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Enda Murphy is Professor and Head of Planning at University College Dublin’s School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, where he directs the Professional Diploma in Foundations of Sustainable Development and leads the university’s core working group on SDG engagement. A Fulbright-EPA Scholar and visiting professor on five continents, he sits on the editorial board of PLOS ONE and the UN-SDSN SDG Academy High-Level Advisory Council. Education: BA – Trinity College Dublin Post-Graduate Diploma – Trinity College Dublin PhD – Trinity College Dublin Research interests integrate quantitative spatial planning and environmental assessment: urban land-use/transport sustainability modelling, strategic noise mapping and health-impact quantification, SDG benchmarking and index development, and critical analyses of neoliberal governance. His work has produced over 120 publications and three books, advancing policy-relevant metrics for Europe and the USA. Recent articles (2021-25) chart a coherent trajectory: construction of peer-based SDG indices for the USA, EU and Ireland; evaluation of CNOSSOS-EU noise models for Irish roads and railways; estimation of transport-noise health burdens (ischemic heart disease, annoyance, sleep disturbance); and exploration of COVID-19 lockdown noise reductions and cognitive effects in older adults. Awards & honours: Best Paper Award, AESOP 2020 RTPI Research Excellence Award 2015 – Early Career commendation Fulbright-EPA Scholar 2014-15 Geographical Society of Ireland Book of the Year shortlist 2014 He chairs the Irish Transport Research Network, advises Una Europa’s Sustainability & Climate Committee, and welcomes graduate research enquiries in urban planning, environmental noise and SDG governance.

• Urban transportation and spatial planning
• Environmental noise pollution
• Strategic noise mapping and health impacts
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Professor Damien McLoughlin is the Anthony C. Cunningham Professor of Marketing and Marketing Subject Area Head at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University College Dublin. He serves as Director of the Centre for Marketing Studies and has held numerous leadership positions including Associate Dean (International) from 2011-2017, Associate Dean (Executive Education) from 2010-2011, and Subject Area Head (Marketing) during multiple periods. With visiting positions at Cornell University, Indian School of Business, Purdue University, IMD, and NYU Stern School of Business, Professor McLoughlin has established himself as an international expert in marketing strategy. Bachelor of Business Studies, Dublin City University Master of Business Studies, University College Dublin PhD in Marketing, Lancaster University Professor McLoughlin specializes in agribusiness strategy and business-to-business marketing, with particular expertise in global markets and digital contexts. His research focuses on strategic architecture in emerging markets, innovation management, and the development of new markets for industrial services. He has published extensively in top journals including Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Research, Industrial Marketing Management, and Technovation, with over seventy papers and a book on strategy and marketing issues. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to marketing theory and practice, with recent work examining strategic architecture in emerging markets, cross-cultural communication during organizational change, and innovation in the life science industry. Professor McLoughlin's research shows an evolution from foundational work on business-to-business marketing toward more complex examinations of strategic frameworks in global contexts, particularly in the agribusiness sector. Teaching Award from Quinn School of Business Teaching Award from Smurfit School of Business Best Paper Award at Academy of Marketing Science conference Professor McLoughlin has advised numerous students and supervised research projects focused on marketing strategy and agribusiness. His grant portfolio includes significant funding from Enterprise Ireland and University College Dublin, supporting research on topics including "Innovation in Global Food," "Marketing in the New Era," and "Science Identity Models." He has also led major industry collaborations through the Bord Bia talent initiative, developing innovative programs like the Marketing Fellowship Programme and the Origin Green Ambassador Programme. As Director of the Centre for Marketing Studies, Professor McLoughlin oversees research initiatives connecting academic work with industry practice. He has played a key role in developing the innovative Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship Programme, the Bord Bia Origin Green Ambassador Programme, and the Bord Bia Supply Chain and Account Management programme, each involving collaboration with leading business schools including MIT Sloan, Harvard Business School, and IMD.

