جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
• Creole Languages
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Bettina Migge is a Full Professor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. She previously held academic positions at Goethe University Frankfurt and earned her PhD in Linguistics from The Ohio State University. She served as Head of School from 2016 to 2021 and has held leadership roles in research centers and committees, including the Royal Irish Academy and the Society for Pidgin and Creole Linguistics, of which she is President until 2023. She is Co-Editor of the Journal of Pidgin and Creole Languages and actively contributes to COST Action LITHME, focusing on language and technology. Her educational background includes studies at Universität Hamburg, Université de Cameroun, Freie Universität Berlin, and The Ohio State University, culminating in a PhD focused on African languages in creole genesis, with fieldwork in Suriname and Benin. She is fluent in Dutch, English, French, German, and Ndyuka/Pamaka. Bettina Migge's research centers on sociolinguistics, language contact, and creole languages, with a focus on multilingual contexts undergoing rapid social change such as urbanization and migration. Her work spans French Guiana, Suriname, and Ireland, examining structural and socio-pragmatic aspects of language use, linguistic landscaping, and computer-mediated communication. She has led significant projects like the trilingual DicoNenge(e) dictionary and has explored the role of AI in reshaping language practices. Her recent publications reflect a critical engagement with the impact of AI and machine learning on language, revealing colonial continuities in language technologies and questioning dataist ideologies. She investigates how language is materially produced in both colonial and digital contexts, emphasizing power, authenticity, and control. She has received research funding from the National Science Foundation (USA), IRCHSS, IRC, Ulysses grants, and French research units like SeDyL. Her collaborative projects include work on complementation in creoles, South Dublin English, and language practices in multilingual border zones. Bettina Migge supervises MA and PhD students in sociolinguistics, linguistic landscaping, and World Englishes. She is involved in numerous editorial and professional associations, including the Society for Caribbean Linguistics and The Global Council on Anthropological Linguistics. She has coordinated modules such as World Englishes, Sociolinguistics, and Research in Creole Languages. She leads and participates in public engagement activities, including workshops on AI in linguistics, multilingualism in Ireland, and dictionary launches. Her research team includes collaborators from Europe and beyond, and she is committed to participatory and ethnographically grounded approaches in language documentation and analysis.

• Computer-Mediated Communications
• Telecollaboration
• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mengdi Wang is a Lecturer and Research Assistant in Multilingualism at the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies (SALIS), Dublin City University. She teaches Chinese language and culture courses, including modules like Chinese Language and Culture 1 (Beginners) and Chinese Literature and Film . Her research focuses on Computer-Mediated Communications, Telecollaboration, and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, particularly in the context of Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) education. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including the XXIst International CALL Research Conference. Mengdi holds a First Class Honoured Graduate degree from University College Cork and has received notable awards such as the Outstanding Advisor in the 21st World Chinese Student Composition Competition. She is an active member of professional associations like the European Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning and the Ireland Association of Chinese Teaching, where she serves on the committee. Her work emphasizes intercultural communicative competences and technology-mediated task-based learning, particularly for adolescent learners. Recent research includes analyzing Zoom-based telecollaboration for Irish learners of Chinese and systematic reviews of CALL methodologies in CFL education.

