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Dimitra PsychogiouView profile

Professor

• Microwave Engineering
• RF Filters
• Millimeter-wave Technology
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Dimitra Psychogiou is a Full Professor of Microwave Engineering at University College Cork and Principal Investigator at Tyndall National Institute's CONNECT Centre in Cork, Ireland. She leads the Advanced RF Technology Group, driving innovation in reconfigurable RF systems for next-generation wireless networks. Her academic credentials include: Dipl.-Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras (2008) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2013) Prof. Psychogiou's research pioneers reconfigurable microwave filters , non-reciprocal RF components , and additive manufacturing for antenna systems . Her work bridges theoretical microwave engineering with practical implementations in 5G/6G front-ends, emphasizing sustainability through hyperflexible filtering architectures that reduce hardware complexity and energy consumption. Key innovations include acoustic-wave resonator filters and 3D-printed RF components enabling unprecedented miniaturization. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a strategic shift toward multifunctional RF integration , where filtering coexists with isolation, amplification, and switching in single modules. This trend addresses critical industry needs for compact, software-defined radio front-ends in satellite communications and IoT networks, with increasing emphasis on reflectionless topologies and spatiotemporal modulation techniques. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2021 Roberto Sorrentino Prize 2021 SFI Research Professorship 2020 NSF CAREER Award 2020 URSI Young Scientist Award UC Boulder Junior Faculty Research Award Prof. Psychogiou actively shapes her field through leadership roles as Chair of IEEE MTT-13 Committee and Secretary of USNC-URSI Commission D, while serving as Associate Editor for IEEE MWCL and IJMWT. Her group collaborates extensively with semiconductor foundries and wireless infrastructure companies to transition lab innovations to commercial applications. The Advanced RF Technology Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for GaAs MMIC prototyping, 3D-printed RF component fabrication, and full-wave electromagnetic characterization, supporting Ireland's strategic position in European telecommunications research.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Case-Based Reasoning
• Machine Learning
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Prof. Barry Smyth holds the Digital Chair of Computer Science at University College Dublin and serves as Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. A Fellow of the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI) since 2003 and Member of the Royal Irish Academy since 2011, he previously directed the Clarity Centre for Sensor Web Technologies (2008-2013) and led UCD's School of Computer Science and Informatics as Head of School. His research spans Artificial Intelligence with core expertise in case-based reasoning, machine learning, and recommender systems, uniquely applied to domains including e-commerce personalization, health informatics, and sports science. Recent work demonstrates exceptional translational impact through marathon training optimization systems that generate personalized injury-prevention protocols and performance predictions, bridging AI theory with real-world athletic applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI applications: 60% focus on sports science (particularly marathon running), 25% on privacy-enhanced recommender systems, and 15% on financial time-series analysis. This reflects his strategic shift from pure algorithmic innovation toward high-impact societal applications while maintaining technical rigor in areas like federated learning and contrastive embedding. Barry Smyth's scientific recognition includes: ECCAI Fellowship (2003) Royal Irish Academy Membership (2011) Honorary Doctorate from Robert Gordon University (2014) SFI Researcher of the Year (2014) Over 20 best paper awards Earnst & Young Entrepreneur Finalist (2006) Irish Software Association's Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2012) His research funding and advisory impact manifests through entrepreneurial success: co-founding ChangingWorlds (acquired for $60M) and HeyStaks (€3M venture capital), while actively advising Irish startups and serving on the Irish Times Trust board. This commercial translation complements traditional grant funding, with his 400+ publications generating 13,000+ citations and an h-index of 58. Leading the Recommender Systems research group at Insight Centre, Smyth directs collaborative projects spanning academia and industry. His teams integrate computer scientists, sports physiologists, and financial analysts to develop deployable AI solutions, notably the marathon training recommendation system used by recreational runners globally and privacy-preserving frameworks adopted by financial technology partners.

George O'MahonyView profile

Lecturer

• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Resilience
• Network Security
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Dr. George O'Mahony serves as Head of Department of Computer Science at Munster Technological University (MTU) and is a CONNECT Associate Investigator with Research Ireland. He leads Ireland's Cyber Range infrastructure development and acts as WorldSkills Ireland Expert for Cybersecurity Skill 54, driving national cybersecurity initiatives through academia-industry collaboration. Education: B.E. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Cork (UCC) Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Cork (UCC), 2021 His research pioneers cyber resilience frameworks for OT/IoT systems, zero-trust architectures, and machine learning applications in anomaly detection. He develops low-complexity security solutions for resource-constrained edge devices, with emphasis on wireless sensor networks, GPS applications, and penetration testing methodologies. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical infrastructure implementation. Recent publications reveal accelerating focus on quantum-resistant cryptography, MQTT-ZT secure brokers, and unified cyber resilience models. His scholarly output consistently addresses interference detection in wireless networks while expanding into satellite communications security and AI-driven network customization, reflecting strategic adaptation to emerging cyber threats. Research Leadership: CONNECT: Associate Investigator advancing cyber security research NCF Cyber Shock: Co-Principal Investigator Cyber Explore: Principal Investigator at MTU Cyber Range: National infrastructure lead (mobile/cloud) Horizon Telemetry: Core research team member As STEM advocate and Cyber Futures Academy contributor, O'Mahony shapes cybersecurity education through WorldSkills Ireland engagement and industry-focused cyber range deployments that serve academic, governmental, and commercial sectors.

