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Nessa Lynch holds the Matheson Lectureship in Law, Innovation, and Technology at University College Cork, Ireland. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2019–2022) and Senior Lecturer (2013–2019) at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She also held roles as a Research Fellow and adjunct faculty there. Her research focuses on emerging technologies in law enforcement, youth justice, and children’s rights. Lynch advises governmental bodies, including New Zealand Police and the Data Ethics Advisory Group, on issues like facial recognition technology and biometric ethics. She has authored multiple books, including Youth Justice in New Zealand (3rd ed., 2019) and edited volumes on global youth justice trends. Her honors include the Engagement Excellent Award (2017) and Early Career Research Excellence Award (2014). Lynch is actively involved in policy reforms, including submissions on digital justice, pandemic law, and sentencing practices for youth offenders. Education: BCL (Law), University College Cork, 2003 LLM (Law), University College Cork, 2004 PhD (Law), University of Otago, 2009 Research Interests: Technology and law enforcement ethics Youth justice policy reforms Children’s rights in criminal proceedings Biometric surveillance regulation Recent Grants: Technology-Enabled Surveillance (2024–2026) Young Adults in the Criminal Justice System (2021–2022) Facial Recognition Technology Framework (2019–2020) Key Contributions: Policy Briefs on digital justice and facial recognition Expert testimony on policing ethics and sentencing Leadership roles in New Zealand’s Data Ethics Advisory Group and Policing Authorities Awards: Engagement Excellent Award, Victoria University of Wellington (2017) Early Career Research Excellence Award, Victoria University of Wellington (2014) Labs/Teams: Leading UCC’s interdisciplinary research on law-technology intersections Collaborations with global institutions like Terre des Hommes and the EU on child rights

• Law and Technology
• Youth Justice Policy
• Criminal Justice Reform
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Professor Caroline Fennell is Head of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences at University College Cork (UCC), where she has held multiple leadership roles since 1996. A qualified barrister and member of the Royal Irish Academy, she specializes in criminal justice, evidence law, and gender studies. She has authored seminal works, including The Law of Evidence in Ireland (1992), and co-founded the Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights. Her research explores fairness in criminal justice systems, particularly in crisis scenarios like terrorism. She has secured grants totaling over €200,000 for projects on victimology and legal dissonance. Notable awards include the Royal Irish Academy membership and Honorary Lifetime Membership from UCC’s Students’ Union. Education: BCL (UCC), LLM (Osgoode Hall, Canada), PhD (University of Wales). Visiting roles included fellowships at Wadham College, Oxford, and the London School of Economics. She has advised on prison reform, led curriculum development (e.g., LLM Criminal Justice), and contributed to national legal policy via roles like Chair of the Irish Research Council (2009–2015). Current initiatives include the Chinese Artists in Residence Programme and leadership in UCC’s Athena SWAN Steering Committee. Research Interests: Law of Evidence, Criminal Justice reform, terrorism, gender equity, and interdisciplinary legal education. Grants & Awards: €90,400 for Access to Justice for Victims with Disabilities (2013–2017) €66,750 for Science, Law and Juridical Fact-Finding (2013–2016) Irish Research Council grants for studies on sexual assault attrition and diminished responsibility offenders Recent Contributions: Plenary speaker at conferences on legal pedagogy and humanities research Co-authored reports on domestic violence processing and victim needs Supervised over 20 doctoral candidates, including work on globalized criminality and fairness frameworks Current Roles: Head of College (since 2010), member of UCC’s Governing Body, and external examiner for the Law Society of Ireland’s Evidence courses.

• Law of Evidence
• Criminal Justice
• Terrorism
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Professor Conor O'Mahony is a faculty member in the School of Law at University College Cork (UCC), where he holds the rank of Professor of Law and serves as Vice-Dean for Research. He is also the Director of the UCC Child Law Clinic, leading initiatives in child protection litigation and law reform. He earned his BCL and LLM from UCC and a PhD from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. PhD, Law, University of Wales, Aberystwyth (2005) LLM, Law, University College Cork (2002) BCL, Law, University College Cork (2001) His research centers on constitutional law and child law, with a strong emphasis on children's rights, family rights, education law, and constitutional reform. He has published extensively in leading journals such as the International Journal of Constitutional Law , Human Rights Law Review , and Harvard Human Rights Journal . His recent articles reflect a consistent focus on constitutional interpretation, child protection mechanisms, and legal reform, often analyzing landmark cases and policy developments in Ireland and internationally. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, producing annual reports and expert recommendations to the government. His scientific awards include UCC’s Researcher of the Year (2019) and Research Team of the Year (2016). He has secured significant research funding, including from Horizon 2020 for projects like IDEA and FYDO, which address children’s rights and victim support in the justice system. He supervises PhD students in constitutional and child law and has advised several successful graduates. He is an active public intellectual, contributing over 30 op-eds and 200 media interviews, and providing expert testimony to Oireachtas Committees, the Constitutional Convention, and the Citizens’ Assembly. He is engaged in outreach through the Child Law Clinic, which supports legal practitioners in children’s rights litigation.

