Dr Claria Guo

Profile

Dr. Guo is a lecturer in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London. She holds a PhD in business informatics from the Informatics Research Centre of the University of Reading and an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Before transitioning to academia, she amassed over 15 years of experience in the ICT industry, where she worked in various capacities and gained extensive knowledge in leveraging technology for strategic purposes across diverse business sectors. Claria’s research interests primarily revolve around the field of pervasive informatics, which is at the forefront of driving innovation in the design and development of computing systems and devices. Pervasive informatics aims to seamlessly integrate technology into everyday life, making it more accessible and intuitive for users. By focusing on this field, Dr. Guo contributes to advancing the understanding and application of pervasive computing, exploring how it can enhance human experiences, improve efficiency, and solve real-world problems. Her expertise in business informatics, combined with her industry experience, informs her research and enables her to explore the practical implications and societal impact of pervasive informatics.

Teaching

Undergraduate:

ECS419A information system analysis

ECS531U business modelling

Postgraduate:

ECS745P - Business Information Systems

Research

Research Interests:

Claria's research interests primarily encompass the field of pervasive informatics, with a specific focus on the creation, management, distribution, and utilization of ambient information within ICT-enabled social-technical environment. This field explores how the integration of information and communication

technologies can support scientific and economic activities by providing seamless access to contextual information and effective use of information. By studying pervasive informatics, Claria aims to understand how information can be harnessed to enhance various domains and facilitate more efficient and effective decision-making processes. Pervasive informatics encompasses several subdomains and areas of research that focus on different aspects of integrating technology into everyday life. Claria focuses on:

· Social and Collaborative Computing: Social and Collaborative Computing is a subdomain within pervasive informatics that focuses on leveraging technology to facilitate social interactions, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in various contexts of everyday life. This subdomain encompasses the design and development of social networking platforms, architectures, collaborative tools, and systems that enhance communication and cooperation among dispersed information systems.

· Data Management and Analytics Pervasive informatics involves developing methods and techniques for managing and analysing the vast amounts of data generated by pervasive systems. This includes data collection, storage, processing, and extracting valuable insights to support decision-making and improve user experiences.