About
Conor Linehan is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, and a member of Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software. He co-directs UCC's BA in Psychology and Computing. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing educational technology, health technology, and games for societal challenges. With over 160 peer-reviewed publications and €2.8M in grant funding, his work bridges psychological principles with technology design, addressing issues like energy interventions, educational games, and mental health tools.
Education:
- PhD, National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2008)
- MSc, National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2003)
Research Interests:
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Educational Technology (e.g., games for learning)
- Health Technology (e.g., mental health interventions)
- Game Design for Social Impact (e.g., behavior change, accessibility)
Grants and Funding:
- €2.8M+ as PI/Co-PI across grants from Science Foundation Ireland, Health Research Board, and industry partnerships.
- Notable projects include Grassroot Wavelengths (€24k) and Responsible Software Engineering (SFI-funded).
Labs and Collaborations:
- Lero Research Centre
- People and Technology Research Group at UCC
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