• Educational Technology
• Digital Pedagogy
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Enda Donlon is an Associate Professor at Dublin City University's School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies, part of the DCU Institute of Education. He specializes in ICT integration in education, digital technologies for teacher training, and AI in education. As APF leader for the AI and Emerging Technologies strand of DCU's Doctor of Education Programme, he drives innovation in educational technology. His professional roles include former presidency of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) and governance roles in European educational research bodies like EERA. Research interests focus on digital pedagogy, teacher professional development, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in education. He has received prestigious awards including the DCU President’s Award for Innovation (2014) and Excellence in Teaching (2021 team award). Enda contributes to academic governance through editorial roles in journals like International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education and Irish Educational Studies . His work bridges theory and practice, exploring topics such as cybersecurity professionals’ learning needs, pandemic-era academic collaboration, and AI’s role in reshaping educational landscapes. Ongoing projects include frameworks for computational thinking education and virtual/augmented reality applications in teacher training.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Terminology
• Discourse Analysis
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandrine Peraldi is an Assistant Professor in Linguistics at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, University College Dublin (UCD). She currently serves as Head of Linguistics and Deputy Head of School, and coordinates the Graduate Diploma in Localisation. With a PhD from Paris Diderot University, her career includes over a decade as Research Director at ISIT in Paris, where she led interdisciplinary research and international collaborations. Her educational background includes: PhD in Theoretical, Descriptive and Automatic Linguistics, Paris Diderot University MLitt, Paris Diderot University Master’s in Language Industry and Specialised Translation Certification in University Teaching and Learning, UCD Dr. Peraldi's research focuses on Corpus Linguistics, Terminology, Discourse Analysis (especially in professional contexts), Intercultural Communication , and Translation Studies , with a strong emphasis on machine translation and post-editing. Her work bridges cognitive, technological, and professional dimensions of language use. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward the multimodal analysis of virtual workplace communication, particularly how engagement and non-verbal cues function in online meetings. She has also contributed significantly to metaphor analysis in political discourse and the integration of corpus tools in translation workflows. Her scientific contributions are recognized through active participation in peer review for journals such as Meta , TEANGA , and International Journal of Organisations , and editorial leadership as former Editor-in-Chief of the Bulletin du CRATIL . She has secured major funding from the European Commission (TransCert, QUALETRA, PICT, AGORA), UKRI-AHRC, and the National Forum for Teaching and Learning. She supervises PhD students and leads research projects such as the Interactional Variation Online project. She is also involved in professional service through the Human Research Ethics Committee and the EMT assessor network. Dr. Peraldi leads several research and teaching initiatives, including the ENEOLI Cost Action on lexical innovation and the development of scenario-based intercultural learning resources.

Anne O'Keeffeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Anne O'Keeffe is a distinguished academic specializing in Applied Linguistics at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. As Director of the Inter-Varietal Applied Corpus Studies (IVACS) Research Centre, she leads projects analyzing online workplace discourse through multimodal corpus methods. Her work bridges corpus linguistics with second language acquisition, focusing on pattern recognition and data-driven learning. Current affiliation: University of Limerick Director: IVACS Research Centre PhD supervision: 14 current students Research interests span Corpus Linguistics , Pragmatics , and Discourse Analysis , with particular focus on Learner Corpora and Media Discourse . She pioneered the Limerick Corpus of Irish English and explores digital communication patterns post-COVID-19. Recent publications examine virtual workplace discourse (2024), data-driven learning design (2023), and pos tag sequences in L2 acquisition (2024). These works demonstrate intersections between usage-based theory and pedagogical innovation . Scientific recognition includes the Government of Ireland International Scholarship (2015). Her supervision extends to PhD candidates analyzing learner grammar , corpus applications , and virtual communication patterns .

Karen Mary Nevilleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Decision Support Systems
• Emergency Management
• Cybersecurity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karen Mary Neville is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Information Systems at University College Cork 's Cork University Business School . She founded and directs the Centre for Resilience and Business Continuity (CRBC) , securing over €14M in research funding while influencing European and Irish policy through Horizon Europe projects at TRL 8-9. Education : PhD (IS Security, University of Bath 2010), MA in Education (UCC 2011), PGCTLHE (2007), MSc (MIS, UCC 2000), BSc (BIS, UCC 1998) Research Interests : Focus on Decision Support Systems under stress, Cybersecurity , Emergency Management , and Business Continuity , with methodologies in Design Science Research and Action Research Her publications span high-impact journals like Information Systems Journal and Journal of Information Technology , book chapters on educational technology, and conference proceedings at ECIS and AMCIS. She has received multiple GradIreland Postgraduate Course Awards and the 2021 UCC Consultancy Award. As Director of the BIS PhD Programme , she supervises doctoral research on IS security behavior and real-time decision coordination. Her work bridges academia-industry through Enterprise Ireland grants and EU Horizon projects, developing deployable crisis management solutions.

• Technology in Education
• E-Learning
• Computer-Mediated Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miriam Judge is a Lecturer in the School of Communications at Dublin City University (DCU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She previously served as Programme Chair (2010–2013) and School Research Convenor (2006–2011). Her research focuses on technology in education, e-learning, qualitative methodologies, and instructional design. **Education**: PhD in ICT in Education from DCU. Professional background includes roles as a Corporate Video Producer/Director and instructional designer in the tech industry. **Research Interests**: Explores ICT integration in schools, digital assessment tools (e.g., DALDIS project), cross-cultural learning models, and the societal impact of technology. Recent work emphasizes pandemic-driven digital adaptation and AI implications for education policy. **Publications**: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including work on tablet integration (MICOOL Project), AI in education, and interactive whiteboard studies. Awards : ICS Fellow (2018), DCU Career Start Fellowship (2006) Current Projects**: Principal Investigator for DALDIS (2019–2022) and MICOOL (2015–2017). Teaching**: Coordinates courses like E-Learning Design and Advanced Video Production. **Grants**: Secured funding for projects on sustainability curriculum infusion (EU Tempus) and tablet-based learning (Erasmus+).