• Constitutional Law
• Child Law
• Children's Rights
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Neil Maddox is an Associate Professor in the Law Department at Maynooth University. He holds a doctoral degree from University College Dublin (UCD) and was a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar. Prior to joining Maynooth, he taught law at UCD and the Dublin Institute of Technology. His research focuses on property rights in human biomaterials, regulatory challenges in artificial reproductive technology (ART), and broader areas of property law, health law, biotechnology law, and constitutional law. Education: Doctorate in Law (Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship), University College Dublin Graduate of King's Inns (Legal Education) Research Interests: Property rights in human body tissues and biomaterials Legal frameworks for ART, including fertility preservation and posthumous conception Constitutional dimensions of property law and housing rights Biotechnology ethics and legal regulation Publications Trends: Neil’s work bridges legal theory and practice, with a focus on contemporary issues like cryptocurrency regulation, derelict site law reforms, and the intersection of health law with biotechnology. His recent articles address pandemic legal responses and ethical challenges in fertility preservation for minors. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details provided. His contributions focus on legal commentary, book publications, and conference engagements. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary legal research networks, including the Irish Association of Law Teachers and the European Association of Health Lawyers.

• Law of Property and Succession
• Health Law
• Biotechnology and Law
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Fiona Donson is a Lecturer in Law at the School of Law, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She holds a PhD from King's College London, an LLM from Queen's University Canada, and an LLB from Leicester University. Her research focuses on socio-legal issues including children's rights, parental imprisonment, administrative justice, and Traveller equality. She co-directs the Traveller Equality and Justice Project (TEJP), funded by the EU and Council of Europe, addressing discrimination and access to justice for Travellers. She also collaborates on projects related to the impact of imprisonment on families and administrative justice reforms. Education: PhD in Law, King's College London (1997) LLM, Queen's University, Canada (1989) LLB, Leicester University, UK (1988) Her research interests emphasize marginalized communities, participatory methods, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key projects include the TEJP, work on children of incarcerated parents with Dr. Aisling Parkes, and studies on administrative justice frameworks in Ireland. She has authored books like Law and Public Administration in Ireland (2015) and Legal Intimidation: A SLAPP in the Face of Democracy (2000). Teaching includes modules on Administrative Law, Penology, Traveller Rights, and Courtroom Ethnography. She supervises PhD candidates in socio-legal research. Previously, she worked in Cambodia on child rights advocacy and taught at UK institutions like Cardiff and Leicester Universities. Her grants include funding from the Irish Research Council, EU, and Council of Europe. Collaborations span international networks like Children of Prisoners Europe and interdisciplinary teams addressing family impacts of imprisonment. She co-chairs the Action for Children and Families of Prisoners with the Irish Penal Reform Trust and contributes to clinical legal education initiatives like Trauma Informed Clinical Legal Education (TiCLE) with UCL and Glasgow University.

• Children's Rights
• Parental Imprisonment
• Administrative Justice
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Paul Ward is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at University College Dublin (UCD), where he has held roles including Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programmes (2017-2019). He specializes in Family Law, Child Law, Tort Law, and Constitutional Law, with a focus on children's rights and legal frameworks in Ireland. Ward earned his BCL from UCD, BL from the King's Inns, and LLM from the London School of Economics. Education: BCL, University College Dublin Barrister-at-Law, King's Inns LLM, University of London His research interests encompass family law reforms, child welfare, and legal safeguards in divorce and custody cases. Ward has authored seminal works such as Family and Succession Law in Ireland and contributed to International Survey of Family Law . He has held visiting roles at DePaul University (Chicago) and the University of Hanover. Ward's teaching spans modules like Advanced Tort Law, Matrimonial Law, and Civil Procedure. He previously served on the Child Law Reform Group of the Law Society of Ireland.

