جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Damien Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• DNA Computing
• Molecular Programming
• Self-Assembly
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Damien Woods is a faculty member at Maynooth University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, specifically affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Hamilton Institute. He leads groundbreaking research in DNA computing, molecular programming, and optical computing, focusing on self-assembly, algorithmic design, and computational complexity. ERC Consolidator Grant: 'Computationally Active DNA Nanostructures' SFI ERC Support Award EIC Pathfinder Challenge Grant: 'DISCO - DNA Infrastructure for Storage and Computation' His research projects explore programmable DNA storage, molecular robotics, and robust self-assembly systems. Recent publications span diverse topics like algorithmic DNA tile assembly, thermodynamic stability, and computational universality in nanosystems. Awards include ERC and SFI grants, with a focus on bridging theoretical computer science and experimental molecular biology. Scientific Contributions include: 2022: 'Turning Machines' - Molecular Robotics 2019: 'Diverse Molecular Algorithms' in Nature 2017: 'A Cargo-Sorting DNA Robot' in Science

Fabiano Pallonettoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Smart Grids
• Sustainable Mobility
• Energy Systems Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabiano Pallonetto is a Professor at Maynooth University's School of Business, with affiliations to the Hamilton Institute and Innovation Value Institute (IVI). He combines academic research with industry experience in energy, IT, and transport sectors. Role: Professor Location: Room 314, Maynooth University Contact: Fabiano.Pallonetto@mu.ie His research focuses on smart grid integration, energy system optimization, and sustainable development. Key projects include: NexSys (Funded Investigator): Developing net-zero energy pathways FLOW (Principal Investigator): Flexible EV-grid integration RES4CITY (Coordinator): Workforce upskilling for renewables Recent publications analyze energy flexibility software, deep learning optimization models, phase change materials for thermal storage, and blockchain security frameworks. His work spans smart cities , renewable integration , and AI-driven energy systems . Student Supervision: Currently advising MR B. Mohseni-Gharyehsafa (PhD research).

Sinead O'Keeffeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Radiation Dosimetry
• Optical Fiber Sensors
• Brachytherapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sinead O'Keeffe is a Research Fellow at the University of Limerick in the Faculty of Science and Engineering , specifically within the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering . Her research bridges the technical domain of optical fiber sensor development with critical applications in radiation therapy and sports medicine. Primary Research Themes Medical radiation dosimetry using optical fiber sensors Brachytherapy dose monitoring systems Sports injury prevention in Gaelic football and running Mental health literacy in rural farming communities Key Technical Contributions Development of scintillation-based dosimeters Characterization of perfluorinated polymer fibers 3D printed sensor systems for clinical and rehabilitation applications Interdisciplinary Applications Prostate cancer radiotherapy dose measurement Mental health intervention programs for athletes Work-family conflict analysis in Irish farming Email: sinead.okeeffe@ul.ie

Tai Tan Maiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Mining
• Learning Analytics
• Process Mining
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tai Tan Mai is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University's School of Computing. He holds a PhD from DCU funded by the Irish Research Council and an MSc in Business Information Systems from University College Cork (2016) where he graduated as top-performing student. His research integrates data mining, learning analytics, and complex systems theory with applications in educational technology and business process management. Research interests focus on: Educational data mining and learning analytics Cryptocurrency market analysis using graph-based methods AI applications in education and societal risk assessment Complex systems approaches to programming education Prior to academia, he developed Business Process Management solutions for Vietnam's banking/financial sector.

Amr Mahfouzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Business Process Modelling & Simulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amr Mahfouz is a Lecturer in Management Science at Maynooth University's School of Business and director of the Business and Global Cultures programme. Previously, he served as Head of Research & Innovation at TU Dublin's Faculty of Business and directed the 3S Research Group (Smart Sustainable Solutions). He holds a PhD in Operations & Supply Chain Management from Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and a Master's in Management Science from Cairo University. Education: PhD in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Master's in Management Science, Cairo University Research Interests: Supply Chain Resilience & Dynamics Manufacturing Process Optimization Business Process Modelling & Simulation Lean Management Practices Post-Brexit Trade Implications Key Projects: ALFADaaS: Anomaly Detection Framework (2024-2028) COGI: Cognitive Call Centre Advisor (2023) Brexit Freight & Logistics Impact Study (2019-2020) Awards: Emerald Highly Commended Award (2018) Grants & Leadership: - Led multiple research projects totaling over €2M - Supervised 4 PhD students - Directed 3S Research Group since 2015 - Spearheaded TU Dublin's research innovation strategy (2021-2024) Labs & Teams: - Co-founder of the 3S Research Group - Collaborates with industry partners on supply chain resilience initiatives