• Software Engineering
• Search-Based Software Engineering
• Automated Refactoring
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Dr. Mel Ó Cinnéide is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin (2001) and has over three decades of experience in academia and industry. His research focuses on automated refactoring, search-based software engineering, design patterns, and energy-efficient software development. He leads the Masters in Advanced Software Engineering program at UCD and has received multiple research grants and best paper awards. Prior to academia, he worked as a software engineer at Philips (Netherlands) and Motorola (Cork). Education: BSc in Computer Science, University College Cork MSc in Computer Science, University College Cork PhD in Computer Science, Trinity College Dublin Diploma in Gaeilge Fheidhmeach (Computing Irish), UCD Research interests emphasize practical applications of refactoring techniques to improve software quality and energy efficiency. He pioneers tools like Code-Imp and RefDetect for automated refactoring, integrating multi-objective optimization and interactive systems. His work bridges theoretical software engineering principles with real-world industry challenges. Awards and Grants: - Best Paper Awards in peer-reviewed conferences - Competitive research grants supporting software engineering projects Advising & Leadership: - Director of UCD's Masters in Advanced Software Engineering - Supervisor of numerous academic and industrial projects Labs & Projects: - Co-lead of the CodeImp Project (automated search-based refactoring) - Involved in international workshops on refactoring and software engineering

Ellen RusheView profile

Assistant Professor

• Deep Learning
• Sign Language Recognition
• Domain Adaptation
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Dr. Ellen Rushe is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University's School of Computing specializing in deep learning with limited supervision. Her research develops solutions for audio-visual data challenges including sign language recognition (SignOn Project), novelty detection, and domain adaptation for sports analytics. Previously a Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin and Postdoctoral Fellow at UCD, she holds an MSc in Computer Science from UCD and BA in Music Technology from Maynooth University. Research focuses on: Limited-label learning paradigms Sign language recognition for low-resource languages Domain adaptation in sports video analysis Novelty detection in data streams

• Open Source Software
• Inner Source Adoption
• Crowdsourcing in Software Engineering
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Klaas-Jan Stol is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork. His research focuses on software development methods, open source practices, and improving research methodologies in software engineering. He leads projects funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry, with grants totaling over €1.5 million. Notable roles include SFI Principal Investigator on open source and agile projects. Education: PhD (Computer Science, University of Limerick), MSc (University of Groningen), B.ICT (Hanzehogeschool Groningen). Former Research Fellow at Lero - Irish Software Research Centre. Research interests span open source adoption, inner source frameworks, crowdsourcing, and theory development. Key publications include Adopting InnerSource: Principles and Case Studies (2018) and Scaling a Software Business (2017). Awards include the Lero Director’s Research Excellence Award (2019). Grant leadership includes SODAW (€464k), HUSRAI (€353k), and Security-Centered Developers (€91k). Guides PhD/postdoc researchers in areas like secure coding and open source ecosystems. Editorial roles: Empirical Software Engineering, Journal of Systems and Software. Labs/Teams: Active in Lero as a Funded Investigator, contributing to industry-academia collaborations.

Silvana MacMahonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Information Technology
• Autistic Software Engineers Education
• Medical Device Software
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Silvana MacMahon is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Head for Research & Innovation in DCU's School of Computing. A Lero and ADAPT collaborator, her research covers Health IT risk management, standards development, and inclusive education for autistic software engineers. Awards include the NSAI 1997 Award and a Presidential Early Career Researcher honor. She chairs NSAI Health Informatics Standards Committee and contributes to ISO/IEC standards.

• Cloud Computing
• DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code
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Ruth Lennon is a Lecturer in Computing at the Department of Computing in Donegal, Ireland. She actively contributes to computer science education, focusing on curriculum development, gender diversity in computing, and intercultural learning. Her research bridges academic and industry practices in cloud computing, DevOps, and infrastructure security. External Roles: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 38/WG 6 Convenor, External Examiner at Munster Technological University, and former roles at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and Dundalk Institute of Technology. Research Focus: Cloud computing, DevOps best practices, and educational innovation are central to her work. She explores statistical models for student success and security frameworks for infrastructure-as-code deployments. Scientific Awards: ACM History Committee Fellowships (2022) ACM SIGPLAN Student Research Competition Prize (2005) IEEE SA Emerging Technology Award (2022) IEEE Volunteer Leadership Training (VoLT) Program - 2nd Prize (2024) Masters Teacher of the Year 2024 Finalist (2024) Conference Leadership: She chairs events like the IEEE UK and Ireland International Leadership Summit (2025), ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 38 Plenary (2025), and the ACBSP Region 3 Conference (2024). Her work spans collaborations across Western Europe and North America.

