DrDiego Garaialde

Dr. Diego Garaialde is a dedicated educator with extensive experience teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He currently coordinates and delivers foundational modules for the School of Computer Science, specifically Intro to Computer Architecture and Principles of Computer Organization. Grounded in formal pedagogical training, his teaching philosophy centres on connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications. By integrating contemporary societal issues, such as the spread of misinformation on digital platforms, and up-to-date research into his curriculum, he ensures the material remains engaging and relevant to students.

In addition to his current modules, Dr. Garaialde has previously coordinated courses in Web Application Development and Computer-Mediated Communication. He is well versed in managing large cohorts, having delivered lectures and support sessions for classes of up to 400 students in Human-Computer Interaction, Quantitative Data Analysis, and Data Visualisation. Beyond classroom lecturing, he is committed to student development. He has supervised numerous Master's students through their thesis projects and is currently supervising a PhD student in the area of persuasive design.