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• Corpus Linguistics
• Terminology
• Discourse Analysis
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Dr. Sandrine Peraldi is an Assistant Professor in Linguistics at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, University College Dublin (UCD). She currently serves as Head of Linguistics and Deputy Head of School, and coordinates the Graduate Diploma in Localisation. With a PhD from Paris Diderot University, her career includes over a decade as Research Director at ISIT in Paris, where she led interdisciplinary research and international collaborations. Her educational background includes: PhD in Theoretical, Descriptive and Automatic Linguistics, Paris Diderot University MLitt, Paris Diderot University Master’s in Language Industry and Specialised Translation Certification in University Teaching and Learning, UCD Dr. Peraldi's research focuses on Corpus Linguistics, Terminology, Discourse Analysis (especially in professional contexts), Intercultural Communication , and Translation Studies , with a strong emphasis on machine translation and post-editing. Her work bridges cognitive, technological, and professional dimensions of language use. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward the multimodal analysis of virtual workplace communication, particularly how engagement and non-verbal cues function in online meetings. She has also contributed significantly to metaphor analysis in political discourse and the integration of corpus tools in translation workflows. Her scientific contributions are recognized through active participation in peer review for journals such as Meta , TEANGA , and International Journal of Organisations , and editorial leadership as former Editor-in-Chief of the Bulletin du CRATIL . She has secured major funding from the European Commission (TransCert, QUALETRA, PICT, AGORA), UKRI-AHRC, and the National Forum for Teaching and Learning. She supervises PhD students and leads research projects such as the Interactional Variation Online project. She is also involved in professional service through the Human Research Ethics Committee and the EMT assessor network. Dr. Peraldi leads several research and teaching initiatives, including the ENEOLI Cost Action on lexical innovation and the development of scenario-based intercultural learning resources.

• Software Engineering
• Smart Cities
• Internet of Things
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Siobhán Clarke is a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, specializing in software systems for smart urban environments . Her work addresses dynamic software adaptation in large-scale, mobile IoT ecosystems , with a focus on QoS optimization and collaborative agent models . Director, Enable : National SFI IoT Research Programme Director, Future Cities Centre for Smart & Sustainable Cities Co-Lead, ADVANCE : SFI Centre for Advanced Networks Co-PI, CONNECT (Future Networks) and Lero (Software Research) Her research spans smart city infrastructure , edge computing , and multi-agent coordination , informed by 15+ years of publications on service-oriented architectures , QoS prediction , and self-adaptive systems . Key project contributions include DIVERSIFY (2016) and TRANSFoRm (2015). Scientific awards include election to the Royal Irish Academy (2023) and a Best Student Paper at IEEE ICWS 2011. She has supervised 20+ PhD/MSc students, including Fan Li (2020: SLA Negotiation Systems), Gary White (2020: IoT QoS Forecasting), and Andrei Palade (2019: Stigmergic Optimization).

• Environmental Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
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Niall O'Leary is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator in the School of Microbiology at University College Cork (UCC), with affiliations to the Environmental Research Institute and the SUSFERM biotechnology centre. His research focuses on microbial community ecology for wastewater treatment and circular economy solutions in the agri-food sector, alongside innovations in technology-enhanced education. He holds an MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2014) and has secured significant grants, including SFI funding for wastewater-based epidemiology and EPA support for dairy wastewater valorization. Education: BSc (Hons) Microbiology (1996), PhD Microbiology (2001) from UCC, followed by postdoctoral research. Advanced teaching qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma (2009) and MA in Teaching and Learning (2014). Research Interests: Microbial bioreactor systems, dairy/meat wastewater treatment, bioconversion to biodegradable plastics, and Lemna cultivation. Recent work includes SARS-CoV-2 wastewater epidemiology and precision fermentation via SUSFERM. Teaching innovations include VR simulations for molecular biology and 360° virtual industrial site visits. Notable Grants: SFI Rapid Response (€44,876), UniCov Study (€188,770), NEWTRIENTS (€650,000), and DAFF-funded projects on duckweed protein and dairy wastewater. Awards: DELTA National Award (2021), UCC President’s Teaching Excellence (2015). Active in outreach, including public workshops on plastic pollution and collaborations with secondary schools via VR biology tools.

• 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.

