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Nick Weldin is a computer science educator and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of programming languages, educational robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He is best known for developing the ASIP (Arduino as a Service Programming) model, a pioneering framework that bridges the gap between Arduino microcontrollers and high-level programming languages, enabling seamless integration of IoT devices. His most-cited paper, “Taking Arduino to the Internet of Things: The ASIP programming model” (2016), has garnered 88 citations, reflecting its influence on making IoT programming more accessible and scalable. Weldin also made a significant mark on computing education with the creation of MIRTO (MIddlesex RoboTic platfOrm), an open-source robotic platform introduced in 2013/2014 at Middlesex University. MIRTO provides first-year computer science students with a tangible, hands-on way to grasp software engineering concepts, a novel approach that has inspired similar pedagogical innovations. His work on using a Racket-based robot to teach introductory programming further underscores his commitment to engaging, project-driven learning. Through these contributions, Weldin has helped shape how students and researchers approach both IoT development and foundational computer science education.