• Family Law
• Child Law
• Constitutional Law
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Dr. Declan Fahie is a Lecturer in the School of Education at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also serves as Director of School Placement on the Professional Masters in Education. A former primary school teacher, his research focuses on workplace bullying dynamics, queer theory in education, teacher diversity and equality, and organizational cultures in educational settings. He holds a prestigious Irish Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012) and a Royal Irish Academy Mobility Award (2014), which supported his work as a Visiting Scholar at CUNY’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies. Fahie has coordinated modules such as Schools and Society , Students Schools & Society , and CSPE Methodologies , reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice in teacher education. His research spans international collaborations, including studies on early childhood care in Ethiopia and bullying in Irish HEIs. Fahie’s work emphasizes systemic critiques of educational institutions, particularly regarding equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the psychological impacts of toxic leadership and workplace bullying. He has advised trade unions and NGOs on conflict resolution and contributed to policy discussions through his role on the Teaching Council. Key Awards: IRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, RIA Mobility Award, CUNY Visiting Scholar Research Themes: Workplace Bullying (HEI/Primary School Contexts), Queer Pedagogy, Teacher Wellbeing, Organizational Toxicity Professional Engagement: Teaching Council Membership, Anti-Bullying Advocacy, Curriculum Development Leadership Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, integrating philosophy (e.g., virtue ethics frameworks) with empirical research on bystander behaviors and institutional accountability. His edited volumes, such as Queer Teaching: Teaching Queer , underscore his commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ visibility in education.

• Workplace Bullying
• Queer Theory in Education
• Teacher Effectiveness
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Dr. Orla Kelly is an active Assistant Professor in Social Policy at University College Dublin's School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. Her work bridges social policy, environmental sustainability, and climate change research, with significant contributions to understanding the social dimensions of ecological crises. She holds positions as an Editorial Board Member for Sociology of Development and is a founding member of the Worktime Reduction Research Network. Her educational background includes a PhD in environmental sociology from Boston College, an LLM in International Human Rights Law from NUI Galway, an MSc in International Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, and a BComm from University College Cork. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Associate (2010-2015) and Research Fellow (2015-2020) at Harvard University's FXB Center for Health and Human Rights. Dr. Kelly's research focuses on sustainable human well-being, eco-social policies, worktime reduction, degrowth, and the social dimensions of climate change. Her work employs quantitative and mixed methodologies to examine the intersection of inequality, environmental sustainability, and social policy. She has developed frameworks for transdisciplinary sustainability education and investigates how reduced worktime impacts environmental and social outcomes. Her research demonstrates how climate change serves as a threat multiplier for violence against children and how educational attainment historically reduced the carbon intensity of well-being. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on the interconnections between social inequality and environmental outcomes, with recent work emphasizing practical solutions like the 4-day workweek and sustainability education frameworks. Her research spans climate policy analysis, environmental justice, and sustainable development metrics, often employing cross-national and longitudinal methodologies. Runner-up UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition for The 4-day week: making work healthier and more sustainable Donald and Hélène White Prize for the Outstanding Dissertation in the Field of Social Sciences Dr. Kelly has secured significant research funding including the University Climate Change Challenge grant (2021-2022) and the Education in a Warming World research network (2021). She supervises Masters in Public Policy students and welcomes PhD applicants interested in eco-social policies, degrowth, and climate change dimensions. As Principal Investigator of a 4-day workweek research pilot in Ireland and member of an international team studying reduced worktime trials, she leads impactful research with real-world applications. Her work with the Basic Income for the Arts steering group and CAP24 Public Sector Chapter demonstrates her commitment to translating research into policy.

