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Emeritus Associate Professor David Timoney is affiliated with the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). His roles include former Associate Dean of Engineering, Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning, and Director of the UCD ME (Energy Systems) Programme. He holds degrees including BE, MEngSc, PhD, and certifications such as Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance (C.Dip.A.F.).
Research Interests: Focus areas include Energy in Transport, Vehicle Engineering, Internal Combustion Engines, Emissions Control, Energy Systems Engineering, and Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES). Notable projects involve quasi-adiabatic CAES systems, emissions from solid fuel combustion, and electric bicycle innovations.
Grants & Awards: Recipient of the IEI Mullins Silver Medal (1996) and Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering (2011). Lead or contributor in grants such as 'Quasi Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage' (2013–2014) and 'Improved Emissions Inventories for NOx and PM' (2007–2010).
Teaching & Leadership: Coordinated modules like Energy Engineering, Energy in Transport, and Engineering Thermodynamics. Previously held leadership roles including Dean of Engineering (2007–2011) and Director of UCD’s Energy Conversion Research Centre (1987–2006).
Labs & Teams: Former Director of the UCD Energy Conversion Research Centre, focusing on combustion systems, emissions, and energy efficiency. Collaborations include work with Ricardo Consulting Engineers (UK) and interdisciplinary projects in smart cities and sustainable transport.
