Professor John A. McDermid , Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of York.

I am Professor of Software Engineering and leader of the High Integrity Systems Engineering Group (HISE) within the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. I became Head of Department in 2006.

My primary research interests are in high integrity computer systems, especially in safety and security. My work has influenced industrial practice both directly and via standards. I have taught extensively at postgraduate level, including on continuing professional development courses for industry.