• Sustainable human well-being
• Eco-social policies
• Climate change social dimensions
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Dr. Mary Kennedy is an Assistant Professor in Social Work at the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin (UCD). She previously served as a Teaching Fellow at UCD and Assistant Lecturer in Social Care at South East Technological University. Her career spans academic roles at Trinity College Dublin and extensive practice experience in mental health, child protection, palliative care, and domestic violence. University College Dublin: Assistant Professor (2023–present), Teaching Fellow (2022–2023) South East Technological University: Assistant Lecturer in Social Care (2021–2022) Trinity College Dublin: Research Manager, Assistant, and Teaching Assistant (2018–2021) Mary’s research focuses on trauma-informed practices, particularly the application of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in service development. She explores intergenerational trauma transmission, implementation science, maternal mental health, and evidence-based interventions for domestic violence perpetrators. Her work integrates epidemiological insights with clinical supervision frameworks. Recent publications highlight ACEs in community-based family services and domestic violence support systems. Grants include UCD-funded life-course psychoeducation studies and IHREC-funded investigations into human rights barriers for women in addiction seeking refuge. She contributes to peer review for journals like the European Journal of Social Work and the Journal of Family Violence. 2024: UCD College of Social Sciences and Law grant for multi-generational depression study 2024: IHREC-funded research on domestic violence support access for women in addiction Mary serves on CORU’s Social Work Registration Board, overseeing qualification recognition and education standards. She co-founded the UCD/Tusla Learning Forum to bridge academic-practice gaps in child protection.

• Acute adult mental health social work practice
• Implementation science in social work
• Life course perspective in social work education
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Dr. Luke Noonan is a Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), having joined the School of Law in September 2023. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Law at Dublin City University (2023). He holds a PhD in Law from UCC (2024), funded by the Irish Research Council, under the supervision of Dr. Catherine O'Sullivan and Dr. Darius Whelan. His research focuses on mental condition defences in criminal justice systems, particularly aligning with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Since 2024, he has been Deputy Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights and Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative since 2020. His work emphasizes reforming legal frameworks to protect the rights of persons with disabilities within criminal law contexts. Education - PhD in Law, University College Cork (2024) - PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC (2024) - LLM in Law, UCC (2019) - LLB (Hons) in Irish Law, Griffith College Cork (2009) Research Interests Dr. Noonan’s research explores criminal law, mental health law, human rights, and the intersection of disability rights with criminal justice. His doctoral work investigated reforms to mental condition defences under the CRPD. He advocates for non-discriminatory legal doctrines that prioritize legal capacity and dignity. Awards Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Scholar (2019) Comyn Kelleher Tobin Graduate Bursary (2019) Teaching and Professional Roles He teaches Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, and Legal Research & Writing at UCC. He is a member of professional bodies including the Irish Association of Law Teachers and the Society of Legal Scholars. His committee roles include the Athena Swan Self Assessment Team and School of Law EDI initiatives. Labs/Teams Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative, fostering legal research and education through digital resources.

• Criminal Law
• Mental Health Law
• Human Rights
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Dr Ailise Bulfin is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin. Her research and teaching focus on 19th-century and contemporary literature and culture, with a particular emphasis on popular fiction genres such as gothic, horror, crime, and science fiction. She is the Principal Investigator of the ERC-funded project ‘CSAReps’, which investigates fictional representations of child sexual abuse and their societal impact. University: University College Dublin School: School of English, Drama and Film Rank: Assistant Professor Email: ailise.bulfin1@ucd.ie Dr Bulfin's research spans a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including medical humanities, environmental humanities, cognitive literary studies, and cultural studies. Her work critically examines how narratives about war, invasion, environmental disaster, and sexual violence shape public understanding and emotional responses. She has published extensively on topics such as invasion fiction, catastrophe narratives, and representations of child sexual abuse in literature and film. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary inquiry, combining literary analysis with empirical and cognitive approaches. She frequently explores how gothic and speculative fiction serve as vehicles for addressing urgent social and psychological issues, particularly through metaphor and indirect representation. Her work on climate change and ecological catastrophe in Victorian fiction highlights early forms of ecological awareness, while her research on child sexual abuse in young adult gothic fiction investigates both harmful myths and resilient survivor models. European Research Council Starting Grant (CSAReps, 2021–2028) Wellcome Trust funding British Academy grants Irish Research Council fellowships Royal Irish Academy funding Dr Bulfin has delivered keynotes and invited talks at institutions such as the University of Reading, Max Planck Institute, and University of Aberdeen. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin’s Discipline of Psychiatry and co-organizes the international Invasion Network. Her public engagement includes radio interviews on RTE and collaborative events with CSA survivors and health professionals. As a teacher, she has coordinated modules on speculative fiction, war fiction, and modernity, and advocates for student-centered, research-led pedagogy. She holds a Professional Special Purpose Certificate in Academic Practice from Trinity College Dublin.

