Curriculum Vitae
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor in Computer Science
Liverpool John Moores University (2024 - Present)
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
University of Central Lancashire (2022 - 2024)
Team Manager & Senior Research Fellow in Analytics/AI
Brunel University London, UK (2020 - 2022)
Lecturer in Computing & IT
Uxbridge College London (2014 - 2018)
Education
- Postdoctoral Research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Brunel University London (2020)
- PhD in Computer Systems Engineering: HCI Brunel University London (2018)
- MSc in Computer Communication Networks Brunel University London (2013)
- BSc (Hons) in Computer Science: Network Computing Brunel University London (2012)
- Diploma in Professional Development Brunel University London (2012)
- Diploma in Information Systems and Computing London Brunel International College (2009)
Professional Certifications
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Advance HE (2024)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Diploma in Education and Training (DET) Canterbury Christ Church University (2017)
- Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) Open University (2017)
- Award in Education (AET) Uxbridge College (2015)
- Certificate in Graduate Learning and Teaching Programme Brunel University London (2014)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows Server 2003 (2006)
Teaching Philosophy
"Bridging the gap between academia and industry. I seek to inspire the next generation of computing professionals through innovative methodologies, real-world industry projects, and research excellence."
Selected Publications
A. Amini, et al.. (2019). A comparison between heuristic and machine learning techniques in fall detection using Kinect v2. IEEE Access.
A. Amini, et al.. (2019). Kinect4FOG: monitoring and improving mobility in people with Parkinson’s using a novel system incorporating the Microsoft Kinect v2. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
A. Amini, et al.. (2023). An Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Predictive Model for Anomaly Detection and Monitoring of Wind Turbines Using SCADA Data. Energies.
A. Amini, et al.. (2022). TwinArray Sort: An Ultrarapid Conditional Non-Comparison Integer Sorting Algorithm. IEEE Access.
A. Amini, et al.. (2021). A Computer Vision-Based Quality Assessment Technique for R2R Printed Silver Conductors on Flexible Plastic Substrates. IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology.
Grants & Awards
SMARTAR - UKRI Project Funding
Principal Investigator (£1 Million)
Key Innovator
European Commission Horizon 2020
Brunel IDEA Project
Project Funding (2015)
Best Teacher Nominee
Uxbridge College (2015)