• Quality of Experience
• Autonomous driving systems
• Human-computer interaction
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Daniel Guilherme Gomes is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Software Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics. His research develops human-machine interfaces for autonomous vehicles and evaluates immersive driving experiences. Research focuses on: Quality of Experience in autonomous driving systems Driver situation awareness enhancement Haptic feedback interfaces VR-based driving simulations Recent projects include the HEDGEHOG steering wheel prototype for conditional vehicle automation and SM-EXO hand exoskeleton for cobotic applications. Publications demonstrate expertise in evaluating user experience through crowdsourcing methodologies and developing continuous-time feedback devices.

• Appropriate Prescribing
• Geriatric Pharmacology
• Anticoagulation Therapy
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Stephen Byrne is a Professor at University College Cork (UCC), currently serving as Interim Registrar since November 2020. He previously served as Head of the School of Pharmacy from October 2013 to October 2020 and was Course Director of the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy from October 2010 to August 2014. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Byrne has established himself as a leading expert in geriatric pharmacology and clinical pharmacy practice. Professor Byrne graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy from the University of Sunderland in 1996 and completed his PhD at Trinity College Dublin in 2002, focusing on non-physician management of oral anticoagulant therapy. He joined UCC in 2004 after working as both a community and hospital pharmacist in various locations throughout Ireland. His qualifications include a Dip Stat, Cert Health Econ, Cert Clin Pharm, and MPSI. His primary research interests center around appropriate prescribing of medicines for elderly patients, with particular emphasis on the STOPP/START criteria, anticoagulation therapy, and antimicrobial stewardship. Professor Byrne's work has significantly influenced clinical practice guidelines in geriatric pharmacology, with the STOPP/START criteria now widely adopted internationally. His research has been funded by numerous prestigious grants including EU Framework Programme Seven projects (SENATOR and TRUST), Health Research Board awards, and Enterprise Ireland funding. Professor Byrne has published 67 career publications with 1,716 total citations and an h-index of 20. His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on medication safety, appropriate prescribing, and clinical pharmacy interventions for elderly patients. The STOPP/START criteria, which he helped develop, represents one of his most significant contributions to the field, aiming to improve the quality and safety of medicine prescriptions for elderly patients. As an academic mentor, Professor Byrne has supervised 13 PhD graduates, 1 MD graduate, and 2 MSc by Research graduates between 2008-2014. His leadership extends beyond research to significant administrative roles, including establishing the first pharmacist and nurse-led anticoagulation clinic in Cork University Hospital, which later expanded to other regional hospitals and community settings. Professor Byrne's work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy, with his team developing software engines to implement the STOPP/START criteria at the point of prescribing. His current research continues to address critical issues in medication management for elderly patients, antimicrobial stewardship, and healthcare policy related to pharmaceutical services.

Paul ClarkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Continuous Software Engineering
• Serverless Computing
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Paul Clarke is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing at Dublin City University (DCU), serving as Principal Investigator for the DTIF-funded Future Software Systems Architectures (FSSA) project focused on AI-driven software architectural transformation. He is a member of Lero (SFI Research Centre for Software) and represents Ireland on ISO/IEC JTC1 SC7 for software process standards, while providing industry advisory to Optimality Technologies Ltd and fourTheorem Ltd to bridge academia and practice. His research centers on continuous software engineering, serverless computing, and human aspects of development, with notable contributions to gamification in software engineering contexts and medical device software via the MDevSPICE® framework. He explores software process adaptive capability through empirical studies on occupational stress, virtual reality training environments, and blockchain applications for development integrity. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) AI/ML applications for software architecture modernization (microservices extraction, legacy system transformation), (2) gamification and virtual reality for developer training and process improvement, and (3) human factors investigations including occupational anxiety, sleep patterns, and avatar perception in metaverse environments. His work consistently employs multivocal literature reviews and empirical case studies across industrial contexts. Clarke leads the €2.1M FSSA project examining AI for monolith-to-microservices conversion and previously managed the MDevSPICE® medical device assessment framework. His industry advisory roles focus on commercializing research through Optimality Technologies (software analytics) and fourTheorem (cloud solutions), leveraging 15+ years of pre-academia experience at FINEOS, Arantech, and Logica Plc. He actively contributes to EuroSPI conference proceedings as both author and editorial board member.

