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Profile summary
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.
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.
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) Student Partnership Impact Award.
Professional memberships
Professional member of the British Computing Society (MBCS)
Roles on external bodies
- Member, IFIP TC11 Working Group 11.12 on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance
- Trustee of the University of Plymouth Student's Union (2023 - 2025)
Teaching interests
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
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Digital Coercive Control: Towards Understanding Item Finder Misuse
Hocking, V., Atkinson, S., Dang, H.-V. & Clarke, N., 30 Oct 2025, Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance - 19th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2025, Proceedings. Furnell, S. & Clarke, N. (eds.). Springer Nature, Vol. 1. p. 229-243 15 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 761).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceedings published in a book › peer-review
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A co-creation journey - building peer support with the Student Digital Champions at the University of Plymouth
Hocking, V. & Pritchard, C., 31 Jan 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Charting the evolution of the Student Digital Champions at the University of Plymouth
Hocking, V., Moclair, M. & Pritchard, C., 10 May 2024, In: Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. 10, 1, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Charting the evolution of the Student Digital Champions at the University of Plymouth
Hocking, V. & Moclair, M., 18 May 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Privacy Implications of internet-of-things and harnessing IoT for the protection of vulnerable users in situations of domestic violence.
Hocking, V., 4 Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review