• Data Communications
• Network Security
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
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Dr. Martin Collier is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering at Dublin City University and director of the Entwine Centre, focusing on IoT infrastructure. His research spans data and computer communications, network security, energy-efficient networking, and SDN/NFV. He leads projects like Horizon 2020's INPUT and FP7's ECONET, collaborating with IBM on data centre network design. His work emphasizes switch fabrics, green routers, and optical technologies. Research Interests: Switching/Routing, SDN, NFV, IoT, Energy Efficiency, Data Centre Networks. Recent Projects: INPUT (SDN/NFV personal cloud services), ECONET (energy efficiency), and IBM-funded data centre design. Laboratory activities include NetFPGA-based testing and SDN implementations. Teaching: Modules include Broadband Networks (EE552), Network Programming (EE562), and Communications Theory (EE450). Supervises final-year and MEng projects. Labs/Teams: Switching & Systems Lab (NetFPGA testbed), Entwine Centre (IoT infrastructure).

• Energy Efficient Networking
• Hardware Acceleration
• Cryptography Algorithms
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Dr. Xiaojun Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Electronic Engineering, Dublin City University (DCU). He holds a BEng and MEng from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) and a PhD from Staffordshire University (UK). His research focuses on energy-efficient networking, hardware acceleration for packet classification/deep inspection, and cryptography algorithms. He has been instrumental in establishing China-Ireland academic collaborations, including the China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies (CIICT), and coordinated a successful joint Telecommunications Engineering program with Wuhan University (2006–2012). He is also a member of DCU's Entwine Research Centre. Key roles include Head of China Affairs at DCU (2002–2007), contributing to institutional partnerships. His technical work spans green energy solutions for networks, quantum computing protocols, and hardware-software co-design for cryptographic systems. He has led projects on edge computing security, vehicular communication optimization, and blockchain-based trust frameworks. Educations: BEng in Computer & Communications, BUPT (1984) MEng in Computer Applications, BUPT (1987) PhD in Engineering, Staffordshire University (1992) Affiliations: Member of Entwine Research Centre Former Head of China Affairs, DCU His recent publications emphasize secure edge computing, quantum steganography, and 5G resource orchestration. He has pioneered energy-efficient router architectures and contributed to standards for vehicular networks and blockchain trust systems.

Hugh O'DwyerView profile

Teaching Professor

• Machine Learning
• Audio Engineering
• Sound Source Localization
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Hugh O'Dwyer is a Teaching Professor at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) within the Department of Electronic Engineering, where he lectures on the M.Phil in Music and Media Technology (MMT) program. He holds a Ph.D. from TCD (2021) under Prof. Frank Boland, focusing on Machine Learning applications for audio, particularly Sound Source Localization and Virtual Testing of Binaural Audio. His doctoral work included objective/subjective headphone and ambisonic microphone evaluation, alongside machine learning-based localization methods. Education: He graduated from TCD's School of Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering degree (2015), researching EEG-based musical instrument perception in the brain through his thesis. During studies, he actively participated in Trinity Orchestra and Jazz Society roles, earning a lifetime honorary membership for his contributions. Research interests span spatial audio engineering, machine learning in acoustics, and music technology education. He has published extensively with the Audio Engineering Society (AES), presenting at conferences in Helsinki, Milan, and Dublin. His work includes VR audio recording techniques, sound projector calibration, and ambisonic microphone comparisons. Outside academia, he mentors young musicians through the Suburban Sounds program and developed a CPD course in music technology for over 100 teachers during the pandemic. As a musician/producer, he has collaborated with prominent Irish artists like Hozier and Saint Sister, and his band Spies' album 'Constancy' (2018) received critical acclaim.

Frank SlyneView profile

Research Fellow

• Optical Networking
• Wireless Communications
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
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Dr Frank Slyne serves as a Research Fellow at the CONNECT Centre within Trinity College Dublin, specializing in next-generation telecommunications infrastructure with expertise spanning optical-wireless convergence, network virtualization, and resource optimization. His academic credentials include: B.E. in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork (1988) M.Eng in Electronic Engineering from Dublin City University (1994) With over two decades of industry experience as an engineering manager at Eircom overseeing ISP platforms, Dr Slyne transitioned to academia in 2012 to join Prof. Marco Ruffini's Optical Network Architecture research group. His current work focuses on optimizing Quality of Service in multi-tenant TDM-PON environments through novel scheduler implementations using Xilinx FPGA, Intel DPDK, and open-source frameworks like ONF SEBA R-CORD and OAI software radio stacks. This research directly addresses critical challenges in network disaggregation, legacy function modernization, and dynamic resource pooling for 5G/6G metro-access networks. As a core contributor to Trinity College Dublin's Optical Network Architecture group, Dr Slyne drives experimental validation of converged network architectures through simulation, virtualization, and hardware prototyping initiatives targeting dependable telecommunications infrastructure.

