Conor Muldoon

Dr. Conor Muldoon is a Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at the Department of Computing and Mathematics, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on distributed artificial intelligence, sensor networks, and multi-agent systems with applications in environmental monitoring and smart home technologies. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at University College Dublin (UCD) and the University of Oxford, supported by prestigious fellowships including the INSPIRE Marie Curie and Government of Ireland Embark awards. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCD, along with a first-class B.Sc. in Computer and Software Engineering and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching.

His research portfolio includes developing water quality forecasting systems, citizen science platforms (e.g., COBWEB), and autonomic energy management solutions. He has published extensively in journals and conferences, addressing topics such as sensor network optimization, incentive mechanisms for crowdsourcing, and adaptive middleware for ambient intelligence. Dr. Muldoon is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and supervises PhD candidates in areas like multi-agent systems and environmental informatics.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University College Dublin
• B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer and Software Engineering, University College Dublin
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications, emphasizing sustainability and participatory technologies. Key projects include the Dublin Bay Water Quality Modelling and the MERA Data Extraction Toolkit. Awards include recognition for his contributions to agent-based systems and environmental data science.