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Rudi Villingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• autonomous mobile robotics
• systems for health and wellbeing
• applications of real-time intelligent systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rudi Villing is an Associate Professor and Programme Director for Robotics & Intelligent Devices at Maynooth University's Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Science & Engineering. He is actively affiliated with the Hamilton Institute and the Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute at Maynooth University. Dr. Villing holds a first class honours B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from Dublin City University and a PhD in Engineering from NUI Maynooth. Prior to his academic career, he spent 10 years working in the telecommunications software industry, specializing in Telecommunications Management Networks and software systems architecture. His primary research focuses on autonomous mobile robotics , systems for health and wellbeing , and applications of real-time intelligent systems . With expertise spanning system design, real-time embedded software, machine learning, autonomous behavior, signal processing, communications, and psychoperception, his work bridges theoretical research with practical applications. His recent publications demonstrate strong activity in robot vision, assistive robotics for elderly care, and computational healthcare applications, particularly in Parkinson's disease rehabilitation through the BeatHealth project. Dr. Villing's scientific contributions have been supported by funding from: Science Foundation Ireland Enterprise Ireland Irish Research Council European Commission As Programme Director, he plays a key leadership role in robotics education while maintaining an active research program. His work consistently translates theoretical concepts into practical implementations, particularly evident in his research on gait rehabilitation systems and quality control applications in food engineering. His recent publications show increasing interdisciplinary work at the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and food science. Dr. Villing is deeply involved with the Hamilton Institute and the ALL Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on intelligent systems with real-world impact. His laboratory work emphasizes practical robotics applications that address tangible human needs, especially in healthcare contexts where technology can improve quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Jason Chanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensory Integration
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Chan is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, where he leads research at the intersection of brain and behavior. His work utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques including magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate multisensory integration and its applications in understanding neurological conditions. Dr. Chan earned his BA from California State University, Los Angeles, followed by a D.Phil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCC, he conducted post-doctoral research at Trinity College Dublin and Goethe University, gaining expertise in diverse research methodologies across international institutions. His primary research focus centers on multisensory integration (MSI), examining how perceptual training affects cortical connectivity and how these processes serve as biomarkers for neurological conditions including autism spectrum disorder and mild cognitive impairment in aging populations. Through seemingly simple behavioral tasks coupled with sophisticated neuroimaging, Chan's work provides critical insights into human perception and disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in multisensory research, with increasing focus on aging populations, autism spectrum disorders, and the application of predictive coding frameworks to understand perceptual processing differences. His work spans both theoretical neuroscience and practical applications for cognitive rehabilitation. Dr. Chan has secured multiple research grants, including funding from Enterprise Ireland, HEA COVID Support, and the Health Research Board for projects examining fear of falling detection systems, community walking programs for older women, and the impact of chaotic home environments on emotional perception in autism. He actively contributes to the academic community through committee service on the Applied Psychology Ethics, Research, and Teaching Committees at UCC. His professional affiliations include the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society for Neuroscience, Neuroscience Ireland, and the Association for Psychological Science. Dr. Chan directs the Acme Lab (www.acmelab.science), which serves as the hub for his research team's investigations into brain-behavior relationships, providing a collaborative environment for advanced neuroimaging studies and perceptual research.

• Psychobiology
• Adolescent Health
• Stress Physiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Samantha Dockray is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork , with a research focus on psychobiological models of adolescent health and development. Her work bridges psychobiology , stress physiology , and digital health interventions .

