Luke Halpin

Luke Halpin (he/him) is a PhD Candidate at the University of Lancaster (UK) in the School of Computing & Communications. Luke began his PhD in October 2022 after completing his BSc (hons) in Software Engineering also at Lancaster. His work focuses on the inclusive and accessible design of technology in education and supporting students with ADHD. In his spare time he is an avid fencer and is in the process of completing coaching qualifications in the sport.

Luke’s PhD project is looking at how to design the user interface of integrated development environments to be more accessible to students with ADHD when learning to program. His work involves understanding the experience of students with ADHD and creating a framework for their digital access needs in the context of education in computer science.