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• Human Resource Management
• Online Labor Platforms
• Gig Economy
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Professor Anne Keegan is a Full Professor of International Human Resource Management at University College Dublin (UCD), leading the HRM and Employment Relations Group within the School of Business. She previously held roles at the Amsterdam Business School and Erasmus University Rotterdam, and completed her PhD at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on HRM in online labor platforms, gig economies, project-based organizations, and institutional/paradox theories. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Trinity College Dublin Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), Trinity College Dublin Research Interests: HRM in digital labor platforms and gig economies Institutional complexity and paradox theory applications HR practices in project-based organizations Career dynamics in non-traditional work environments Awards: EGOS Award in Honour of Max Boisot (2014) Van der Schroeff Award for Best Lecturer (2013) Professional Activities: Editorial Board roles for International Journal of Human Resource Management and International Journal of Project Management Committee memberships: UCD Academic Council, Faculty Promotions Committee, Widening Participation initiatives Keynote speaker at NEON Annual Conference (2019) Grants: UCD School Funded Research Account (2024-2027) Labs/Teams: Leading research on algorithmic management, platform ecosystems, and gig economy ethics through collaborative international projects.

Nuala RyanView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership in Healthcare
• Business Policy in Healthcare
• Strategic Leadership of Digital Transformation
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Dr. Nuala Ryan serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Marketing at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, where she conducts research and teaches Strategic Management and Leadership modules. With extensive industry experience in HR Business Management and Organizational Development, she bridges academic theory with practical applications in healthcare leadership and organizational systems. Her current research output spans 24 publications from 2019-2024, and she actively supervises PhD students in healthcare leadership projects. Her research centers on Leadership in Healthcare, Business Policy in Healthcare, and Strategic Leadership of Digital Transformation, with additional focus on Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurial Leadership. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore identity development, talent management, and gender dynamics within organizational contexts, particularly in healthcare settings where her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and gender equality. Recent publications (2024) reveal a cohesive trajectory examining leadership identity formation through multi-domain approaches, actor-network theory applications in healthcare systems, and workforce engagement frameworks. These studies demonstrate methodological rigor in systematic reviews and qualitative analysis, consistently addressing digital transformation challenges and gender disparities in healthcare leadership. Her work shows increasing collaboration with healthcare institutions and theoretical integration across management, sociology, and policy disciplines. Dr. Ryan's scholarly recognition includes: Best Paper Award (2018) PhD Research Award (2017) PhD Research Award (2016) She actively mentors PhD candidates in healthcare leadership while maintaining significant professional engagement through council memberships in the Academy of Management, British Academy of Management, Health Research Institute, and Irish Academy of Management. Her leadership extends to directing the Professional Diploma in Strategic Leadership UL@Work, demonstrating commitment to translating research into executive education.

• Community and Governance
• Civil Society and Policy Process
• Urban Planning
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Dr. Paula Russell is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at University College Dublin's School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy. She serves as an Associate Editor for Urban Research and Practice and is an active member of the European Urban Research Association. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a focus on planning theory, community engagement, and local plan making. Dr. Russell's educational background includes: BA (Mod) in Geography and Sociology from Trinity College Dublin Master of Regional and Urban Planning (MRUP) from University College Dublin PhD in Regional and Urban Planning from University College Dublin Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning from University College Dublin Dr. Russell's primary research focuses on the intersection of civil society and urban governance, particularly examining how community groups engage with and influence planning processes. Her work explores active citizenship, community resilience in urban neighborhoods, and the dynamics of social housing regeneration. She investigates how different actors shape land use and place-making, with particular attention to marginalized communities and the impacts of economic crises on urban development. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring urban governance, community participation, and sustainable development across multiple contexts. These works reveal a growing emphasis on comparative European urban studies, with increasing attention to climate change adaptation and youth engagement in planning processes. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for improving community participation in planning systems. Dr. Russell has secured research funding from several prestigious sources: Royal Irish Academy Third Sector Research Programme Environmental Protection Agency INTERREG IIIC Research Projects As an educator, Dr. Russell coordinates multiple modules including Community Development and Planning, Planning Society and Diversity, and Local Planning Studio. She employs constructivist teaching approaches that emphasize student-centered learning and integrates fieldwork and practical exercises to connect theory with practice. Her research on community engagement directly informs her teaching methodology, creating a cohesive academic-practice connection for students. Dr. Russell actively collaborates with European colleagues through the European Urban Research Association on projects examining urban governance, local state-society relations, and urban change at Europe's margins. Her interdisciplinary approach connects planning, geography, and sociology to address complex urban challenges.

David HearneView profile

Lecturer

• Design Thinking
• Multi-actor Approach
• User Experience
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David Hearne is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at South East Technological University and serves as a Senior UX Designer/Developer in the Department of Computing and Mathematics. He is part of the compuCORE research group. His work focuses on design thinking, multi-actor approaches, and user experience in technology development. Education: BSc Honours in Multimedia Applications Development from Waterford Institute of Technology (2003–2007) MSc in Interactive Media from University College Cork (2007–2009) Research Interests: Dave’s research emphasizes applying design thinking to solve complex challenges, particularly in multi-actor environments such as farming communities. He explores user experience (UX) in emerging technologies like smart devices and geotagged photo apps, aiming to create human-centered solutions for agricultural contexts. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on innovation and education. Research Output Trends: His publications address the intersection of technology and agriculture, advocating for farmer-centric approaches to on-farm experimentation and smart device applications. Recent work includes collaborations on the DEMETER project and developing tools for farming communities. Labs/Teams: Active within compuCORE, a research cluster focused on computational and creative technologies.

Kenneth McDonaghView profile

Associate Professor

• Security studies
• Counter-terrorism
• EU Security
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Dr. Kenneth McDonagh is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the School of Law and Government , Dublin City University. He has held leadership roles including Head of School (2021-2024) and Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning (2019-2021) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research spans EU Foreign Policy , Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) , and the gendered impact of security missions . Focus on small state roles in CSDP Ireland's security policy evolution Discourse theory applications His publications analyze EU security identity, risk governance, and peacebuilding practices. He led the H2020-MCSA-ITN Global India project and an Irish Research Council initiative on gender impacts in the Western Balkans. He has over a decade of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in EU and International Relations. Selected Contributions : Gender mainstreaming in CSDP missions European Parliament's role in security policy EU-India strategic training frameworks Women, Peace and Security (WPS) policy tools