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• Comparative Employment Relations
• Institutional Regulation
• Gender Equality in Labour Markets
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Colm McLaughlin is a Professor of Employment Relations at the UCD School of Business. He serves as Vice-Principal for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Business, Co-Director of the UCD Centre for Business and Society (CeBaS), and UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Coordinator. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held academic roles at the University of Auckland and postdoctoral positions at Cambridge, alongside industry experience in local government and hospitality. Education : BA and MComm (University of Auckland), PhD (University of Cambridge). Research Interests : Comparative employment relations, institutional regulation, gender equality, training systems, and low-paid work. Professional Appointments : Research Associate at Cambridge’s Centre for Business Research, Visiting Fellow at the University of Sydney and Victoria University Wellington. His recent research focuses on immigration policy as a skills supply mechanism in liberal market economies, trade union legitimation politics, and reflexive regulation frameworks. He has examined how ideational power resources shape labour relations and contributed to debates on corporate social responsibility and sustainable HRM practices. His work bridges theory and practice, particularly in case method pedagogy reform. Colm has received multiple awards, including the AMLE Best Article Winner (2017), Academy of Management Dark Side Case Competition Winner (2013), and University Teaching Excellence Awards (2020). His publications appear in prestigious journals such as Industrial Relations , Journal of Industrial Relations , and Academy of Management Learning and Education . He has served on editorial boards for Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society and Journal of Industrial Relations , and held leadership roles in committees like BITCI Leadership for Sustainability and the SDG Engagement Working Group.

Le-Nam TranView profile

Researcher

• Wireless Communications
• 5G/6G Network Optimization
• Signal Processing
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Dr. Le-Nam Tran is a researcher at the UCD School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering , University College Dublin. His work focuses on optimizing the last hop of 5G/6G wireless networks through mathematical programming, with emphasis on energy efficiency, interference management, and security against eavesdropping. Develops low-cost, low-complexity transmission techniques Projects supported by Science Foundation Ireland Career Development Award Author of over 80 peer-reviewed publications Research Keywords: Wireless Communications Network Security Signal Processing Energy-Efficient Systems Beamforming Optimization Interference Mitigation

• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• Text Mining
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Dr. Georgiana Ifrim is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin , where she serves as Director of Graduate Research and Co-Lead of the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning (ML-Labs). She holds concurrent appointments as an SFI Funded Investigator at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre . Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Insight Centre, Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), and Aarhus University's Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC). Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Bucharest, Romania MSc and PhD in Informatics, Max-Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany Dr. Ifrim specializes in scalable predictive modeling for diverse applications including: Sequence learning (DNA analysis, time series) Real-time prediction for streaming data (news/social media, energy) Interpretable machine learning models Knowledge graph exploitation (WordNet/Yago, Naga) Wearable sensor data analysis (sports science, health monitoring) Energy price forecasting for sustainable systems Her recent publications focus on time series explainability (TSHAP, tsCaptum), multivariate analysis (scalable channel selection), and healthcare applications (fall detection, walking speed estimation). Key contributions include open-source tools like SEQL (sequence learner) and Twitter-Topics (event detection). Scientific Awards: Winner of SNOW@WWW14 Data Challenge As Director of Graduate Research, she oversees advanced academic training while leading funded projects at the intersection of machine learning , real-time analytics , and domain-specific applications in agriculture, healthcare, and digital journalism. Her research group maintains active GitHub repositories with open-source implementations.

Claire O'DonnellView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Missed Nursing Care
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Claire O'Donnell is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick's School of Nursing & Midwifery. She holds key administrative roles including Course Director for the BSc Nursing (General) programme and Department International Coordinator, overseeing international collaborations with institutions in Ghana and the USA. Her research focuses on nursing workforce constraints, missed care, stroke care, and interprofessional practice, informed by grounded theory methodologies. She has contributed to global health initiatives addressing perinatal mental health access for refugee women and cultural competence in healthcare education. Educationally, O'Donnell holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2006) from University College Cork. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health equity. She has received the PhD Medicine and Health award in 2016. Research interests span workforce planning, clinical supervision, and intercultural nursing education. She has led collaborative projects on peer group clinical supervision and breastfeeding education outcomes. Her recent work highlights pandemic impacts on mental health and nurse resilience strategies. Academic supervision includes over 40 publications and collaborative international grant activities. Key Collaborations: University of Cape Coast (Ghana), University of Minnesota (USA) Labs/Teams: Supportive and Palliative Care Research Cluster Grants: Funding for transnational educational programs and perinatal mental health initiatives

