Leonard O'Sullivan

Leonard O'Sullivan is a Full Professor at the School of Architecture & Product Design, University of Limerick, and a Funded Investigator at the Confirm Smart Manufacturing Centre. He leads the Design Factors research group, focusing on human-robot collaboration, 3D printing in medical device innovation, and ergonomics of musculoskeletal disorders.

• Education: PhD (2001), M.Sc. (1998), B.Tech. (1997)
• Key research themes: User-Centered Design, Medical Device Safety, Additive Manufacturing, and Worker-Robot Interaction

His recent publications highlight applications of 3D printing in palliative care and antimicrobial manufacturing, alongside systematic reviews on human factors in medical device design. Awards include Fellow of the Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK).

• Active collaborations with University Hospital Limerick
• Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals: Education and Academic Innovation