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Dr. Jon Gruda is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University's School of Business. He holds a PhD in Management from emlyon Business School (France) and a joint Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology from Goethe University Frankfurt. His research focuses on relational leadership, dark leadership traits, anxiety in the workplace, and personality psychology, with a strong emphasis on integrating machine learning and AI methodologies. Gruda has been recognized with prestigious awards, including selection for the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences (2020). His interdisciplinary work includes predicting anxiety and personality traits via social media data analysis. He serves as an Associate Editor for journals like Personality and Individual Differences and Frontiers in Psychology . Education PhD in Management, emlyon Business School (2012–2017) Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2012–2017) MSc in Affective Neuroscience, Maastricht University (2018) MSc in Management Research, emlyon Business School (2012–2014) Triple MSc in Management, City University London/ESCP Europe (2010–2012) BSc in International Business & Management, University of Groningen (2007–2010) Research Interests Gruda’s work bridges leadership studies, personality psychology, and data science. Key areas include: Dark leadership traits (e.g., narcissism, Machiavellianism) and their organizational impacts Machine learning applications for detecting anxiety and personality traits via social media Cross-cultural studies on leadership perceptions and attachment orientations Impact of physiological/psychosocial factors on leadership effectiveness Publications & Projects Recent projects include predicting state-level health outcomes linked to narcissism and developing algorithms to track anxiety using Twitter data. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2017 highlight his contributions to organizational behavior and computational social science. Awards 7th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting on Economic Sciences (2020) Benedictine University Award (Academy of Management, 2020) Wharton Global Faculty Development Program (2020) Grants & Collaborations Gruda leads projects on pro-environmental behavior and collaborates with the National Care Experience Programme on healthcare feedback analysis. Seed funding includes €301,930 for computational text analytics in healthcare. Labs & Teams Interdisciplinary research collaborations span psychology, data science, and public health, with a focus on applying machine learning to organizational challenges.

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
• Personality Psychology
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Upaka Rathnayake is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE) research unit at Atlantic Technological University Sligo, Ireland. He has held academic and research roles globally, including in Sri Lanka, Japan, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. His research focuses on water resources management, hydrological modeling, climate analysis, and AI-driven solutions for environmental challenges. He holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde and advanced certifications from Hokkaido University. Education: PhD in Optimal Management of Urban Sewer Systems (University of Strathclyde, 2013) Professional Memberships: Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Engineers New Zealand, International Association of Hydrological Sciences Research interests include: Hydrological modeling and climate change adaptation Multi-objective optimization and soft computing techniques Explainable AI applications in environmental systems Remote sensing and GIS for water resource management Recent articles highlight AI-driven solutions for air quality prediction, soil nutrient analysis, and flood risk assessment. Awards include the 2023 Presidential Award for Scientific Publications and multiple university excellence awards. He actively advises PhD students on projects like urban water systems optimization and climatic trends analysis. Rathnayake is an editorial board member of journals like Scientific Reports and PLoS ONE , contributing to peer review and policy-oriented research. His work bridges data-driven methods with traditional hydrological practices to address global environmental challenges.

• Water Resources Management
• Hydrological Modeling
• Climate Analysis
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Tancredi Caruso is an Associate Professor at the School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Siena (2006) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2015). His career includes roles as Reader and Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, and research fellowships at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Siena. Research Interests : Caruso's work focuses on biodiversity processes, aboveground-belowground linkages, ecological networks, and ecosystem responses to perturbations. His research has led to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and grants from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, NERC, EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie program, and others. Teaching & Professional Activities : Coordinates modules on environmental science, soil ecology, and conservation. Active in professional committees, including the IEA Committee. Languages: Italian, English, German (fluent), and French (reading). Grants & Collaborations : Leads projects like the ReEcoNet initiative. Recent grants include funding for wheat genetic diversity (EU), soil-microbe interactions (Leverhulme Trust), and climate-land use impacts (NERC). Key Contributions : Pioneered studies on mycorrhizal networks, soil microbial responses to drought, and the ecological role of oribatid mites. His work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation, emphasizing stochastic processes and biodiversity resilience.