Marta Rocchiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Business Ethics
• Virtue Ethics
• Digital Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marta Rocchi is an Associate Professor of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics at the DCU Business School in Dublin City University. Her academic background includes a PhD in Business from the University of Navarra (Spain) with specialization in finance ethics, an MSc and BSc in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome. She has held roles as Research Fellow and Vice-Director at Rome's Markets, Culture and Ethics Research Centre, and was a Visiting Scholar at Bentley University's Hoffman Center for Business Ethics. Her research focuses on virtue ethics in business and finance, digital ethics, future of work ethics, and AI ethics. Notable publications appear in Business Ethics Quarterly , Journal of Business Ethics , and British Journal of Management . She teaches courses on business ethics, finance ethics, and introductory business studies. Key Awards: 2024 Irish Academy of Management Educator of the Year, 2023 President's Teaching Innovation Award, 2019 Ethics & Trust in Finance Global Award. Professional Service: Member of DCU Sustainability Council, former committee member of Business School Teaching & Learning Committee, and member of multiple editorial boards including Acta Philosophica . Her work bridges philosophical ethics (particularly MacIntyrean tradition) with contemporary challenges like algorithmic management, fintech ethics, and digital transformation. She emphasizes practical wisdom in leadership and organizational behavior, advocating for ethics-centered approaches to emerging technologies and workplace dynamics.

• BioNano Interactions
• Protein-Nanoparticle Interactions
• Quantitative BioNanoInteraction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kenneth Dawson is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry and Director of the Centre for BioNano Interactions (CBNI) at University College Dublin's School of Chemistry. A pioneering figure in bionanoscience, he founded the concept of the 'protein corona,' which defines engineered nanoparticles' biological identity. His career spans leadership roles at UCD since 2007 and academic positions at institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Oxford. Prof. Dawson's research focuses on: Nanoscale interactions between synthetic materials and biological systems Protein corona dynamics and its impact on nanoparticle targeting Quantitative modeling of nanoparticle uptake and trafficking Design of smart delivery systems via surface engineering Shape-dependent immunomodulation and epigenetic effects His recent publications analyze: 2025: Nanoparticle shape-driven T cell receptor modifications 2023: Ultrasmall nanoparticle behavior in biological systems 2022: Epigenetic regulation via nanoscale spatial stress 2021: Magnetic nanoparticle recovery for intracellular trafficking studies Scientific honors include Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2017), Cozzarelli Prize (2008), and IBM Supercomputing Awards (1991). He serves on editorial boards for Nature Research and ACS Applied Bio Materials . As an educator, he has supervised multiple PhD students and coordinated modules in chemical thermodynamics. His grant portfolio includes EU-funded projects like HYBRID (2018-2022) and Bio-PADT (2023-2027), supporting interdisciplinary research in nanosafety and therapeutic applications.

• Computational Catalysis
• Electrocatalysis
• Sustainable Energy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Max García-Melchor is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin, where he leads the Computational Catalysis and Energy Materials (CCEM) Group. He is also a Principal Investigator at the AMBER Centre, funded by Science Foundation Ireland, and serves as Course Director for the MSc in Energy Science since 2021. Education: BSc in Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona MSc in Theoretical Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona PhD in Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2012) Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Beatriu de Pinós Fellow, Stanford University & SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory His research focuses on the application of quantum mechanics and machine learning to understand and design catalysts for sustainable energy. Key areas include electrocatalysis, metal oxides, 2D materials, and homogeneous catalysis. His group collaborates globally with experimental teams to validate theoretical predictions and accelerate catalyst discovery. The most recent publications show a strong trend toward machine learning in catalysis , electrocatalytic CO2 and nitrogen conversion , hydrogen evolution , and mechanistic insights in organometallic systems . These works frequently appear in high-impact journals such as Science , Nature Energy , and Nature Communications , reflecting a deep integration of computation and experiment. Scientific Awards: Roger Parsons Medal, Royal Society of Chemistry (2021) Research Ally Prize, Irish Research Council (2021) Best Young Scientist Award, Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry (2020) Springer Theses Award (2013) Beatriu de Pinós Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014) Sant Jordi Award (2009) Max García-Melchor advises multiple graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and his group has secured significant research grants, including SFI funding through the AMBER Centre. He is actively involved in editorial roles, serving on the Early Career Advisory Board of ChemCatChem and as Reviewer Editor for Frontiers in Catalysis . His lab, the CCEM Group, focuses on computational catalyst design , mechanistic elucidation , and collaborative discovery with experimentalists to develop next-generation energy materials.

