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Professor Shushma Patel

Professor Shushma Patel takes a keen interest in facilitating students from varied backgrounds to succeed in their studies and pursue fruitful careers. She is Pro Vice Chancellor Student Experience and Dean at De Montfort University.
Year
2020
Institution
De Montfort University
Job Title
Pro Vice Chancellor Student Experience and Dean

Shushma Patel, Professor of Information Systems, has worked in higher education for nearly 30 years as a researcher, lecturer and an academic leader. She is Pro Vice Chancellor Student Experience and Dean of Computing Engineering and Media at De Montfort University.

In her role as Pro Vice Chancellor she takes a keen interest in facilitating students from varied backgrounds to succeed in their studies and pursue a fruitful career in Computing, Engineering and Technology. She is actively engaged in trans-national education and has worked on many EU funded projects to modernise the computing curriculum, as well as developing technologies to support student journeys within universities in the Balkan region.

In addition, she has engaged in developing research capacity internationally, for staff development and doctoral supervision. Shushma is also a Fellow of the British Computer Society and a Principal Fellow.

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