Phone
+64 9 979 9415 Extension: 8415
Areas of Teaching
Research Methods in IT, Applied Research Project Coordinator, Special Topic, Independent Scholarly Project, Applied Capstone.
Qualifications
PhD (Curtin University, Australia), MEng (University of Auckland, Engineering School), BE (University of Zagreb, Croatia), GradDipTT (AUT), CertTT (AUT)
Profile
Experience
EIT Principal lecturer and Postgraduate coordinator (3 years)
Tertiary teaching experience (30 years)
Research Areas
Computing science education
Technology in education
International education
Research Outputs
Research outputs 2022
Lopez, D., & Freeman, C. (2022). The introduction of international students in New Zealand to the indigenous Maori culture. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & J. Lees (Eds.), EDULEARN22 Proceedings: 14th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain, 4-6 July, 2022. (pp. 614-619). IATED. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.0184
Research outputs 2021
Erturk, E., Lopez, D., & Yu, W. (2021). Acceptance of blockchain in smart city governance from the user perspective. In M. Lahby, U. Kose, & A. K. Bhoi (Eds.), Explainable artificial intelligence for smart cities (pp. 277-296). CRC Press.
Lopez, D. (Ed.). (2021). Mentoring practices and initiatives across Te Pūkenga. Eastern Institute of Technology.
Baker, O., & Lopez, D. (2021). Implementation of the peer mentoring programme for postgraduate international students at the Southern Institute of Technology. In D. Lopez (Ed.), Mentoring practices and initiatives across Te Pūkenga (pp. 7-12). Eastern Institute of Technology.
Lopez, D., Ikarath, S., Ekundayo, S., Freeman, C., & Sibley, J. (2021). Development of the peer mentoring programme for the international students at EIT’s Auckland campus. In D. Lopez (Ed.), Mentoring practices and initiatives across Te Pūkenga (pp. 35-40). Eastern Institute of Technology.
Thomas, L., & Lopez, D. (2021). Factors affecting e-learning acceptance [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 34th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications, Wellington, New Zealand 14th – 16th July 2021 (p. 125). https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/2021-proceedings/
Wang, H., & Lopez, D. (2021). Research on the application and implementation method of augmented reality game-based learning with disabilities [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 34th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications, Wellington, New Zealand 14th – 16th July 2021 (p. 124). https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/2021-proceedings/
Research outputs 2020
Lopez, D. (2020). Designing the peer mentoring model for international students [Workshop and presentation; abstract]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 40). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/2020-proceedings/
Arora, D., & Lopez, D. (2020). Identifying the factors that influence adoption of Augmented Reality in Retail Industry [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 44). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Arora, K., & Lopez, D. (2020). Fake news detection methods [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 48). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Dizon, J. P., & Lopez, D. (2020). Smart City Adoption [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 46). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Lingaraja, R., & Lopez, D. (2020). Methods to approach cybersecurity threats in cloud computing [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 49). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Sharma, A., & Lopez, D. (2020). The security issues of digital contact tracing applications [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 47). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Shen, X., & Lopez, D. (2020). Factors influencing students’ choice of online education and teaching strategies [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 45). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Tang, C., & Lopez, D. (2020). Analysing the technological factors that determine a successful mobile food and grocery ordering application [Poster paper]. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 42). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Thangaraj, A., & Lopez, D. (2020). Challenges in Agile Distributed Software development [Poster paper]. In Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 33rd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Wellington, New Zealand 7th – 8th October 2020 (p. 43). CITRENZ. https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2020/pdf/2020CITRENZ_Posters.pdf
Lopez, D., & Clear, A. (2020, December). A systematic approach to peer mentoring in a postgraduate school for international students [Paper presentation]. Seventh International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering (LaTiCE2020), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Lopez, D. (2020). Developing a collaborative peer-mentoring model for international student support: Interim report 2020. Report prepared for Ministry of Education, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2019
Lopez, D., & Lopez, M. (2019). Assessment approaches for experiential learning in computing programmes. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN19 Proceedings: 11th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, July 1st-3rd, 2019, Palma, Mallorca, Spain (pp. 9106-9115). https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2019.2248
Lopez, D., Lopez, M., Sibley, J., & Ikarath, S. (2019). Peer mentoring programme for international students in a computing postgraduate programmes. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN19 Proceedings: 11th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, July 1st-3rd, 2019, Palma, Mallorca, Spain (pp. 9132-9141). https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2019.2253
Lopez, D., Erturk, E., Ikarath, S., & Ekundayo, S. (2019). Support staff perceptions of a student peer mentoring programme. In E. Erturk (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand Incorporating the 32nd Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications, Nelson, New Zealand, 9th – 11th October 2019 (pp. 97-102). Retrieved from https://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2019/pdf/2019CITRENZPACITN.pdf
Balakrishnan, S., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Artificial Intelligence and aged care. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Farinhas, F., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Smart city-How to engage the citizen: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Gao, J., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Students, perceptions towards application of virtual reality for learning in higher education. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Grawel, R., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). BYOD challenges and employee’s perception. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Michael, M., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Enablers and barriers of e-commerce in NZ. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Patil, D., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Impact of quantum computing on cryptography and blockchain. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Pigoso Volpe, D., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). The impact of a streamer as an online entertainer. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Ramkisoon, J., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). An investigation of the factors influencing the adoption of IoT based technology by healthcare professionals. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Xu, Y., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Factors impacting the implementation of Digital twin in a smart manufacturing. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Yu, M., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Cloud benchmarking of workspace as a service in e-learning cloud. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Yu, W., & Lopez, D. (2019, October). Blockchain in smart energy system. Poster session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Lopez, D., Erturk, E., Mann, S., & Proctor, M. (2019). CITRENZ Postgraduate SIG. Panel session presented at CITRENZ 2019, Nelson, New Zealand.
Lopez, D., Ikarath, S., Rodriguez, M., & Ekundayo, S. (2019, July 10). Peer Mentoring programme – Pilot project. Brown Bag Research Seminar presented at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Auckland Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lopez, D. (2019, October 31). Peer mentoring programme at the Auckland Campus. Brown Bag Research Lunchtime Seminar presented at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Lopez, D., Ikarath, S., & Brown, K. (Eds.). (2019, January). Celebrating student success [Booklet of student posters, Auckland Campus]. Eastern Institute of Technology.
Shadbolt, G., Lopez, D., Last, P., & Hartley, T. (Eds.). (2019, August). Celebrating student success [Booklet of student posters, Auckland Campus]. Eastern Institute of Technology.
Research outputs 2018
Lopez, D. (2018). Lecturers’ perceptions of the acceptance of the Systematic Analysis of Learner Self-Appraisal (SALSA) software. In J. C. Yang, M. Chang, L.-H. Wong, & M. M. T. Rodrigo (Eds.), Main Conference Proceedings: ICCE 2018; 26th International Conference on Computers in Education, Metro Manila Philippines, November 26-30, 2018 (pp. 163-1680). Retrieved from http://icce2018.ateneo.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/C2-06.pdf
Research outputs 2017
Lopez, D., Lopez, M., Erturk, E., & Sibley, J. (2017). Conceptions of teamwork and feedback among international students. In E. Eturk, K. MacCallum & D. Skelton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference of Computing and Information Technology Education and Research in New Zealand incorporating the 30th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications Napier, New Zealand, 2nd–4th October 2017 (pp. 94–99). Retrieved from http://www.citrenz.ac.nz/conferences/2017/pdf/2017CITRENZ_1_Lopez_International.pdf