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.

Dave DenieffeView profile

Professor

• Internet Exchange Points
• Network Function Virtualization
• Software Defined Networking
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Dave Denieffe serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at South East Technological University (SETU), providing strategic leadership across academic operations while maintaining an active research profile in telecommunications infrastructure for developing regions. He accepts PhD students and contributes to SETU's designation as a University of Sanctuary for refugees. His academic credentials include: Masters Degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Dublin City University (awarded January 31, 2003) Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering from National University of Ireland, Galway (awarded June 21, 1996) Denieffe's research expertise centers on Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), with specialized focus on adapting these technologies for resource-constrained environments in East Africa and Mozambique. His work addresses critical challenges in internet infrastructure deployment through participatory design methodologies and field implementations that bridge theoretical networking concepts with practical development needs. Analysis of his 2017-2020 publications reveals concentrated efforts on distributed IXP architectures, empirical studies of East African internet ecosystems, and elastic network solutions for developing contexts. These works consistently emphasize practical implementation frameworks that enhance connectivity while addressing socio-technical barriers to digital inclusion, demonstrating strong alignment between technical innovation and developmental impact. While no specific scientific awards are documented, his research impact is evidenced by an h-index of 35, substantial Scopus citations, and real-world applications across multiple African countries. As an academic supervisor, Denieffe accepts PhD students and has guided graduate researchers. His current research engagement includes the Pathways Mozambique project (2023-2024) as Team Member, developing technology solutions for women and youth in Niassa province through participatory design approaches addressing agripreneurship and youth unemployment. Operating within SETU's engCORE research environment, Denieffe maintains active international collaborations with institutions in Uganda, Kenya, and Mozambique. His work frequently involves multi-stakeholder partnerships combining academic research with on-ground implementation, particularly through the SETU Digital Education Conference which drives technological transformation in educational practices across the Global South.

Mohit TanejaView profile

Lecturer

• Fog Computing
• Internet of Things
• Distributed Systems
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Dr. Mohit Taneja is an Assistant Lecturer at South East Technological University and former Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Walton Institute. His research develops distributed computing solutions for IoT systems. Taneja's work focuses on fog computing architectures for latency-sensitive applications, particularly in agricultural technology. His EU-funded projects implement IoT solutions for smart dairy farming, including animal welfare monitoring and climate-neutral practices. Recent publications address network function virtualization management and blockchain transaction analysis. His technical innovations include machine learning frameworks for SLA compliance and resource optimization in edge computing environments.

• Transition to Retirement
• Qualitative Research
• Interprofessional Education
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Mairead Cahill is an Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, University of Limerick , Ireland. She holds a PhD (2023) from the University of Limerick, focusing on women academics' transition to retirement, alongside an MSc and BSc from Trinity College Dublin. PhD (University of Limerick, 2023) MSc (Trinity College Dublin, 2006) BSc (Trinity College Dublin, 1997) Her research centers on qualitative studies of retirement transitions and interprofessional education , using methods like meta-ethnography and thematic analysis. She investigates older workers' experiences and integrates qualitative metasynthesis to explore occupational identity shifts. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, aging workforce dynamics, and educational frameworks. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and education, emphasizing practice-based learning and community engagement. As a CORU-registered occupational therapist, she bridges clinical expertise with academic leadership, supervising PhD candidates and advocating for recovery-orientated mental health services. Her 2024 oral presentation on transatlantic interprofessional collaboration underscores global educational partnerships.

