Mary McNamara

Professor Mary McNamara is Head of the Graduate Research School at Technological University Dublin, where she oversees graduate research programs and ensures academic quality assurance. She holds a PhD in Physical Inorganic Chemistry from University College Dublin and maintains active research in novel drug delivery systems.

Her scientific contributions span pharmaceutical development and inorganic chemistry, recognized through her Fellowship in the Royal Society of Chemistry. She holds key positions in national research bodies including Ireland's National Forum on Research Integrity and the National Advisory Forum for Doctoral Education.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• Managing TU Dublin's graduate research guidelines and regulations
• Developing structured PhD programs across academic units
• Implementing Ireland's national Survey of Student Engagement for research candidates

International contributions include steering committee membership (2012-2018) for the European Universities Association's Council of Doctoral Education.