Dr Cheryl Pope

Dr Cheryl Pope
 Position Senior Lecturer
 Org Unit Computer Science
 Email cheryl@cs.adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone +61 8 8313 5833
 Location Floor/Room 4 ,  Ingkarni Wardli ,   North Terrace
  • Biography/ Background

    • 1997-present Lecturer, School of Computer Science, University of Adelaide
    • 1996-2001 Director, Centre for Computer Systems and Software Engineering
    • 1993 Software Engineer, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
    • 1989-1992 Computer Systems Engineer, Rome Laboratory
  • Qualifications

    • PhD (Engineering), School of Computer Science, University of Adelaide
    • B.Sc. (Computer Science and Engineering), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Online Learning)
    • CCNA
  • Awards & Achievements

    • 2008 Executive Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • 2008 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Teaching Interests

    I teach a range of courses and levels within Computer Science with a focus on Computer Networks.

  • Research Interests

    I am a member of the ACROSS research group.  My research interests are in performance affects of misbehaviour (malicious or unintentional) in mobile ad-hoc networks, efficient routing algorithms in wireless networks (sensor and ad-hoc), the use of sensor and ad-hoc networks in supporting emergency services, QoS support for IP based networks, real-time scheduling theory, real-time communication in WANs especially multi-media, fault-tolerance for real-time systems and Internet protocols.

    I am also interested in educational research related to pedagogy, Computer Science curriculum (particularly in the area of computer networks), and the use of online technology to support student learning.

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Entry last updated: Thursday, 15 Dec 2022

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