Jeffrey Buckley

Jeffrey Buckley is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, affiliated with the Department of Technology Education. He holds a PhD in Education and Communication in the Technological Sciences from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Materials and Architectural Technology with Concurrent Teacher Education from the University of Limerick.

Education:

• PhD in Education and Communication, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2018)
• B.Tech. (Ed.) in Materials and Architectural Technology, University of Limerick (2014)

His research focuses on General Technical Education, Engineering Education, and Spatial Ability in STEM. Recent work explores student motivation, self-efficacy in engineering undergraduates, and social isolation trends.

Scientific Awards:

• Best paper award (2021)
• Editors Award, Engineering Design Graphics Journal (2019)
• Runner-up for best presentation at the 33rd International Manufacturing Conference (2016)
• Special Commendation Award for Final-Year Project Research (2014)

He serves as Editor-in-Chief for Springer and the International Journal of Technology and Design Education, and has reviewed for journals like Science of the Total Environment.