Frances Cleary

Dr. Frances Cleary is the Head of Research Division (MEPS) at the Walton Institute, SETU, Ireland. She leads the Mobile Ecosystem and Pervasive Sensing (MEPS) division focusing on healthcare e-textiles, AI, 5G/6G, smart transport, and VR/AR. She has over 20 years of experience in roles spanning test engineering, business development, and technical leadership.

Education:

• PhD in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
• Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering from Waterford Institute of Technology

Research Interests: Frances' work spans healthcare innovation, cybersecurity, smart transport systems, and emerging technologies like e-textiles and neuromorphic computing. Her division combines AI, NLP, and pervasive sensing to address challenges in healthcare and urban mobility.

Recent Articles: Her 2024 publications include reviews on XR interventions for autism and epileptic seizure detection devices. In 2023, she explored AI-driven e-textiles and soft exosuits. Earlier works focus on 5G networks, cybersecurity frameworks, and smart transport systems.

Grants & Funding: She has secured EU and national-level funding for cluster projects and digital innovation initiatives. Her team collaborates with industry partners to drive knowledge transfer.

Labs & Activities: Frances organizes events like the Digital Education Conference 2024 and participates in conferences like ICIC24. She mentors researchers in her division and oversees lab management for experimental facilities and prototyping.