Professor Karen Petrie
Vice-Principal (Science, Engineering and Business)
Executive, Academic and Corporate Governance
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Biography
Professor Karen Petrie is the Interim Director of the Dundee International Institute, a joint education institute in China called the Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DIICSU). Prof. Karen Petrie will be based in China at CSU for Semester 1 of academic year 2022-23.
Prof. Karen Petrie holds a PhD in Constraint Programming, which is a branch of Artificial Intelligence. She was named young IT practitioner of the year by the British Computer Society (BCS) in 2004, for work she carried out whilst on placement during her PhD at NASA. She is currently a professor (Chair of Algorithms and Education) and the Associate Dean for Academic Culture and Performance in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Dundee.
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Areas of expertise
- AI/automation
- Computing
- Technology
Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Stephen Fry Awards | 2012 |
Stories
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- Press release
Dundee student and Paralympic guide recognised for outstanding contribution
A Dundee student who combined his studies with participation in the Paralympic Winter Games has been recognised for his outstanding contribution.
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- Press release
University recognised for small business support
The University of Dundee’s dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and fledgling enterprise has been recognised once again via a national accreditation scheme.