Kapal DevView profile

Assistant Professor

• Wireless Networks
• Security and Privacy
• Agentic AI
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Kapal Dev is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland, where he has been serving since 2021. He also holds the position of Funded Investigator at CONNECT, Trinity College Dublin, one of Europe's top research centers funded by Science Foundation Ireland. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the CONNECT Centre at Trinity College Dublin and worked as a 5G Junior Consultant and Engineer at Altran Italia S.p.A. in Milan, Italy. Dr. Dev's research focuses on Wireless Networks, Security and Privacy, Agentic AI, and Industry 5.0 applications. His work centers on designing effective and efficient communication network protocols for 5G and 6G networks, with emphasis on computational complexity reduction and energy efficiency improvements. His research also addresses data and model privacy preservation, which is increasingly critical with the proliferation of AI services. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in next-generation wireless networks, particularly 6G systems, UAV communications, federated learning, quantum networking, and AI security applications. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementations for industry 4.0/5.0 applications. Dr. Dev has received numerous prestigious awards including the IEEE ComSoc EMEA Outstanding Young Researcher 2022, The Tom Brazil Excellence in Research Award 2023, and membership in the Global Young Academy (GYA) 2024 (top 45 researchers worldwide). He has also been recognized with the Best workshop Paper award at IEEE WCNC 2024 and the IEEE CTSoc CCN TC Outstanding Service Award 2024. IEEE ComSoc EMEA Outstanding Young Researcher 2022 The Tom Brazil Excellence in Research Award 2023 Global Young Academy (GYA) 2024 membership Best workshop Paper award at IEEE WCNC 2024 IEEE CTSoc CCN TC Outstanding Service Award 2024 2022 Irish Research Council Research Ally Prize Dr. Dev has supervised more than 25 master's and PhD students and secured over €1.5 million in research funding as Principal Investigator for Horizon Europe MSCA Staff exchange, Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, and Capacity Building for Higher Education projects. He actively contributes to standardization efforts as a working group member of P1954 and serves as founding chair of the IEEE ComSoc special interest group on Industrial Communication Networks. His editorial service spans numerous high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Communications and Nature Scientific Reports.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging (MEG, EEG, TMS)
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Professor Klaus Kessler is a Full Professor of Affective, Behavioural, and Cognitive (ABC) Neuroscience at University College Dublin's School of Psychology since February 2022. Previously, he held positions at Aston University (2013–2022) and the University of Glasgow (2005–2013). He obtained his Dipl.-Psych. (BSc/MSc equivalent) and PhD from Mannheim University (1995 and 1999, respectively). Kessler's research focuses on understanding cognitive mechanisms in the brain using neuroimaging techniques like MEG, EEG, TMS, and virtual reality (Neuro-VR), with an emphasis on social neuroscience, perspective-taking, mentalizing, decision-making, and memory. He has supervised numerous research projects and grants, including Neuro-VR interventions for older drivers and studies on social-emotional reciprocity in autism. His work bridges experimental psychology, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary collaborations in clinical and virtual environments. Education: Dipl.-Psych., Mannheim University (1995) PhD, Mannheim University (1999) Research Interests: Kessler employs MEG, EEG, TMS, and Neuro-VR to study cognitive mechanisms in typical and atypical populations. Key areas include embodied perspective-taking, social cognition, decision-making, and memory. His work explores how neural oscillations (theta, alpha, gamma) underpin these processes, particularly in autism spectrum disorder and aging populations. Articles Summary: Recent work highlights findings on autism-related neural connectivity deficits, embodied perspective-taking mechanisms, and expert decision-making in virtual reality. His studies emphasize the role of theta oscillations in social-cognitive processes and the application of Neuro-VR for clinical assessment and intervention. Grants and Funding: Over 13 grants secured, including projects on Neuro-VR interventions, social memory enrichment, and attentional mechanisms in aging. Notable funders include the Leverhulme Trust, Medical Research Council, and Wolfson Foundation. Advising & Labs: Kessler supervises PhD and MLitt students in research-based projects. He co-directed the Aston Laboratory for Immersive Virtual Environments (ALIVE) and led the TMS lab at AIHN. Current teaching includes modules on Mind and Brain, Psychology of Perception, and Embodied & Social Cognitive Neuroscience.

Madhusanka LiyanageView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Security
• 5G
• 6G
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Madhusanka Liyanage is an Associate Professor/Ad Astra Fellow and Director of the Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NETSLAB) at University College Dublin's School of Computer Science. He holds adjunct and honorary professorships at the University of Oulu and universities in Sri Lanka. His research focuses on network security, 5G/6G technologies, blockchain, and AI-driven systems. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications, secured €10M+ in research funding, and led major projects like the EU Horizon Europe initiatives. Notable awards include the 2020 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award and recognition as a World's Top 2% Scientist (2020–2024). Education: B.Sc. (First Class Honours) from University of Moratuwa (2009), M.Eng. (Asian Institute of Technology, 2011), M.Sc. (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, 2011), D.Sc. (University of Oulu, 2016) Research Interests: 5G/6G, Blockchain, AI/ML, Federated Learning, IoT, Network Slicing His work spans security orchestration, quantum-resistant cryptography, and smart grid innovations. He has advised 24+ students, secured grants from EU, IRC, and industry partners, and contributed to standards via ENISA consultancy. Current projects include CONFIDENTIAL6G and ROBUST-6G, addressing privacy and security in next-gen networks.