Dave Towey
Scholar

Dave Towey

Google Scholar ID: vYqZHLsAAAAJ
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Software TestingMetamorphic TestingAdaptive Random TestingTechnology-enhanced Learning and InstructionComputer Literacy
Citations & Impact
All-time
Citations
3,097
 
H-index
24
 
i10-index
69
 
Publications
20
 
Co-authors
119
list available
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
  • Published 237 research outputs; received 7 prizes; h-index of 2683; Scopus citations of 24.
Research Experience
  • Worked in Japan in the late 1990s, helping develop a breast cancer screening tool using ultrasound imaging technology and fuzzy reasoning. From 2000 to 2005/2006, worked in Hong Kong, completing his PhD and working at The University of Hong Kong, as well as a teacher and teacher trainer in the local school system. From 2005 to 2013, worked at Beijing Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), teaching modules related to computer science, linguistics, and education. Joined the University of Nottingham Ningbo China in 2013 as the head of the School of Computer Science.
Education
  • BA and MA degrees from The University of Dublin, Trinity College; PgCHE from University of Nottingham; PgCertTESOL from The Open University of Hong Kong; MEd from The University of Bristol; PhD from The University of Hong Kong.
Background
  • Research interests include software testing, especially metamorphic testing and adaptive random testing; testing so-called untestable systems (especially in areas of Big Data and Machine Learning); technology-enhanced teaching and learning; fault localization; computer security.
Miscellany
  • Received the Zhuhai municipal outstanding teacher award in 2007; received the Lord Dearing award in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the development of teaching and student learning; serves as deputy director of the International Doctoral Innovation Centre (IDIC); previously served as associate dean for education and student experience for the Faculty of Science and Engineering.