Peter McNamaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Management and performance of universities/business schools
• Innovation processes and failure experience
• Collaboration strategies in organizations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter McNamara is the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Maynooth University and holds a professorship in Management. He leads a faculty comprising 12 departments/schools with over 7,650 students and 335 staff. Previously, he was Head of the School of Business (2014–2022), during which student numbers increased by 220%, staff grew from 11 to 79, and research impact entered the top 20% globally among business schools. He has held academic roles at University College Dublin, Cass Business School (London), and visiting positions in Europe. Education: PhD in Strategic Management and Innovation, Cass Business School, University of London MSc Strategic Management and Planning, University College Dublin Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting & Economics), University of Limerick Research Interests: Focuses on university/business school performance, innovation processes (including failure experience), collaboration strategies, and business model design. His work bridges research and classroom practice via case studies. Recent projects include enhancing postgraduate employability and analyzing business models in connected health sectors. Publications & Impact: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Management , Academy of Management Learning and Education , and Research Policy . Notable works explore research performance visibility, societal impact governance, and failure-driven innovation in biotechnology. Awards: Carlo Masini Award (2011), Global Forum Award (2016 & 2018) Best Entrepreneurship Case Award (2007) Outstanding Research/Teaching awards from UCD Leadership & Service: Served on over 200 academic committees globally. Current roles include Maynooth University Executive member, Academic Council Secretary, and leadership in international organizations like the Academy of Management (MED Division Chair 2016–2017). Supervised 3 PhD students and contributed to 17 undergraduate/postgraduate programs. Research Projects: Enhancing Employability Skills for Postgraduate Students (Co-PI, 2019–2021) Applied Research in Connected Health Technology (Co-PI, €106,678, 2013–2018) Innovation Policy Simulation for the Smart Economy (Co-PI, €60,830, 2011–2013)

• Simulation and Control of Manufacturing Systems
• Digital Manufacturing Applications
• Industry 4.0 Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos Papakostas is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD), and Director of the Master of Engineering with Business Programme. His expertise spans simulation, control, and scheduling of manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, and IoT applications in supply chains. He holds a PhD in Engineering (2000) and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1995) from the University of Patras, Greece. Prior to UCD, he worked at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) and served as CIO at INTRAMET Steel. He has led numerous European projects and collaborated with industries in automotive, aerospace, and biotechnology. Research: Focuses on additive manufacturing, robotics, and digital twins. Recent work includes porosity prediction in AM, human-robot collaboration in bioprocessing, and blockchain for product development. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications and 500+ citations. Key grants include the SHERLOCK project (EU-funded) on collaborative workplaces and I-Form, an Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Teaching: Coordinates modules like Applied Robotics Research, Robotic Applications, and Operations Management. His teaching emphasizes integrating business and engineering through project-based learning. Affiliations: Member of CIRP, IEEE, and the Technical Chamber of Greece. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in flexible manufacturing, sustainability, and smart technologies.

Shadi Karaziمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Educational Technology
• Learning Sciences
• Digital Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shadi Karazi serves as Senior Learning Technologist at DCU Business School, specializing in educational technology integration and digital pedagogy. He holds PhD in Automated Control of Laser Systems and MSc in Education and Training Management (eLearning). Professional roles include: Senior Learning Technologist, DCU Business School Learning Technologist, Teaching Enhancement Unit Head of ISS Student Support Educator in Mechanical Engineering Research bridges engineering applications with educational technology, focusing on VR learning environments, language acquisition tools, and professional development frameworks. Current investigations examine AI applications like ChatGPT in pedagogical contexts. Awards include DCU President's Award for Professional Staff (2020). Research outputs include peer-reviewed publications spanning materials science and educational technology domains.

Fionnuala Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Bioeconomy
• Sustainable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fionnuala Murphy is a Research Fellow at the UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering within University College Dublin. Her work focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of bio-based systems, spanning bioenergy, algae biorefineries, agri-food waste valorization, and plastic waste repurposing . She contributes to major European projects like AgroCycle, AgriChemWhey, and SpiralG, aiming to build sustainable bioeconomies by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impacts. Murphy’s research encompasses: Environmental auditing of bioenergy systems (e.g., palm kernel shells for electricity) Development of industrial-scale biorefineries for dairy byproducts Assessing scalable solutions for seaweed cultivation and marine resource utilization Advancing circular economy models through waste-to-energy cascading systems Her publications highlight trends in LCA methodologies, biorefinery design, and real-time monitoring technologies for sustainability. Collaborations with industry partners like TRIFOL, Glanbia, and European research teams underscore her applied approach to environmental engineering.

• Strategic Management
• Game Theory
• Business Process Improvement
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Malcolm Brady is an Associate Professor in Management at Dublin City University Business School, where he previously served as Head of the Management Group and Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning. His research integrates game theory, strategic management, and business process improvement, with particular focus on decision-making in competitive environments. His teaching portfolio includes strategic management, business process improvement, and decision-making methodologies. Research examines competitive dynamics in duopolistic markets, ethical decision frameworks, and organizational coordination mechanisms. Recent publications analyze managerial trade-offs between sales and profits (2025), COVID-19 impacts on education (2024), and advertising strategies in Cournot competition (2022). Methodologically, his work employs game-theoretic modeling, simulation techniques, and case study analysis to investigate strategic interactions and organizational rule-following behaviors. His scholarship connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business education and healthcare management.

