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Dr. Alison O'Connor is an Assistant Professor at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, Ageing Research Centre, and Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre. Her research bridges machine learning with mechanics of materials and healthcare data analytics, focusing on applications in structural integrity, Industry 4.0, and medical informatics.
- Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College London, 2015-2019), Graduate Diploma in Advanced Materials (2008-2009), and BSc in Aeronautical Engineering (2004-2008).
Her research interests span explainable AI for healthcare decision-making, finite element analysis in nuclear steel integrity, and cold rolling process modeling. Recent publications highlight her work on agent-based patient pathway simulations and MRI texture analysis of traumatic brain injury. She contributes to journal peer-review and university committees as a core member.
Publication trends show dual expertise: 50% in structural integrity and materials science, 50% in neuroscience and medical diagnostics. Key subfields include dopamine regulation, microdialysis techniques, and computational medicine.