Barak PearlmutterView profile

Professor

• Adaptive systems
• Automatic differentiation
• Theoretical neurobiology
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Professor Barak Pearlmutter is affiliated with Maynooth University in the Faculty of Science & Engineering . His research spans multiple domains including automatic differentiation , neural networks , machine learning , and neuroscience . He has contributed significantly to adaptive systems , brain imaging , and programming language design . Research Interests include: Adaptive systems, automatic differentiation, theoretical neurobiology, neural networks, machine learning, acoustic source separation/localization, neuroscience, brain imaging, programming language design, and computational neuroscience. Publications focus on applying algorithmic differentiation to machine learning, developing neural ODE models for biomedical signals, advancing sparse NMF techniques, and integrating functional programming with numerical methods. Collaborations span institutions like MIT, Oxford, and IEEE societies, with work in brain-computer interfaces , MEG source localization , and neuromodulation for tinnitus treatment. Technical Contributions include the DiffSharp AD library for .NET languages and foundational work on reverse-mode automatic differentiation in functional frameworks. His 2018 Journal of Machine Learning Research survey on AD remains a seminal reference in the field. Application Areas cover biomedical signal processing , optical brain-computer interfaces , cognitive modeling , and neural code optimization . His work intersects computer science, neuroscience, and mathematical computing through sparse decomposition and probabilistic modeling .

Martin HayesView profile

Professor

• Systems Science
• Computer based Control
• Machine Learning
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Martin Hayes is a Professor in the Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick and a Professor at Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre. He currently serves as Academic lead for the HCI UL@Work project and previously held the Head of Department position from 2017 to 2021, with continuous faculty service since 1995. Education: PhD in Engineering from Dublin City University (1997) M.Eng (1992) B.Eng (1989) His research expertise spans Systems Science, Computer based Control, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, with significant contributions to Smart Manufacturing, Wireless Networks, and Robust Control. He integrates advanced control theory with AI methodologies to address challenges in manufacturing optimization, power management, and biomedical systems, emphasizing practical industrial applications and system reliability. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on AI-driven industrial solutions, particularly deep learning for defect detection in remanufacturing, real-time failure prediction in additive manufacturing, and secure IoT access control systems. These works highlight his commitment to enhancing manufacturing efficiency through computational innovation and robust security frameworks. Scientific Awards: Community Service Award UL (1999) Visiting Research Fellow, University of Leicester (1999) As a core member of Lero, Hayes leads national software research initiatives including the HCI UL@Work project, developing human-centered computing solutions for workplace environments. His research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through advancements in smart manufacturing and resilient systems engineering.

Aoife MorrinView profile

Associate Professor

• Biochemical Sensor Development
• Wearable Sensors
• Electrochemical Sensing
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Dr. Aoife Morrin is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU), and Director of the National Centre for Sensor Research (NCSR) at DCU. She leads the 'Sample & Sense' research strand within the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, focusing on biochemical sensor platform development. Her work integrates electrochemical and optical transduction mechanisms with soft responsive materials to create wearable sensors for skin surface applications. She has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers (H-index 29, 4000+ citations), edited a book, and contributed to three book chapters. Dr. Morrin’s research spans wearable sensor formats, skin volatile emission profiling for disease biomarker discovery, and educational technology innovations in chemical education. Her recent publications highlight advancements in mobile phone-based sensors, volatilomic analysis of infections, and green chemistry approaches to sensor fabrication. She actively explores the intersection of analytical chemistry, biomedical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring through printed electronics and flexible sensor platforms. Her work also addresses the integration of digital tools like virtual laboratories and micro-skill badging for chemical sciences education. Dr. Morrin collaborates across disciplines to develop non-invasive diagnostic technologies, including for diabetic foot ulcer infections and skin pH monitoring. She contributes to environmental sensor development for pollutants like PFAS and cooking oil VOCs, as well as emerging applications in honey characterization and aging research via skin volatiles.

Paul M. ClarkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Software System Automated Architectural Transformation
• Complexity Theory in Software Development
• Continuous Software Engineering
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Dr. Paul M. Clarke is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Computing at Dublin City University, where he also serves as Programme Board Chair. His industrial experience includes 13 years in software development firms including Logica and FINEOS Corporation, where he held roles from Senior Software Engineer to Programme Manager. Research interests focus on AI-driven software transformation, continuous engineering practices, and human factors in development processes. Significant projects include the €2.1M Future Software Systems Architectures initiative funded by the Disruptive Technologies and Innovation Fund (DTIF), which applies AI to microservices extraction from monolithic architectures. Honors and leadership roles: Irish Head of Delegation to ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee 1 Director and Treasurer, International Systems and Software Process Association Steering Committee Chair, International Conference on Software and Systems Processes Teaching includes Software Engineering Principles, Software Testing, and Object-Oriented Programming modules.