Our People
Our School is home to award-winning academics and researchers whose cutting-edge discoveries and insights are driving innovation in the fields of Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
Our achievements span Laureate Fellowships to Medals from the Australian Mathematical Society.
Professor Abelardo Pardo
Head of School, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Professor Abelardo Pardo holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA, entitled, “Automatic Abstraction Techniques for the Verification of Digital Systems,” and a Masters in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain.
Professor Pardo’s research interests lie in how educational systems can capitalise on the potential of technology to enhance learning experiences. His work examines learning analytics, personalised active learning, and technology for student support. He has a wealth of expertise in how to combine technological solutions as part of the complex learning ecosystems to significantly improve learner experiences this includes areas such as: feedback literacy, analytics, learning design, active learning, and leadership structures to promote innovation in educational institutions.
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Deputy Head of School
Associate Professor Nickolas Falkner
Associate Professor Falkner has been at the University of Adelaide since 2017 and is the Director of the Australian Smart Cities Consortium as well as a member of the Computer Science Education Research Group.
Nickolas is an award-winning teacher and conducts research into a number of areas: computer network design and development, network security, privacy preservation, blockchain technologies, the Internet of Things and educational research, with a focus on increasing student participation, retention, and enthusiasm. He works extensively in education beyond the traditional borders of the University and is heavily involved in the University’s AdX initiative, as well as the Computer Science Educational Research Centre’s series of Digital Technologies MOOCs to support teachers across Australia. -
Associate heads
Professor Olaf Maennel
Associate Head, International
Associate Professor Claudia Szabo
Associate Head, Learning and Teaching
Dr Wei Zhang
Associate Head, People and Culture
Dr Luke Bennetts
Associate Head, Research
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Discipline leads
Associate Professor Nickolas Falker
Computer Science
Professor Finnur Larusson
Mathematical Sciences
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