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Dirk H J Pesch is a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork (UCC), and currently serves as Head of School. His research focuses on future networked systems for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), with applications in smart communities, health, and manufacturing. He leads the Science Foundation Ireland-funded ADVANCE CRT and is a co-PI of the CONNECT Centre. Prior to UCC, he was at Cork Institute of Technology (now Munster Tech U), where he founded the Nimbus Research Centre. He holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde and a Dipl.Ing from RWTH Aachen University.
Research Interests include IoT/CPS protocols, system architectures, interoperability challenges, and AI-driven analysis for well-being. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and co-edited a book on energy-positive urban systems. His work spans conference organization (e.g., IEEE SmartComp 2025 General Chair) and industry collaborations, with €80M+ in grant funding.
Key contributions include developing low-power wireless protocols (e.g., MeshMAC), smart building monitoring systems, and frameworks for IoT in energy-positive neighborhoods. His recent work explores loneliness detection via passive sensing and 6G-V2X technologies for autonomous driving.
Grants & Leadership: Directed €16M of his own research grants, managed large-scale EU/Irish projects, and advised on industrial IoT implementations. His Nimbus Centre became a leader in IoT applications under his leadership.
Labs/Teams: Founded Nimbus Research Centre; active in Cork Smart Gateway initiative. Supervised numerous students and researchers in interdisciplinary projects.
