Dr Penelope Ashford
Professor of Computer Science

Department
Department of Computer Science, Department of Engineering
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 2pm -5pm
Biography
Dr. Ashford has extensive experience in the fields of Engineering and Computer Science. Her research on virtual reality is considered groundbreaking in the field and she has created the standard by which other professionals start their work.
Publications
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Ashford, P. (2024). "Optimizing Algorithmic Efficiency for Large-Scale Data Processing."
Journal of Computational Algorithms, 12(3), 211-229.- This paper explores advanced techniques in optimizing algorithms for handling large data sets, focusing on time and space complexity reductions.
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Ashford, P., & Zhang, L. (2023). "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Predictive Modeling for Patient Outcomes."
IEEE Transactions on AI in Medicine, 7(4), 150-162.- A collaborative study on the application of AI-driven predictive models to forecast patient outcomes based on historical data.
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Ashford, P. (2022). "Exploring Quantum Computing: Opportunities and Challenges in Computer Science."
International Journal of Quantum Information Science, 8(2), 45-59.- An in-depth look at quantum computing’s potential and the technical hurdles that must be overcome for practical applications in computer science.
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Ashford, P., & Miller, T. (2021). "Ethical Implications of Autonomous Machine Learning Systems."
Journal of Ethics in Technology, 5(1), 100-115.- This publication analyzes the ethical considerations surrounding the implementation of autonomous learning systems in critical sectors such as finance and defense.
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Ashford, P., & O'Connor, R. (2020). "Cybersecurity in the Age of Cloud Computing: Vulnerabilities and Solutions."
Cybersecurity Review, 15(4), 298-312.- The paper examines the specific vulnerabilities introduced by cloud computing environments and offers innovative cybersecurity strategies.
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Ashford, P. (2019). "Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: Advancements and Applications."
Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research, 25(2), 102-118.- A comprehensive review of recent developments in deep learning techniques and their applications in NLP, such as sentiment analysis and machine translation.
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Ashford, P. (2018). "Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice in Robotics."
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 62(7), 134-150.- An overview of reinforcement learning algorithms and their real-world applications, particularly in autonomous robots for industrial and medical uses.
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Ashford, P., & Chang, H. (2017). "Improving Data Privacy in IoT Systems through Decentralized Frameworks."
International Journal of Internet Security, 13(1), 75-89.- This paper introduces a decentralized framework for improving the privacy and security of data collected by IoT devices.
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Ashford, P. (2016). "A Comparative Analysis of Parallel Computing Architectures for Big Data Applications."
International Journal of High-Performance Computing, 9(3), 48-61.- A technical comparison of different parallel computing architectures designed to enhance big data applications and processing speeds.
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Ashford, P. (2015). "Data Visualization Techniques for High-Dimensional Datasets."
Journal of Data Science and Visualization, 6(4), 203-220.- Discusses novel techniques in visualizing complex data sets with many variables, with a focus on improving accessibility and interpretability for non-experts.