• Social Cognition
• Visual Perception
• Media and Entertainment Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brendan Rooney is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin (UCD) and Director of the Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab. He also serves as Director of the UCD Psychology Graduate Research Programme. Previously, he held roles at institutions like Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Columbia University as a Visiting Scientist. His research focuses on social cognition, visual perception, and the interplay of cognitive/emotional processes in media, arts, and entertainment contexts. He has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across creative industries, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience. Key contributions include founding the Psychological Society of Ireland's Special Interest Group for Media, Arts & Cyberpsychology and his fellowship in the Society for the Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image (SCSMI). Rooney holds a BA, MLitt, and PhD from UCD. He has received awards such as the UCD Teaching Award for excellence in pedagogy, emphasizing innovation and student engagement. His teaching philosophy prioritizes active learning, transferable skills, and community-building. He coordinates modules like Advanced Psychology Seminars and Research Methods & Statistics. His grants include a 2023-2025 study on psychosocial needs in neuromuscular disorders and a German-funded project on narrative features influencing empathy. Over 127+ publications span topics like VR defusion techniques, music's role in pain management, and cinematic close-up effects on cognition.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Recommender Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ruihai Dong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, affiliated with the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. His research bridges Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Recommender Systems with significant applications in finance and medical imaging. Develops AI-driven solutions for financial markets and healthcare Collaborates with industry partners like Eagle Alpha and Samsung Funded by Enterprise Ireland for commercialization studies Research focuses on: Recommender systems (news, finance, conversational AI) Graph neural networks for financial risk modeling Medical imaging under limited labeling constraints Algorithmic transparency and ethical AI applications 3D CNNs & transformers for seismic analysis Large language models for multilingual evaluation Recent publications emphasize: Hybrid architectures for multimodal data Explainable AI techniques in financial and news domains Geometric deep learning for microstructure and seismic data Curriculum strategies in active learning Media bias mitigation frameworks Latent space modeling for asset embeddings Scientific contributions recognized through: Outstanding Research Award 2018 by UCD School of Computer Science Industry collaborations include work with: Eagle Alpha (financial analytics) SkillPages (data-driven platforms) Samsung (technology innovation)

Karla Muñoz Esquivelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• User Modelling
• Sensor technologies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karla Muñoz Esquivel serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny campus, and contributes to the multidisciplinary WiSAR Lab's mission of delivering cross-disciplinary applied research with commercial impact. Education: B.Eng. (Hons.) in Electronic Systems from ITESM, Mexico City campus M.Sc. (Dist.) in Computing and Intelligent Systems and Pg. Dip. from Ulster University (specializing in Teaching at Higher Education and Project Management) PhD from Ulster University (dissertation: PlayPhysics: An Emotional Student Model for Game-based Learning) Research Focus: Her work integrates User Modelling with Sensor technologies to advance Human-Computer Interaction and Affective Computing , particularly in E-learning contexts. Current investigations leverage Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to optimize educational technologies and IoT applications across healthtech and agritech domains. Scientific Recognition: 8-over-8 prize for best Master's specialization (December 2008) Runner-up for British Computer Society Distinguished Dissertation Award (2013) PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (2012-2017) Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Project Leadership: Co-led Interreg European Funded projects SEDOC and IT4Anxiety (2018-2021), securing EU AlBan and Vice-Chancellor Research Scholarships. Actively pursues international collaborations with socio-economic impact through the WiSAR Technology Gateway. WiSAR Lab Affiliation: Contributes to this ERDF co-funded initiative developing IoT solutions for medtech, manufacturing, and marine industries, emphasizing practical commercialization of academic research through direct industry partnerships.

Deniz Mevlevioğluمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Virtual Reality
• Affective Computing
• Biosignal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deniz Mevlevioğlu serves as a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at University College Cork, Ireland, based in Office 1.81 of the Western Gateway Building. His contact details include email Deniz.Mevlevioglu@ucc.ie and phone +353 21 420 5929, with ORCID identifier 0000-0003-2776-1304. His research centers on virtual reality applications for mental health, specifically: Real-time anxiety detection using biosensors and convolutional neural networks during VR therapy Development of immersive cognitive assessments like the Emotional Virtual Reality Stroop Task Integration of physiological feedback mechanisms (e.g., visual respiratory monitoring) in exposure therapy Analysis of his publication history reveals a consistent focus on adaptive VR therapeutic systems. His work bridges computer science and clinical psychology through real-time biosignal analysis, with publications spanning technical implementations (2021-2024), systematic reviews, and pilot clinical studies. Key innovations include convolutional neural network-based anxiety classifiers and respiratory biofeedback integration, all targeting enhanced efficacy of VR-based mental health interventions through physiological computing.