• Formal Methods
• Functional Programming
• Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Butterfield is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. He serves as Head of the Foundations and Methods Group and actively contributes to Lero: the Irish Software Research Centre. His research focuses on Formal Methods and Functional Programming, particularly the Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP) paradigm, with applications in clinical pathways, medical device software, and spacecraft operating systems. Current research includes developing UTP theories for shared-variable concurrency, rely/guarantee reasoning, and separation logic in collaboration with Jim Woodcock. He also explores Process Modelling Language (PML) semantics with John Noll and Anila Mjeda. His contributions feature proof-assistance tools like UTP2 Theorem Prover, UTP Calculator, and ReasonEq implemented in Haskell. Andrew leads funded projects such as ESA's RTEMS-SMP (2019) and SFI's FMHIDA (2016-2020). Past projects encompass formal verification of separation kernels, Handel-C language semantics, and NAND flash memory models. He has taught courses in Formal Methods, Functional Programming, and Concurrency, while serving on editorial and program committees including Formal Aspects of Computing.

• Organization
• Innovation
• Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gianluca Miscione is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at the School of Business, University College Dublin (UCD), where he has been since 2012. His research explores the intersection of organization theory, blockchain governance, information infrastructures, and trust , with a focus on qualitative and mixed methodologies. He has held appointments at the University of Twente and the University of Oslo, and his work spans global contexts including Europe, Latin America, India, and East Africa. PhD in Information Systems and Organization from the University of Trento (Italy) MA from the University of Turin His research interests bridge Blockchain, Digital Innovation, Organizational Change, and Trust . He has contributed to understanding the governance of blockchain systems, the role of journalists in the age of digital leaks, and trust dynamics in mobile banking. His academic career includes a Diana Forsythe Award (2008) and a Best Paper Award at HICSS 2019 . Dr. Miscione's teaching emphasizes real-world case studies and practical tasks, coordinating modules like Digital Infrastructure and Global Information Systems . He is actively involved in professional associations such as the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and the Blockchain Association of Ireland , and has served on editorial boards and PhD committees. His work on blockchain consortia, information systems in developing countries, and digital governance continues to shape policy and academic discourse.

Eoin Syronمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Renewable Hydrogen Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eoin Syron is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin. He holds a BE and PhD from UCD and has industry experience with Veolia and as CTO of OxyMem. His research focuses on environmental and energy processes, including green hydrogen production, waste-to-value systems, and sustainable membrane technologies. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University College Dublin BE in Chemical Engineering, University College Dublin Research Interests: Decarbonized energy systems Hydrogen production and storage Waste treatment and nutrient recovery Membrane biofilm reactor (MABR) technology Awards: Fusion Business Academic Graduate Partnership (2012) Teaching: Coordinates modules on Environmental Engineering, Unit Operations, and Bioprocess Engineering Labs/Teams: Developed MABR technology with OxyMem

• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eleni Mangina is a Full Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin (UCD), and Vice Principal (International) for the College of Science. Her research focuses on applied artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and extended reality (XR) technologies with interdisciplinary applications in energy systems and education. She holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde (UK), an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh, and an MSc in Agricultural Science from the Agricultural University of Athens. Education : PhD, University of Strathclyde (UK), 2001 MSc in Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh (UK) MSc in Agricultural Science, Agricultural University of Athens (Greece) HDip in University Teaching & Learning, UCD Research Interests : AI-driven optimization for energy and materials Xr applications in healthcare and education Citizen science and open data practices Robotics in early childhood education Smart city technologies Awards & Honors : 2022 CEN/CENELEC Standards Innovation Award 2021 Athena SWAN Bronze Award (School of Computer Science) 2020 UCD President's Teaching Award 2022 StandICT.eu Fellowship Grants & Projects : Coordinator of EU H2020 projects: ARETE, AHA, and FANTASIA Principal Investigator in SFI Energy Systems Integration Programme Lead on multiple XR and energy-related grants (2017-2025) Labs & Teams : Her lab develops XR solutions for education and energy, collaborating with EU and international partners. Current focuses include ethical XR standards and AI integration with metaverse platforms.

• Manufacturing Systems Modelling
• Electric Vehicle Design
• Collaborative Robotics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Young is an Associate Professor and Head of School at Dublin City University's School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. He holds a BA.BAI in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (1986) and a PhD (1991) from Dublin University, where his research focused on high-frequency vibration monitoring in machining processes. His industry experience includes project engineering at ESTECH Corp. (Japan) and research at University College Dublin's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Dr. Young's research focuses on data-driven modeling to optimize engineering systems, with applications in manufacturing processes, electric vehicle design, sustainable refrigeration, and collaborative robotics. He has led EU projects and collaborations with Intel, Irish Manufacturing Research, and automotive manufacturers. His work integrates computer-aided engineering with industrial automation for efficiency improvements. He has supervised 12 PhD students to completion and contributes to Ireland's National Council on Collaborative Robotics in Manufacturing. His research has been funded by Enterprise Ireland, EU programs, and industry partners.