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Dr. Katie Crowley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick, with affiliations to the Health Research Institute, Interaction Design Centre, Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre, and the Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre. She holds a BSc in Computer Science from University College Cork, an MSc in Music Technology from the University of Limerick, and a PhD in Computer Science from University College Cork, focusing on Affective Computing and Human-Computer Interaction.
Her research interests include Affective Computing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychophysiology and Wearables, Health Information Technology, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). She is the Course Director for the MSc in Health Informatics at UL and teaches several modules within this program. Dr. Crowley has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with industry and securing national funding through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). She has led and contributed to multi-disciplinary projects, emphasizing strategic partnerships and effective research consortia.
In terms of professional contributions, Dr. Crowley has held visiting researcher positions at Trinity College Dublin since 2020. Her work spans diverse areas such as cybersecurity in healthcare IoT systems, extended reality (XR) applications in education, and design thinking methodologies in cancer care. She actively engages in public engagement and education initiatives to promote STEM fields, particularly for female undergraduates, as demonstrated by her involvement in the WiSTEM2D program aimed at inspiring women in technical careers.
Dr. Crowley’s research has led to advancements in technology-enabled care, including virtual reality training systems for agriculture and user-friendly interfaces for older adults. She emphasizes ethical considerations in emerging technologies, particularly in autonomous systems and driver assistance technologies for older adults. Her work integrates human factors and ethical frameworks to ensure technology aligns with user needs and societal values.