• Computational Creativity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Tony Veale is affiliated with the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD). He holds a B.Sc. (1988) and M.Sc. (1990) from University College Cork and a Ph.D. (1996) from Trinity College Dublin. His career spans academia and industry roles at Hitachi Dublin Laboratory, Cycorp, Coreintellect, and Intelliseek, where he contributed to projects like the CYC knowledge base and patented question-answering systems. Veale authored Exploding The Creativity Myth (2012) and co-founded the Association for Computational Creativity (ACC), hosting its 2012 conference. His research focuses on computational creativity, analogical reasoning, metaphor, and irony, with applications in robotics, storytelling, and natural language processing. Key achievements include developing frameworks for embodied storytelling and irony detection in social media. He has received the Best Paper Award at the 2017 International Conference on Computational Creativity (ICCC) and has contributed to initiatives like UCD’s Software Engineering program in Shanghai. Teaching interests include generative AI, computational creativity, and knowledge-based techniques. Veale’s work bridges cognitive science and AI, emphasizing creative language use through autonomous systems like Twitterbots. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including work at KAIST (2011–2014) under the Korean WCU program.

Katie Crowleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Affective Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Health Information Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

• Personalisation
• User Modelling
• Adaptive Hypermedia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Owen Conlan is Professor of Computer Science at Trinity College Dublin and Head of Artificial Intelligence Discipline. As Co-director of Trinity Centre for Digital Humanities, his research focuses on personalization, adaptive hypermedia, and user modelling. Awarded Fellow of Trinity College (2015) for contributions to personalized systems. Education includes PhD in Computer Science. Leads ADAPT Centre's Personalising User Experience theme with €10.8m research funding. Teaches undergraduate/postgraduate courses on AI and digital humanities. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on explainable AI and user control in personalized systems. Recent work explores virtual humans for medical training, misinformation countermeasures, and time management assistants. Hypertext 2021 General Chair; ACM Web Conference 2027 General Chair. Research groups: Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge & Data Engineering (KDEG).

David Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• Serious Games
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Murphy is a Lecturer and Programme Coordinator for the MSc in Interactive Media at University College Cork. As founder and director of the MAVRIC (Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality and Immersive Computing) Research Lab, his work focuses on immersive technologies. Research areas include: VR applications in healthcare education Affective computing with biosensors Spatial audio interfaces Serious games design His publications examine virtual reality for testicular health awareness, nursing education, and anxiety therapy. Recent projects include AR-Cork (augmented reality city guide) and testicular health education through VR. Grant funding includes: €391,821 from Health Research Board for E-MAT project €50,000 from Science Foundation Ireland for haptic interfaces He teaches interactive media and coordinates industry collaborations through it@cork network.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Smart Textiles
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vijayakumar Nanjappan is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at University College Cork's School of Computer Science and Information Technology. His research integrates HCI, Human-Centred Design, Smart Textiles, VR, and Digital Fabrication to develop sustainable solutions enhancing user experience. Recent publications explore affective textiles, VR-enhanced creativity, and digital fabrication education, demonstrating cross-disciplinary innovation. His work spans virtual reality applications for cultural priming and rehabilitation, smart textiles for emotional interaction, and pedagogical approaches in makerspaces. Award trends are not mentioned.

James A. McGrathمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indoor built environment
• Indoor aerosol dynamics
• Air quality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James A. McGrath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Physics at Maynooth University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, where he joined in April 2023. He coordinates the Certificate in Science Programme and lectures on undergraduate physics modules within the Department of Experimental Physics. Dr. McGrath earned his educational qualifications from: Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics from Maynooth University (2004-2008) PhD in Physics from the University of Galway (2009-2013), researching 'Development of a Probabilistic Multi-Zone Multi-Source Computational Model for Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Assessment' Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice from the University of Galway (2015), including a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Dr. McGrath conducts fundamental and applied research in the indoor built environment, with a focus on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality, and building ventilation. His research activities include assessing climate change adaptation measures and implications for large-scale national retrofit. He is a member of the ICARUS Research Institute, which focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation. His work spans multiple disciplines including environmental science, physics, building engineering, and public health, with particular attention to the relationship between energy efficiency in buildings and indoor air quality. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on indoor air quality, radon exposure, and the intersection of building energy efficiency with health outcomes. His research increasingly addresses the challenges of balancing energy retrofitting in homes with maintaining healthy indoor environments, particularly regarding radon concentrations and aerosol dynamics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how building modifications affect indoor pollutant transport and human exposure. Dr. McGrath has received numerous scientific awards and recognitions: Chartered Physicist from the Institute of Physics (IoP) (2018) Early Career Scientist Travel Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2015) Research Student Conference Fund from the Institute of Physics (IoP) (2010) C N Davies Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2010) Ryan Institute Travel Support Scheme (2016) Early Career Scientist Travel Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2014) Best Paper Award at Indoor Air 2011 (2011) Dr. McGrath serves on the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) Board of Directors and is the lead Irish participant on an IEA EBC Annex86, 'Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management in Residential Buildings'. He is the Irish representative on the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) Board and sits on the editorial board for the International Journal of Ventilation. His research funding achievements exceed €2.1M as either PI or co-PI from SEAI, EPA, and SFI, including projects like 'Enabling interdisciplinary analysis for whole life-cycle residential renovation - ENABLE' and 'TRANSFER - Investigating the National Implications For RadOn Concentrations Following Deep Energy-Efficient Retrofits'. He mentors graduate students and encourages prospective MSc and PhD candidates to contact him about research opportunities. Dr. McGrath is actively involved with the ICARUS Research Institute and has served as an invited expert advisor to the steering committee for the National Radon Control Strategy and NSAI Committees. He regularly engages with media outlets on indoor air quality topics and has appeared on television, radio, and in major Irish newspapers, making significant contributions to public understanding of building science and environmental health.