• Nineteenth Century Literature and Culture
• Contemporary Literature and Culture
• Popular Fiction and Popular Culture
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Karen Smith is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin. Since her 2016 appointment, she has specialized in critical childhood studies and child policy analysis, focusing on inequality, power relations, and the application of governmentality theory to child welfare and rights. Her research engages with refugee and migration studies, particularly addressing the needs of children and families of international protection background. PhD in Social Policy, University College Dublin Her work spans multiple disciplines including social policy, sociology of childhood, and refugee studies. Research themes include governmentalization of childhood, critical analysis of child protection frameworks, and the intersection of migration policy with children's rights. She has contributed to Irish child policy development through collaborations with the OECD, Barnardos Ireland, and Nasc. Recent publications analyze family reunification challenges (2025), community sponsorship dynamics (2024), and childhood oppression theories (2024). She is currently finalizing a book on childhood and oppression (2026/2027 publication). Her teaching portfolio includes modules on social justice, equality theory, and refugee displacement. She has received academic recognition through research fellowships and advisory roles in national policy frameworks. Key scientific awards include the Open Postgraduate Award (2005) and National Children's Strategy Research Fellowship (2004). Professional engagements encompass membership in the Academic Advisory Council for 'Young Ireland' (2024) and expert panels for the Children's Fund (2023). Her email contact is karen.m.smith@ucd.ie.

• Critical Childhood Studies
• Critical Child Policy Studies
• Childhood Inequality
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Prof Dr Christian Kaunert is a leading scholar in international security, holding the Professor of International Security at Dublin City University and the Professor of Policing and Security at the University of South Wales. He directs the International Centre for Policing and Security , the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence , and the EUCTER Network . His career spans institutions like Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Dundee, and the European University Institute. Education: PhD in International Politics (University of Wales Aberystwyth) MSc in European Politics (University of Wales Aberystwyth) BA (Hons) European Business (Dublin City University, ESB Reutlingen, Open University) His research focuses on securitization theory, EU counter-terrorism, migration security, and cybersecurity. Recent work explores AI integration in security (e.g., blockchain for data privacy, deep learning in crime prevention) and geopolitical risks (Ukraine conflict, Iran-Israel dynamics, Trump-era nuclear diplomacy). Key publications span 2022–2025, emphasizing interdisciplinary trends at the intersection of security, technology, and global governance. His awards include: 7 Marie Curie Fellowships 4 Jean Monnet Chairs 3 Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence 1 Jean Monnet Network 'EUCTER' Horizon 2020 grant (Mindb4Act) He serves as Editor of the Journal of Contemporary European Studies , co-founded the EUSA Area of Freedom, Security and Justice section, and advises NATO, the UNDP, and the European Parliament. His professional engagements include teaching at institutions in China, Spain, Armenia, Egypt, and Italy.

• International Security
• European Union Counter-Terrorism
• Securitization Theory
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John O'Raw is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Donegal Letterkenny. His academic focus spans network security, time synchronization, and critical infrastructure protection, with emphasis on power systems, GNSS spoofing detection, and industrial IoT security. His research explores Precision Time Protocol (PTP) optimization in distributed networks Threat mitigation for GNSS-based timing systems Secure data communications in energy infrastructure Human behavior modeling for emergency evacuation planning His publications analyze cybersecurity frameworks for electrical substations, industrial IoT vulnerabilities, and practical implementations of standards like IEC 61850 and OAuth 2.0, with recent work on microwave IP networks and LinuxPTP for time synchronization.

• Network Security
• Time Synchronization
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Cristiano Storni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick. He is a member of the Interaction Design Centre and Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre. His work focuses on participatory design methodologies, digital health technologies, and sociotechnical systems. Recent research emphasizes sustainable development through non-human stakeholder inclusion, pandemic response technologies, and ethical frameworks for healthcare innovation. Key research themes include participatory design, self-care technologies, data protection in health systems, and the application of Actor-Network Theory to journalism and healthcare. His contributions span over 39 peer-reviewed publications, with notable work on digital contact tracing apps during the pandemic and participatory design landscapes in Ireland. Current projects explore reworlding practices for environmental challenges and the role of technology in chronic disease management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like ANT with practical applications in healthcare, education, and public policy.

• Participatory Design
• Digital Health
• Healthcare Technology
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