• Compliant Mechanisms
• Robotics
• Precision Manufacturing
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Dr. Guangbo Hao is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), where he leads the UCC CoMAR research group and directs the Mechatronics/Robotics Lab. He holds dual PhDs from Northeastern University (China, 2008) and Heriot-Watt University (UK, 2011). His research focuses on compliant mechanisms, robotics, and their applications in precision manufacturing, energy harvesting, and medical devices. He has secured over €1.3M in research funding, including grants from SFI, EU Horizon 2020, and Enterprise Ireland. He is an ASME Fellow and has received multiple accolades, including the ASME Compliant Mechanisms Award (2017, 2018, 2022) and the UCC President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2023). Education: BSc (2004), MSc (2007), PhD (2008) from Northeastern University; second PhD (2011) from Heriot-Watt University Research interests include compliant mechanisms, mechatronics, and robotics with emphasis on deployable structures, medical devices, and energy harvesting systems. His work has resulted in over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 30 invited talks. He supervises students in PhD, research-master, and taught-master programs, with notable student achievements in international competitions and awards. Professional roles include Associate Editorships at Advanced Equipment , ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics , and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters . He chairs major conferences like ASME IDETC/CIE 2025 and co-chairs the 2026 IEEE/ASME AIM conference. His labs, including the UCC Engineering Maker Lab, focus on innovation in robotics and mechatronics.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Next-Generation Computer Networks
• Wireless Mesh Networks
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Professor Cormac J. Sreenan is a full professor in Computer Science at University College Cork (UCC), leading the Mobile & Internet Systems Lab (MISL) since 1999. He previously served as Head of School (2019-2021) and Head of Department (2015-2018 and 2000-2004). His research focuses on wireless sensor networks, multimedia networking, IoT, and adaptive video streaming. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and holds 9 patents. He is a Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator and a Fellow of both the British Computer Society (2005) and the Irish Academy of Engineering (2022). Education: PhD from the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory Member of Christ's College, Cambridge Research Interests: Wireless sensor networks and fault-tolerant designs Next-generation computer networks and IoT infrastructure Adaptive video streaming and QoE optimization Network security and technology transfer Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator on SFI grants including the €1M ENABLE project Collaborations with Irish companies and international agencies Experience in technical due diligence and expert witness roles Labs & Teams: Directs the Mobile & Internet Systems Lab (MISL), a multidisciplinary research group focused on mobile and multimedia network systems.

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Distribution System State Estimation
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Dr. Barry Hayes is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Power Systems Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He leads a research team focusing on grid integration of sustainable energy technologies and future power system operation/planning. Previously held roles include Lecturer at University of Galway (2016-2018) and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow at IMDEA Energy (2013-2016). Holds a PhD in Electrical Power Systems Engineering from University of Edinburgh (2013). Research interests include smart grids, distribution network management, demand-side flexibility, non-intrusive load monitoring, and energy communities. Active in IEEE standards development (P2030 smart grid interoperability) and serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Energy Markets, Policy and Regulation. Has secured €1.03M SFI grant (2024-2029) for disruptive energy tech research, plus other grants including €506K from Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund. Supervised PhD students in power systems and energy markets. Collaborates with Irish energy industry and international partners through MaREI Centre. Publications emphasize grid integration challenges, P2P energy trading, and smart meter applications. Notable recognition includes Elsevier's Most-Cited Article award (2022). Engages in public science communication via RTÉ and advises community-owned renewable energy projects.