• Microbial ecology
• Soil ecology
• Community ecology
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Alan Duggan is a Research Fellow in the Department of Building & Civil Engineering at the University of Galway, affiliated with the Engineering Research Group (ERG). His work focuses on sustainable construction practices, environmental engineering, and the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, particularly in peatland regions. He specializes in carbon footprint analysis, geotechnical challenges in peatland construction, and the development of low-carbon materials and techniques. Principal Investigator in ERG Focus areas: Peatland rehabilitation, carbon sequestration in construction materials, and sustainable transportation infrastructure His research integrates geotechnical engineering with environmental science, addressing challenges in ground improvement, drainage systems, and carbonation processes. Key contributions include studies on stabilized peat as a carbon sink and embodied carbon analysis in motorway construction. His publications span environmental sustainability, material science, and infrastructure planning, emphasizing practical solutions for reducing environmental impact in construction projects.

• Sustainable Construction
• Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering
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Dr. Hamid Rabiei is an Assistant Professor in Geography at the School of History and Geography, Dublin City University. He holds a PhD in Spatial Planning and Urban Development from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His research focuses on sustainable development, spatial inequalities, climate change, and remote sensing/GIS applications. He has secured prestigious grants like the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and published extensively in top-tier journals such as Habitat International and Applied Geography . His work bridges engineering, social science, and data science to address global challenges like environmental degradation and urbanization patterns. Key research interests include smart cities, spatial composite indicators, gentrification, and social vulnerability to natural hazards. He has contributed to developing novel models like the Adaptive Inverse Distance Weighting (AIDW) for population estimation and the Ordered Geographically Weighted Averaging (OGWA) for composite indicators. Recent work includes spatial analysis of internal migration impacts in Iran, Afghan immigrant segregation in Tehran, and ensemble modeling of extreme temperatures. He serves on editorial boards of academic journals in environmental studies and urban planning. His research emphasizes policy relevance, collaborating with decision-makers to translate findings into actionable strategies. Publications span 2023-2025, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to urban sustainability, disaster risk, and big data applications. Grants and fellowships highlight his international recognition, particularly in integrating geospatial techniques with socioeconomic analysis.

• Sustainable Development
• Spatial Inequalities
• Climate Change
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Dr. Andrew Harrington is a Lecturer in the Department of Science at South-East Technological University. His research focuses on biodiversity assessment, conservation biology, and molecular biology techniques applied to ecological studies. He specializes in using environmental DNA (eDNA) and metabarcoding to analyze bat feces and other biological samples to understand ecosystem dynamics and species interactions. His work addresses topics such as insect biodiversity, vector species identification (e.g., mosquitoes), and the dietary habits of endangered bat species like Rhinolophus hipposideros. Collaborations include projects on Ireland’s biodiversity and the application of molecular methods to ecological monitoring. Dr. Harrington has contributed to peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations since 2018, emphasizing innovative approaches to ecological assessment. He is currently accepting PhD students interested in these research areas.

• Biodiversity
• Conservation Biology
• Molecular Biology
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Dr. Joe Larragy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Studies at Maynooth University, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as PhD programme co-ordinator and Social Policy subject leader. His academic journey includes a BA Mod in Sociology from Trinity College Dublin, an MA in Social Theory from UCC, and a PhD in Social Policy from UCD. His research focuses on Social Policy and Ageing, Third Sector dynamics, volunteering, and state-civil society interactions. Notable contributions include founding Maynooth Green Campus (2012), driving Ireland's first fossil-free investment policy, and influencing national ageing strategies through policy submissions like A Bounty Not a Burden . He actively participates in initiatives like the Pensions Policy Research Group and ROSENet (Reducing Old-Age Social Exclusion). Professional roles include Board membership of County Kildare Leader Partnership Company (2011-2013), Academic Council representation at Maynooth, and advisory roles with NGOs in ageing sectors. His publications span civil society governance, social partnership history, and ageing policy, with key works published by Manchester University Press and Springer. Advocacy and grants highlight his climate justice work, policy advisory roles, and leadership in age-friendly initiatives like the Meath Age Friendly Alliance. Collaborative efforts include COST Action networks and European policy analysis projects.

• Social Policy
• Ageing Policy
• Third Sector
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Dr. Sharon Lambert is a Lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, specializing in psychological trauma, homelessness, and substance dependence. She joined UCC in 2015 after working in community-based services supporting marginalized groups. Her research focuses on trauma's impact on development, service design for vulnerable populations, and the social determinants of health. Education : PhD in Applied Psychology (UCC, 2008), PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UCC, 2016). Research Interests : Trauma-informed service design, drug-related bereavement, homelessness, mental health literacy, and the psychological effects of extreme weather events. She collaborates with statutory and voluntary organizations (e.g., HSE, An Garda Siochana) to translate research into practice. Grants : Lead/co-investigator on projects funded by the Health Research Board (€280k), Irish Research Council (€90k), and other bodies. Recent grants include trauma-informed care in acute hospitals and youth justice reform. Awards : President's Award for Teaching Excellence (2020), UCC Staff Impact Award (2018), and multiple interdisciplinary recognitions for trauma research. Professional Roles : Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, former Parole Board appointee (2020–2023), and advisor to national/international organizations on trauma-aware policies. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with Cork Simon Community on ACE studies and trauma-informed interventions. Active in the Trauma SIG of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

