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Colin Fitzpatrick is a Professor and Head of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick, Ireland. His research focuses on sustainable lifecycle engineering, circular economy frameworks for electrical/electronic equipment, and automation for recycling. He leads projects on WEEE management, electricity demand management, and conflict minerals. He is a member of the Centre for Battery and Energy Materials Research and the Centre for Sustainable Digital (Re)Manufacturing, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action.
His teaching emphasizes sustainable development, energy management, and professional engineering ethics through innovative pedagogies like Problem-Based Learning. Recent research highlights include studies on e-waste recycling, EV battery lifecycle analysis, and behavioral interventions for circular economy adoption. Over 271 research outputs span peer-reviewed articles, conferences, and reviews.
Collaborations include global experts in industrial ecology and remanufacturing. Key contributions include analyzing WEEE flows in Ireland, evaluating second-life battery applications, and promoting repair culture through community workshops. His work bridges technical innovation with policy advocacy for systemic sustainability transitions.
