Paul O'Leary

Dr Paul O'Leary is the Head of Quality Promotion and Academic Policy Development at SETU (South-East Technological University), Ireland. Previously, he served as a full-time lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology within the School of Engineering, specializing in circuit theory, energy systems, and communications. He has over 10 years of experience leading academic programs from certificate to master's levels and contributed to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is a member of SETU’s Academic Council and its subcommittees on Academic Quality, Planning, Teaching & Learning, and Research Innovation.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from University College Dublin (UCD)
• MEngSci in Digital Signal Processing (UCD)
• PhD in Far InfraRed diagnostic development on the RFX fusion facility (University College Cork, awarded as a EURATOM/Marie Curie Fellow at Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy)

Research Interests: His work spans wireless communications, antenna design, laser diagnostics, additive manufacturing, and academic quality assurance. Notable contributions include developing solar wind detection systems for space projects (RAPID Cluster, Geotail HEP-LD) and a powerline communications system at DIT’s Applied Optoelectronics Centre.

Recent Articles: Focus areas include quality frameworks in higher education during crises, 3D-printed metallic antennas, and non-destructive manufacturing techniques. These reflect his dual expertise in engineering and academic policy.

Activities: Organized the 2024 Digital Education Conference and contributed to EU-funded research projects. He actively engages in peer-review and conference organization, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Wireless Communications & Large Scale Simulation Group and the School of Engineering at SETU.