• Psychological Trauma
• Homelessness
• Mental Health
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Dr Marie Aronsson-Storrier is a Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, specializing in international law and disaster risk reduction. Previously, she held positions at the University of Reading, focusing on Global Law and Disasters. She holds a PhD in International Law from the University of Melbourne (2017), and her research explores international law's role in addressing disaster risk creation, human rights, and marginalized groups' inclusion in legal processes. Education: PhD in International Law, University of Melbourne (2017); Monash University LLB (Hons) and BA in Political Science. Research Interests: International lawmaking, disaster risk creation, human rights, use of force, global security, and the Anthropocene's legal implications. She currently examines how international law contributes to disaster risk mitigation and accountability mechanisms. Grants: Recipient of €91,170 from the Irish Research Council for the 'Home in Crisis' project (2025–2027), and €13,123 from Enterprise Ireland for ERC proposal development (2023–2025). Teaching: Coordinates and lectures on Principles of Public International Law, Contemporary Issues of International Law, and Law of the Sea for the 2024–2025 academic year. Also teaches Humanitarianism and the Law, and International Criminal Law. Publications: Authored/co-edited major works including The Cambridge Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction and International Law (2019), Defining Disaster: Disciplines and Domains (2022), and Research Handbook on Disasters and International Law (2nd ed., 2024). Her monograph Publicity in International Lawmaking (2020) critiques covert operations' impact on legal frameworks. Labs/Teams: Active in UCC's School of Law research groups focusing on international law and disaster governance.

• International Law
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Human Rights Law
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Dr. Salem S. Gharbia is the Head of the Department of Environmental Science and a Principal Investigator at Atlantic Technological University (ATU). He leads the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS) and co-founded the Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE). His research focuses on climate resilience, environmental monitoring, and modeling, with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), wireless sensor networks, and climate change impacts. Dr. Gharbia coordinates major EU projects like Horizon 2020 SCORE and has secured over €14M in research funding. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, where he received the prestigious Ussher Award. His work spans collaborations with the Irish EPA, Horizon Europe, and the Marine Institute, addressing coastal flooding, microplastic detection, and sustainable agriculture. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin. Research interests include climate adaptation strategies, urban resilience, and innovative sensor technologies for environmental monitoring. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges such as rising sea levels, extreme rainfall, and coastal erosion. Awards: Trinity College Ussher Award. Grants: Over €14M secured over five years for projects like EmpowerUS, Pro-climate, and WaterFutures. Advising: Accepting PhD students in environmental science and engineering. Labs: CERIS and MISHE, focusing on climate modeling and environmental systems.

• Climate Resilience
• Environmental Monitoring
• Environmental Modeling
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Professor Enda Cummins is a faculty member at University College Dublin (UCD), serving as Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. He also holds roles as Head of Teaching and Learning and Visiting Professor at KU Leuven, Belgium. His research focuses on risk assessment, predictive modeling, food safety, and environmental contamination, with an emphasis on chemicals (e.g., acrylamide, nanoparticles) and pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella). He leads a multidisciplinary team and coordinates the EU-funded H2020 ITN project PROTECT, addressing climate change impacts on food safety. Education: BAgrSc, MEngSc, PhD from UCD. Teaching emphasizes problem-based learning and integrates research innovations. He developed the EU-funded Erasmus+ Predictive Modelling and Risk Assessment program and coordinates the MEngSc in Food Engineering. Grants include projects on antimicrobial resistance, nanoparticle toxicity, and urease inhibitor efficacy. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 123 conference papers highlight his work on risk assessment, food safety, and environmental modeling.