• Agribusiness Strategy
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
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Professor Frances Horgan is a distinguished academic and clinician at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where she serves as Professor of Physiotherapy in the School of Physiotherapy. Appointed to her current position in 2022, she has progressed through the academic ranks at RCSI since commencing as a lecturer in 1999, becoming Senior Lecturer in 2005 and Associate Professor in 2016. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a senior physiotherapist in neurology and care of the elderly at Meath Hospital and Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating National Children's Hospital Tallaght Dublin. Her educational background includes a BSc in Physiotherapy, MSc Research, Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, and PhD in Stroke Recovery Research from University of Dublin Trinity College. She also holds an MSc in Leadership and Management Development for Researchers, Diploma in Health Economics, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education from RCSI. Professor Horgan is a multilingual scholar fluent in French and German, with conversational Italian. Professor Horgan's research program focuses on critical areas of healthcare including care of the elderly, falls prevention, stroke rehabilitation, and health services research. Her work examines the transition from hospital to home for stroke patients, rehabilitation needs of people with brain tumors, and implementation of community-based exercise programs for older adults. She employs various methodological approaches including realist reviews, co-design methodologies, and mixed-methods studies to address complex healthcare challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across high-impact journals in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and health services research. Her recent work shows a strong focus on patient-centered care pathways, implementation science, and interdisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation across multiple conditions including stroke, cancer, and neurological disorders. National Teaching Hero Award 2020-21 RCSI President's Teaching Award (2018) As Course Director of the MSc in Neurology and Gerontology, Professor Horgan oversees a comprehensive program that prepares students for advanced practice in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. She has supervised numerous thesis projects examining frailty, falls, stroke rehabilitation, and transitions of care. Her leadership extends to national initiatives including her role as founder member (since 1997), Secretary (1999-2009), and Chairperson (2009-2016) of the Irish Heart Foundation Council on Stroke, and as Vice Dean for Inter-professional Education at RCSI (2014-2018). Her current research includes the FaME Ireland evaluation study, BRAIN-RESTORE project, and StrokeCog-R pilot trial, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to advancing rehabilitation science and practice.

• Care of the elderly
• Falls rehabilitation
• Stroke rehabilitation
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Professor Kevin McGuigan is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where he serves as Professor of Medical Physics in the Department of Physiology & Medical Physics. He directs the RCSI Solar Disinfection Research Group, which develops solar-based water treatment technologies for resource-poor environments. His academic leadership extends to his role as RCSI Academic Director of Community and Public Engagement since 2020. Professor McGuigan's research spans solar and photocatalytic disinfection of waterborne pathogens, bioengineering applications of photocatalysis, and applications of Group Theory in Quantum Mechanics. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 3 (Good Health and Well Being), with field studies conducted across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. His research group has pioneered the scaling up of Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) technology from standard 2L bottles to larger-volume containers to increase treatment capacity in resource-limited settings. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on container materials science, microplastic release assessment, life cycle analysis of water treatment technologies, and field validation of solar disinfection systems in African communities. The research demonstrates significant health impacts, with adherence to SODIS reducing diarrheal incidence among children in Malawi by up to 90%. 2019 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize Laureate for Research in the Life Sciences 2024 RCSI International Sustainability & Climate Health Research Award Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP, 2007) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, 2014) 2022 Mayoral Award from Drogheda Borough Council 2013 Higher Doctorate in Science (DSc) from Dublin City University Professor McGuigan has supervised 6 PhD and 3 MSc students to completion and teaches Physics across RCSI's Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy programs. His current major funding includes the €1.3M SURG-Water project (SFI) and the €4.9M EU Horizon 2020 PANIWATER Project, reflecting his leadership in sustainable water treatment research. The RCSI Solar Disinfection Research Group, under his direction, has successfully coordinated field studies in Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Cambodia and India. Current projects focus on implementing solar disinfection systems in maternal health facilities and developing novel water treatment technologies through international collaborations.

