Dr. Andrew Salisbury

Dr. Andrew Salisbury is a veteran educator and academic from England, UK, who has an eclectic background in the fields of engineering, computer science, business, and digital change. He possesses a BEng (Hons) and a PhD from Lancaster University and has complemented his qualification with postgraduate awards in the teaching and learning course at Sheffield University, achieving Fellowships in Higher Education (FHEA and SFHEA). His teaching portfolio consists of data analytics, object-oriented programming, AI, and machine learning online courses at various universities like UCL, Open University, University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh, University of Aston, and University of Bolton. Dr. Salisbury's research interests are management information systems, database design, and digital transformation with emphasis on the embedding of technology into business education.

He is a skilled woodworker who has spent more than five years designing and building custom cabinetry and furniture, showcasing technical and artistic acumen. His dedication to teaching excellence has been rewarded with honors including the Outstanding Teaching Performance Award from Derby University in 2016 and the IEE Younger Engineer of the Year award in 2002. Dr. Salisbury's diversified career demonstrates a passion for both technological advancement and hands-on craftsmanship.

In addition to training, Andrew has also co-operated with student projects, such as information system poster competitions with local 5-star hotels in the area, such as Hyatt regency, which involved bringing in managers to judge the event and holding seminars for the students. Additionally, Andrew brought in Pfizer to meet and talk to the students, as well as taking the students on day trips to Cisco highlighting the digital transformation in the IoT domain.