networks Coordinator
Email: a.k.smith@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 591680
Room: E511
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Recent publications
- Smith, A., Hill, R., (2011). 'MEASURING EFFICIENCY IN OPPORTUNISTIC AD HOC NETWORKS'. International Journal of Interconnected Networks, World Scientific Publishing.
Department: Applied Computing
Faculty: Business, Computing and Law
School: School of Computing and Mathematics
Subject Area: Computing and IT
I am a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Leader for the MSc Advanced Computer Networks and MSc Information Security. Also I am responsible for the Networks Subject health.
Teaching responsibilities
Postgraduate modules in:
- Network Management Concepts
- Network Design
- Enterprise Security Management
- Mobile and Wireless Networking
- Enterprise Networking and Security
- Securing Networks
- Advanced Concepts in Secure Systems
Undergraduate modules in:
- Network Management
- Introduction to Programming
- Computer Architecture
Professional interests
- The area of Wireless Networks
- The area of Computer Network Management and Design
Research interests
- Computer Network Management and Wireless Networks.
- I am currently registered for a PhD in the area of Ad-hoc wireless networks
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Member of the British Computer Society
Recent Conferences
- Smith, A., Hill, R., (2011). 'Towards an evaluation framework for efficient provisioning in opportunistic ad-hoc networks'. In proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on P2P, Parallel, Grid, Cloud and Internet Computing (3PGCIC-2011), Technical University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. IEEE Computer Society in press.
Additional Interests and Activities
- External Examiner for MSc in Embedded Microelectronics and Wireless Systems at Coventry University
- External Examiner for MSc Computing and Engineering courses at M. S. Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies Bangalore, India
- I've sat on validation panels at Southampton and East London Universities.
Media experience
Interview with local paper on Wireless Security
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Leeds
Postgraduate qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management , Open University
Research qualifications
- MPhil in Micro Control, Leeds
