The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Vivian's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Vivian
Vivian (Viv) Hocking is an early career researcher in the field of Computing. Vivian is engaged as a doctoral research student with the School of Engineering, Computing & Mathematics; investigating technological aspects of violence against women and girls in situations of domestic abuse. In particular, Viv's research focuses on victim-survivor centric approaches to mitigating digital coercive control in intimate partner relationships.
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Alongside his research, Viv also works as an Associate Lecturer & Demonstrator within the School. Teaching on the undergraduate and postgraduate computer science courses, Viv's teaching interests draw from his background in cyber security and project management.
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Previously, Viv also worked to support building our institution's Student Digital Champion scheme, helping to coordinate digital skills peer-support within the University community. In 2025, Viv's contributions to peer initiatives were internationally recognised through reciept of the Staff & Educational Development Association (SEDA)
Teaching
Current teaching commitments for 2025-2026:
- COMP3009 Information Security Management & Governance
- COMP3019 Computing Product Development, Management & Delivery
- COMP5003 Ethical Hacking
- COMP5004 Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis
- COMP5006 Information Security Management & Governance
In the 2024-2025 academic year, taught on the following modules:
- COMP3017 Computing Project Management
- COMP5003 Ethical Hacking
- COMP5004 Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis
In the 2023-2024 academic year, taught on the following modules:
- COMP3017 Computing Project Management
- COMP5003 Ethical Hacking
- COMP5004 Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis
In the 2022-2023 academic year, taught on the following modules:
- COMP1004 Computing Practice
- COMP3017 Computing Project Management
Contact Vivian
+44 1752 586210
vivian.hocking@plymouth.ac.uk