Prof. Sally Ida McClean is a Professor at the School of Computing, Ulster University. She completed her M.A. in Mathematics at the University of Oxford in 1970, followed by an M.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics and Operations Research at Cardiff University in 1972. She earned her Ph.D. from Ulster University at Coleraine in 1976. Prof. McClean has published over 300 papers and has an impressive citation record. She is a recipient of Ulster University's Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship. Her main research interests lie in stochastic modelling and optimization for healthcare planning and computer science, with specific focus areas including databases, the Internet of Things, sensor technology, and telecommunications.