Eithne O'ConnellView profile

Lecturer

• Translation Studies
• Language Planning
• Minority Languages
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Dr. Eithne O'Connell is an academic affiliated with the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies at Dublin City University (DCU), serving in the role of Associate Staff. Her research focuses on translation studies, language planning, minority languages (particularly Irish), and audiovisual translation. She has contributed extensively to understanding the role of translation in cultural preservation and policy implementation. Her work spans diverse areas such as screen translation challenges, children's literature translation, and the intersection of media and linguistic policy. Notable projects include analyzing Irish-language media strategies (e.g., TG4's contributions) and examining subtitling practices in minority language contexts. Dr. O'Connell has authored over 30 publications since 1985, with a recent emphasis on applied language education frameworks and industry collaboration. Her articles highlight themes like linguistic policy development for broadcasters, cross-cultural adaptation in children's literature, and the ethical dimensions of translation. While no formal awards or grants are listed, her work underscores the practical and theoretical intersections of language, media, and policy.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Constraint Programming
• Operations Research
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Barry O'Sullivan is a Professor at the School of Computer Science & IT, University College Cork, where he serves as Founding Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Principal Investigator at the Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing, and Director of the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Artificial Intelligence. He additionally holds an Adjunct Professorship at Monash University and maintains leadership roles including Past President of the European Artificial Intelligence Association and former vice chair of the European Commission High-Level Expert Group on AI. His research spans artificial intelligence with emphases on constraint programming, operations research, AI ethics, public policy frameworks for AI systems, and data analytics methodologies. Notable contributions include foundational work in parameterised complexity theory published in the Journal of the ACM, recognized by the 2020 IPEC-EATCS Nerode Prize. Professor O'Sullivan's distinguished honors include: UCC Leadership Award (2013) ACP Distinguished Service Award (2014) Science Foundation Ireland Researcher of the Year (2016) UCC Researcher of the Year (2017) Elected member of the Royal Irish Academy (2017) Fellow of the Irish Computer Society (2018) Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering (2019) IPEC-EATCS Nerode Prize (2020) He directs major national research infrastructure including the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing, and SFI Centre for Research Training in AI, driving Ireland's strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation through cross-institutional collaborations with industry partners across Europe.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Constraint Programming
• Optimisation
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Professor Kenneth Brown is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at University College Cork (UCC) , Ireland. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is a Principal Investigator at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and the CTVR (Telecommunications Research Centre) . BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Glasgow, 1986 MSc Mathematical Logic and the Foundations of Computation, University of Manchester, 1987 PhD Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, University of Bristol, 1991 His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, constraint programming, optimisation, and distributed reasoning , with applications in wireless networking, sensor networks, and dynamic resource management . He also works on smart energy systems, data analytics, and human-centric applications. His recent work includes projects under the SFI-funded Insight Centre and Horizon Europe initiatives like GLACIATION and SEISMEC. His publications span topics from wireless sensor network optimization and cognitive radio to constraint-based decision support and AI in emergency management. He has led and contributed to over 15 recent publications in top-tier journals and conferences, showing a strong trend in AI-driven solutions for networked and intelligent systems. IEEE SECON 2015 Best Demonstration 2014 TAOS Best Paper Award in Access Networks and Systems Best paper, SMARTGREENS 2013 Enterprise Ireland Lifescience and Food Commercialisation Award Best Application Paper, AI2008 Best Application Paper, AI2006 Best paper nomination, ECAI 2004 Best Paper, Intl Conf AI in Design Professor Brown has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students in areas including constraint programming, sensor networks, evacuation modeling, and smart buildings. He has secured significant research funding from SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and IRCSET. He is actively involved in research leadership, serving as Deputy Director of Insight@UCC and PI in multiple national and international projects. He is a member of research groups involved in GLACIATION (green, responsible data operations), SEISMEC (human-centric industry), and SMARTeBuses . His lab supports a team of doctoral students and research staff working on AI, networking, and data analytics for real-world applications.

Thia HennessyView profile

Professor

• Agri-Food Economics
• Farm Income Analysis
• Sustainability Indicators
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Professor Thia Hennessy serves as Head of the College of Business and Law at University College Cork (UCC), where she also holds a Professorship in Agri-Food Economics. Previously Dean of Cork University Business School, she leads academic strategy while maintaining an active research profile focused on agricultural economics. Her office is located in Room 3.02A of the O'Rahilly Building at UCC. Professor Hennessy's research centers on agri-food economics with particular expertise in farm income analysis, sustainability indicators, and agricultural policy evaluation. Her work bridges academic rigor and policy relevance, frequently engaging with European Parliament and OECD bodies. She employs quantitative methods to examine risk management, climate change adaptation, and digital transformation in farming systems, with strong emphasis on empirical analysis of Irish agricultural data. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals including Journal of Agricultural Economics, Food Policy, and Agricultural Finance Review. Recent work analyzes the intersection of economic performance and environmental sustainability in dairy production, farm-level risk management strategies, and the effectiveness of agricultural extension programs. Her research often features collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams across European institutions. Honorary Doctorate from University of Reading (2019) Outstanding Young Researcher by British Agricultural Economics Society (2012) Teagasc Staff Excellence in Research (2013) Professor Hennessy maintains active connections with policy bodies including the National Consultative Committee on Agricultural Policy (since 2006) and previously served on the National Competitiveness Council (2004-2009) and Animal Health Ireland board (2008-2012). She regularly contributes expert commentary to media outlets and serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Agricultural Management since 2013.