• Modern Drama
• Theatre and Memory Cultures
• Memory Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emilie Pine is Professor of Modern Drama at the School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin (UCD), where she has been a faculty member since 2008. She is a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary fields of theatre, memory, trauma, and cultural studies, with a particular focus on contemporary Irish culture and the ethics of witnessing institutional abuse. She is Principal Investigator of the major IRC-funded project Industrial Memories , which re-examines the 2009 Ryan Report through digital humanities methods. Pine is also Editor of the Irish University Review and founding Director of the Irish Memory Studies Research Network. BA (Mod), Trinity College Dublin PhD, Trinity College Dublin Her research centers on the intersections of memory, testimony, and performance, particularly in the context of Ireland’s institutional past. She investigates how trauma is remembered, represented, and re-performed in theatre and digital media. Her work combines literary scholarship with data analytics to develop new methodologies for reading large-scale state reports. She has published extensively on modern drama, memory cultures, and the politics of commemoration, with a strong emphasis on ethical witnessing and social justice. Her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with digital witnessing, textual analysis of state reports, and site-specific performance. These works explore themes such as digital audio walks, machine learning applications in humanities research, and the affective dimensions of spectatorship. Collectively, her articles demonstrate a methodological innovation at the intersection of literary studies, digital humanities, and human rights advocacy. Irish Book of the Year Award (2018) for Notes to Self Kate O’Brien First Novel Award (2023) for Ruth & Pen Fulbright Irish Scholar (2010) Emilie Pine supervises research in modern drama and memory studies and has coordinated numerous modules including Contemporary British Theatre , Memory and Testimony , and Theatres of War . She has received competitive research grants such as the IRC New Horizons grant for Industrial Memories and funding for digital humanities projects involving the British Library Labs corpus. She is actively involved in academic service as a committee member of the Royal Irish Academy’s Languages and Literatures Committee, the Memory Studies Association Advisory Board, and the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures. She also leads the Memory Cloud Project and co-founded initiatives to commemorate Irish Magdalene history. She is a founding member of the Irish Memory Studies Research Network and has collaborated with theatre companies such as ANU Productions and Dead Centre Theatre Company, contributing to public-facing performances that engage with historical trauma and personal narrative.

• Pharmaceutical Markets
• Healthcare Markets
• Digital Health Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Susi Geiger is a Full Professor of Markets, Organizations and Society at University College Dublin's School of Business. She holds leadership roles including Vice-Principal for Research, Innovation, and Impact in the College of Business, and sits on the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Pharmaceutical Pricing Policies. Her research focuses on market innovation in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, emphasizing equity and ethical governance. She leads the €2M ERC-funded MISFIRES project on collaborative market solutions, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and genomics markets. Education: PhD and MA from Dublin City University, with academic training in Germany and France. Her work spans 80+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like Journal of Management Studies and Organization Studies , and books including Healthcare Activism: Markets, Morals, and the Collective Good . Research Interests: Pharmaceutical market dynamics, digital health ecosystems, market resilience, and global health equity. Current projects address psychedelics markets, PPE resilience, and migrant healthcare access. Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2018), Marie Curie Global Fellowship (2015) Grants: €10M+ including Enterprise Ireland and Horizon 2020 funding Leadership: UCD Academic Council, College Executive, and multiple editorial boards Labs/Teams: Leads the MISFIRES research team of six researchers and collaborates across institutions including UC Berkeley and Stockholm School of Economics.