• Solar Water Disinfection
• Photocatalytic Water Treatment
• Water Treatment for Resource-Poor Environments
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Cian Ó Dúill serves as Head of Department for Orchestral Studies and Lecturer in Viola at the Munster Technological University (MTU) Cork School of Music, while also maintaining a teaching position at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. A Cork-born violist, he holds both MA and BMus degrees and has developed a distinguished career spanning performance and academic leadership. His research interests focus on viola performance techniques, chamber music interpretation, and period instrument practices. Ó Dúill's expertise bridges historical and contemporary performance traditions, with particular emphasis on string quartet repertoire and orchestral training methodologies. As a performer, Ó Dúill has established significant collaborations with leading ensembles including the Irish Chamber Orchestra (current member), London Mozart Players (former co-principal viola), London Symphony Orchestra, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has performed concertos by Bach, Telemann, Mozart, Bruch and Hindemith across Ireland, UK, Spain and Greece. His chamber music career includes founding membership in the Regent String Quartet and Rothko String Trio, with current performances in the period-instrument Giordani String Quartet and Prism Ensemble. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Anthony Marwood, Finghin Collins, Jörg Widmann, and Natalie Clein at major festivals such as West Cork, Aldeburgh, and Kilkenny Arts Festival.

• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Studies
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Professor Fiona Lyng serves as Research Centre Manager at the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre (RESC) within the School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences at Technological University Dublin, while also holding School Associate and Hub Associate positions. With over 25 years of research experience since her PhD, she maintains active leadership in radiation science and cancer diagnostics. Her educational foundation includes a BSc in Physics and Chemistry (1st Class Honours) from Trinity College Dublin / Dublin Institute of Technology (1991) and a PhD in Biophysics from University College Dublin (1995). Postdoctoral training followed at Daresbury Laboratory (UK) and University College Cork through prestigious fellowships. Professor Lyng's research pioneers optical spectroscopy technologies for cancer applications, with emphasis on Raman spectroscopy for early detection, diagnosis, and radiation response assessment. Her fingerprint spans Raman Spectrometry, Cervical Cancer, Cell Line studies, Cytotoxicity, and Vibrational Spectroscopy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to translating biophotonics into clinical oncology solutions aligned with UN SDG3. Recent publications demonstrate consistent innovation in spectroscopic cancer diagnostics, including ex-vivo radiosensitivity detection, oral leukoplakia identification, and radiation effect mechanisms. These works highlight her leadership in applying spectroscopic methods to address unmet clinical needs in cancer care. Her accolades include the Enterprise Ireland ‘One to Watch’ award and multiple competitive fellowships. Professional leadership encompasses presidency of the European Radiation Research Society and current Secretary-Treasurer role at the International Association for Radiation Research. Professor Lyng has supervised 32 PhD and 2 MPhil students while mentoring 12 postdocs and 3 MSCA Fellows. Her €6 million funding portfolio from EU and national bodies supports over 20 major research projects, enabling translational work at the RESC facility. As Centre Manager since 2003, she directs a collaborative environment focused on radiation science applications for health innovation.

• Optical Spectroscopy
• Cancer Screening
• Biophotonics
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Dr. Nitin Muttil is a Full Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Advanced Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, India. With a PhD from the National University of Singapore and an M.Tech. from IIT Delhi, he has built an extensive career in water resources engineering and environmental sustainability. His academic journey includes positions as a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University in Australia (2006-2007) and Research Associate roles at both the National University of Singapore and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As Associate Dean, he plays a key leadership role in academic administration while maintaining an active research profile. Professor Muttil's research expertise spans hydrologic modelling, hydroinformatics, water sensitive urban design, optimization/model-calibration using evolutionary algorithms, and GIS applications. His recent work has increasingly focused on sustainable urban infrastructure solutions for climate adaptation. His primary research interests include: Urban heat island mitigation strategies Nature-based flood management solutions Green infrastructure for stormwater management Climate change impacts on water resources Sustainable urban design and planning Hydrological modeling and water resources engineering Professor Muttil has published 141 research articles with over 5,236 citations, demonstrating significant impact in his field. His recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on practical, sustainable solutions for urban environmental challenges, particularly through green infrastructure approaches that integrate biochar, cool roof technologies, and nature-based flood management. His collaborative research spans multiple countries including Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bhutan, reflecting an international perspective on water resources and urban sustainability challenges. This global approach allows him to address region-specific environmental issues while contributing to broader scientific understanding of climate adaptation strategies.

• Hydrologic modelling
• Hydroinformatics
• Water sensitive urban design
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