• Risk assessment modeling
• Food safety
• Predictive modeling
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Olaf Schmidt is a Professor at the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin (UCD). His academic career includes roles such as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (2008–2017) and extends back to a Post-doctoral Research Assistant position (1999–2001). He holds a Ph.D. from UCD (2000), an M.Sc. in Soil Science from the University of Aberdeen (1993), and a Diplom-Agraringenieur from Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg (1992). Research Focus: Schmidt specializes in soil ecology, earthworm biology, stable isotope analysis, and sustainable agriculture. His work addresses topics like soil restoration, invasive species impacts, food authentication, and ecosystem rehabilitation. He leads projects such as Edaphobase 2.0 and the Gunnera tinctoria invasion studies. His research integrates molecular techniques, isotopic tracing, and large-scale data synthesis. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (2023) Honorary Member of the Association of Applied Biologists (2022) Fellow of the Institute of Soil Science (2023) Teaching & Outreach: Coordinates modules on soil science, environmental microbiology, and the circular bioeconomy. Engages in public lectures on topics like earthworm contributions to soil health. Collaborates internationally, including a visiting professorship at the University of Agriculture in Kraków (2022). Grants & Impact: Contributed to the SmartGrass project, enhancing sustainable agricultural practices through multispecies swards. His work on peat alternatives and mine tailings rehabilitation has practical implications for environmental management and policy. Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative and Soil BON network. Edaphobase 2.0 exemplifies his data-driven approach to soil biodiversity research.

• Soil Science
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Stable Isotope Analysis
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Matthias C. Rillig is a Professor of Plant Ecology at Freie Universität Berlin (since 2008) and Director of the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB) since 2013. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from UC Davis/San Diego State University (1993–1997) and postdoctoral research at the Carnegie Institution of Washington (1998–1999). He previously held roles at the University of Montana (1999–2007), advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Research Interests: Rillig's work focuses on soil ecology, mycorrhizal fungi, microplastic impacts, and global environmental change. He investigates how these factors influence biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and agricultural sustainability. His contributions bridge laboratory experiments, field studies, and policy-relevant analyses. Publications & Awards: With over 500 citations and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2017–2024), Rillig’s work spans journals like Ecology , Global Change Biology , and Nature . Awards include membership in the German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina) and Academia Europaea, alongside an ERC Advanced Grant (2015). Labs & Networks: Leading the Rillig Lab, his team explores soil-microbe-plant interactions and plastic pollution. Collaborations include global projects on microplastic dynamics and mycorrhizal networks. His lab’s findings inform environmental policies and sustainable practices.

• Soil Ecology
• Mycorrhizal Fungi
• Microplastics in Ecosystems
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Paul Maher is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick's Department of Psychology and Centre for Social Issues Research. His research focuses on emotions, attitudes, and political orientation, particularly the role of epistemic emotions in shaping political polarization and group identity. He investigates disillusionment as an affective response to meaning-threatening events and its link to ideological rigidity and nostalgic tendencies. His work employs bipartite network visualizations to map political attitude clusters, with notable contributions during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic analyzing how public health attitudes predict behavioral outcomes. Maher holds a PhD awarded in 2017. Education: PhD in Psychology (2017) Key Research Areas: Political Psychology, Epistemic Emotions, Attitude Networks, Misinformation, Identity Dynamics Collaborations: Extensive work with institutions including the University of Limerick's Centre for Social Issues Research and international teams on computational social science models. His recent studies explore how social norms and opinion-sharing behaviors reinforce group identities, with applications in understanding polarization during crises. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and societal resilience through his work on trust in science and pandemic responses. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, integrating agent-based modeling, network analysis, and experimental psychology. His work on disillusionment's role in Brexit and Trump phenomena demonstrates real-world policy relevance.

• Social Psychology
• Political Attitudes
• Epistemic Emotions
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Dr. Anne Marie O'Hagan is a Senior Research Fellow at MaREI Centre in University College Cork, with over 20 years of expertise in coastal and marine research. Specializing in Marine Spatial Planning, Coastal Management, and Offshore Renewable Energy governance, she serves as Principal Investigator for the Marine Institute-funded CoCoMar project and coordinates the SIMAtlantic project. Dr. O'Hagan holds a PhD on the legal framework for integrated coastal management and a law degree from National University of Ireland, Galway. Her research program examines: Legal and policy frameworks for ocean energy development Marine spatial planning implementation Coastal resilience and climate adaptation Ecosystem-based management approaches Blue carbon potential and valuation Dr. O'Hagan's recent publications demonstrate extensive contributions to marine governance literature, with particular focus on regulatory frameworks for offshore renewables, integrated coastal management, and transboundary marine planning. Her work combines legal analysis with spatial planning approaches to address complex environmental challenges. She actively participates in international working groups including IEA-OES and ICES, and chairs the law and governance sub-group of Ireland's Expert Advisory Group on Marine Protected Areas. As an educator, Dr. O'Hagan guest lectures on marine law and policy in UCC's LLM and MSc programs, bridging scientific and legal perspectives on marine governance.

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Coastal Management
• Marine Renewable Energy
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