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David has over twenty years lecturing experience in Applied Mathematics and its associated subject areas and has had involvement with the current undergraduate and postgraduate provisions at the University of South Wales (formerly the University of Wales, Newport) since 2002. David Baxter studied at Cardiff University gaining a BSc (Hons) and also thereafter an MSc and his previous areas of research include the mathematical modelling of low energy dynamic compaction and fluid dynamics. As part of his role as programme leader he was previously responsible for developing relationships with partners within the oil and gas sectors in the Middle Eastern Gulf States. He is a Chartered Mathematician and a Fellow of The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, he is also a Chartered Scientist within the same professional institution and has had industrial experience with multi-national and international organisations in both the contracting and consultancy sectors. Whilst in industry David worked as a consultant on projects which involved the prediction and mathematical modelling of groundwater changes due to the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage; thereafter he was also assigned to work on the design of the redevelopment and improvement of Baltimore harbour in Maryland, USA – a project undertaken in conjunction with Princeton University - MRes awarded in recognition of the significance of this project work. Professional Awards:- Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics & its Applications (FIMA) Chartered Mathematician (CMath) Chartered Scientist (CSci) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Academic qualifications:- BSc(Hons) MSc with Distinction (1st) MRes (awarded) Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCE - HE) Responsibilities:- Currently the programme leader for both Masters and Bachelors provisions within the department and formerly (University of Wales) the International Academic Programme Liaison Director for the Middle East. External experience:- External examiner for programmes delivered in both Engineering and Mathematics at Liverpool University and at The University of Exeter. External examiner for provisions at the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Plymouth University. International:- External advisor for the validation of undergraduate degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia (Asia Pacific University, Kuala Lumpur) and Sri Lanka (Western College for Management and Technology, Mount Lavinia). Facilitator in the the organisation and delivery of the USW degree partnerships in the Asia Pacific region with Suzhou University of Science and Technology (SUST), Shanghai district, China.