• Organizational Behavior
• Management
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Maeve Houlihan is an Associate Professor in Management (Organizational Behaviour and Work) at the Lochlann Quinn School of Business , University College Dublin . She serves as the Director of the Quinn School of Business and Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning at the College of Business (2014-2017). Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning and collaborative skills, spanning undergraduate to Executive Education programs. Education: BBS (University of Limerick), DPhil (Lancaster University), MBS (University College Dublin) Research interests include: Workplace dynamics in contemporary settings (call centres, retail, taxi work) Moral economy frameworks for HRM practices Psychoanalytic approaches to organizational behavior Arts management and cultural entrepreneurship Sustainable Development Goals and blended finance Group analytic psychotherapy in organizational contexts Grant Portfolio : PI for Irish Research Council (IRC) grant on financing SDGs (2017-2021) OBRSS Research Support Scheme (2016-2023) Collaborations and Leadership : Co-leads the Future of Learning Project (2020) to reimagine business education Collaborates with Dr. Megan McGurk on group skills literacy and writing practices Works with Dr. Penelope Muzanenhamo and Dr. David Nyaluke on the Proudly Made in Africa Project Hosted the 2017 International RoundTables for Managers with Professors Jonathan Gosling and Henry Mintzberg

• Network Optimization
• Quantum Communication
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Avishek Nag is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin, Ireland. His work focuses on network optimization, quantum communication, machine learning, and 6G technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis, and has over 100 publications in journals, conferences, and book chapters. Education: B.E. (Honours) in Computer Science from Jadavpur University (2005) M.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2007) Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, Davis (2012) Research Interests: Quantum Networks & Key Distribution (QKD) 6G Networks & Explainable AI IoT Security & Edge Computing Optical Network Optimization Machine Learning for Biometrics & Healthcare Recent Publications: Recent work includes hybrid noise modeling for quantum satellite communication, XAI-driven network slicing for 6G, and ECG-based biometric systems. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in telecommunications and cybersecurity. Awards: 2008 IEEE Advanced Networks Best Paper Award Grants & Leadership: Outreach Lead for IEEE UK & Ireland Blockchain Group Coordinated Cross-Atlantic EU-US testbed experiments Teaching: Teaches Distributed Systems, Wireless Communications, and Software Engineering at UCD.

• Constraint Programming
• Boolean Satisfiability
• Artificial Intelligence
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Steve Prestwich is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork. He specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Algorithmics, with research interests spanning constraint programming, Boolean satisfiability, and hybrid search methods. Education: BA (Hons) Mathematics from University of Oxford, MSc and PhD in Computer Science from University of Manchester. Research Focus: His work integrates constraint programming, SAT solving, and metaheuristics for optimization under uncertainty, with applications in inventory control, protein design, and stochastic modeling. Awards: Runner-up, Constraint Modelling Challenge Bronze medal, SAT'05 Solver Competition

Iker Erdocia IniguezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language in Education
• Language Policy
• Language and Politics
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Dr. Iker Erdocia Iniguez is an Assistant Professor and Director of Research at the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS) at Dublin City University (DCU). He previously served as Director of the PhD Programme and currently acts as Research Integrity Advocate for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Before joining DCU, he was an Invited Lecturer at Université de Montréal (2013–2016). His roles also include membership in the ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology (SFI), the Institute for Future Media Democracy and Society (FuJo), and leadership in the Horizon Europe FOSTERLANG project, focusing on minoritized languages and digital exclusion. He actively engages with public policy through organizations like the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics and the NGO New Communities Partnership. His research focuses on language policy, sociolinguistics, and their intersections with education and politics. Key interests include language rights, migration-related language barriers, and the impact of technology on language governance. Erdocia has supervised six PhD students (two completed, four ongoing) exploring topics like language teacher training, corpus linguistics, and discourse analysis. Erdocia’s work is funded by Horizon Europe, the Irish Research Council, and the Royal Irish Academy/British Academy. His peer-reviewed publications span journals such as Language Policy , Journal of Sociolinguistics , and Higher Education , addressing issues like language in AI ethics, multilingual education policies, and gender-neutral language debates. His 2018 book on language teacher education earned the ASELE PhD award for best dissertation. He currently leads the Counteracting digital exclusion work package in FOSTERLANG, developing IT tools for lesser-used languages. His awards include the ASELE PhD Prize (2017) and the Spanish Lecturer Grant (2013).