Yvonne Kavanagh

Dr. Yvonne Kavanagh is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering at South East Technological University. She holds roles such as IOP Council Member (2022–2024) and former Chair of the Institute of Physics Ireland (2019–2022). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including materials science, cybersecurity in industrial systems, pharmaceutical trends, and academic integrity. She leads projects like the 2024 Research Dissemination Activity Fund initiatives and actively contributes to academic conferences and policy discussions.

Her research interests span diverse fields: (1) Developing protective coatings via sol-gel chemistry to combat cavitation corrosion, (2) Cybersecurity frameworks for industrial control systems, (3) Analyzing pharmaceutical prescribing patterns and toxicology, and (4) Advancing ethical standards in higher education. Recent work emphasizes threat simulation methodologies and policy-driven solutions for academic misconduct prevention.

Dr. Kavanagh’s publications reflect cross-disciplinary collaboration, with 2024 outputs addressing cybersecurity, material science, and public health. She is a Principal Investigator for two internal research projects and actively mentors PhD candidates. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and industry innovation.

Professional activities include organizing major conferences such as the IEEE Cyber Research Conference Ireland (2024) and presenting at the Materials Research Society Fall Meeting. Though no specific labs are named, her projects utilize advanced testbed environments for threat modeling and material testing.