Padraic Hurley

Padraic Hurley is a Lecturer in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice at South East Technological University (SETU). He is affiliated with the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, spirituality, and public policy. His work emphasizes holistic frameworks for human development and structural reform in public services.

Research interests include Contemplative Psychology, Adult Developmental Psychology, Integral Theory, Critical Realism, Post-Secular Spirituality, and Integral Ecology. He also explores consciousness studies, organizational psychology, and pilgrimage as a dialectical pathway. His contributions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Interior Development Goals (IDGs) initiative, where he serves on the Academic Advisory Council to address interior dimensions of human development.

While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his research output includes a 2021 review article critiquing reductionist approaches in addiction studies by integrating lived experience and developmental psychology perspectives. He supervises PhD projects on IDGs and contemplative methodologies, though specific grant details are not provided. He is actively engaged with the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, fostering collaborations between academic disciplines and professional practices.