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Seán Mc Hugh serves as Head of Digital Transformation and Lecturer in the School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation at Technological University Dublin, where he has taught for over 23 years at the Tallaght Campus. His career bridges academic expertise with extensive industry experience from senior ICT management roles in Irish government and healthcare sectors.
His educational foundation includes:
- Undergraduate studies at University of Dublin, Trinity College
- Postgraduate work at University College Dublin
- Advanced qualifications from The Open University
Mc Hugh's research pioneers work-based learning models in computing education, focusing on innovative internship frameworks that connect students with industry. His expertise spans Computer Science education, database technologies, and machine learning applications within pedagogical contexts, driving curriculum development that emphasizes practical skill acquisition.
His 2022 Convene Enterprise Fellowship recognized significant contributions to alternative work placement pathways, culminating in a presentation at the UKICER'22 ACM conference. This award highlights his commitment to developing flexible, inclusive experiential learning models.
As an educator, Mc Hugh has fundamentally shaped computing programs through industry-integrated internship structures that provide students with direct workplace exposure. His collaborations with public and private sector organizations create robust pipelines from academia to ICT careers, particularly in database management and emerging technology fields.