Nadia Elghobashi-Meinhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Molecular Dynamics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Nadia Elghobashi-Meinhardt is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, holding an Ad Astra Fellowship. She earned her BSc in Chemistry from Stanford University (1999), followed by an MSc (2001) and PhD (2005) in Theoretical Chemistry at the Free University Berlin. Her postdoctoral work includes theoretical chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute (2006) and computational biophysics at Heidelberg University (2007-2009). She later led a junior research group at the Free University Berlin (2011) and studied metalloenzyme catalysis at Technical University Berlin (2019). Her research focuses on computational biophysics , combining quantum mechanics (QM), molecular mechanics (MM), hybrid QM/MM, and machine learning to decipher structure-function relationships in biological systems. Key areas include biocatalysis in metalloenzymes, lysosomal protein dynamics in sterol homeostasis, and applications of computational methods to diseases like Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC). Her work bridges structural biology and quantum chemistry, with implications for clean energy and therapeutic development. Recent studies examine TRPML2 ion channels (2025), phosphatidylserine synthase regulation of SREBP pathways (2025), and transaminase-driven cascades for chiral N-heterocycles (2025). She also investigates sialin transporters (2024) and vitamin-K-dependent enzymes (2024), contributing to understanding lysosomal and metabolic disorders. Scientific Awards Ad Astra Fellowship (2023) Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2024) At UCD, she teaches Symmetry and Computational Chemistry (CHEM30230), Applied Introductory and Physical Chemistry (CHEM10130), and Scientific Enquiry (SCI10010), while coordinating Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry (CHEM41430). She supervises PhD students in projects involving lysosomal proteins, nitrogenase mechanisms, and computational approaches to disease-related pathways.

Aidan Mooneyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computer Science Education
• Eye-tracking Technologies
• Accessibility in Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aidan Mooney is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Computer Science Department at Maynooth University, part of the Faculty of Science & Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Ireland Maynooth and a Postgraduate Diploma in Third-Level Teaching & Learning. His research focuses on computer science education, eye-tracking technologies, accessibility, and digital watermarking. He has led initiatives like the PACT project to introduce computational thinking in secondary education and co-developed resources such as Bebras-style computational thinking modules. Mooney has published extensively on programming education, including works on hybrid programming environments (Hybrid Java) and automated grading systems. He received the Maynooth University Teaching Award (2023) and actively contributes to committees such as the Science Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee and the Academic Council Discipline Board. His teaching roles include first-year coordinator and MAP Academic Advisor, emphasizing student support through the Computer Science Support Centre. His research spans over two decades, with early work on chaos-based digital watermarking and recent advancements in AI-driven predictive models for student success. Collaborations include projects with educators and institutions to enhance computational literacy across primary and secondary levels. Key contributions include co-authoring books on digital watermarking (e.g., Generation and Detection of Chaotic Watermarks ), and peer-reviewed articles in journals like the All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education . His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical educational innovations, addressing challenges in programming pedagogy and student engagement.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Coastal Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. John O'Sullivan is an Associate Professor and Head of School at the University of College Dublin's School of Civil Engineering. He is a Fellow of the UCD Earth Institute and a member of the UCD Dooge Centre for Water Resources Research. His expertise spans catchment hydrology, river hydraulics, fluvial processes, and coastal engineering. He leads major projects like ACCLIMATIZE (climate change modeling for coastal waters) and ECOSTRUCTURE (sustainable coastal defenses). O'Sullivan has over 100 publications and supervised 8 PhD/MSc students. He coordinates modules in Hydraulics, Professional Work Experience, and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering. Education: BA (Mathematics), Trinity College Dublin BAI (Engineering), Trinity College Dublin DPhil, University of Ulster MSc (Civil Engineering), Queen's University Belfast Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, UCD Research Interests: Focus on water-sensitive urban design, sediment transport modeling, and microbial pollution in aquatic systems. His work integrates field measurements with machine learning for predictive models in coastal resilience and water quality forecasting. Grants & Projects: ACCLIMATIZE (EU Bathing Water Directive compliance) SWIM (real-time bathing water quality models) ECOSTRUCTURE (eco-friendly coastal defenses) RECONNECT (river barrier impact assessments) Professional Activities: Leadership roles in Engineers Ireland, including Chair of the Civil Engineering Division. Active in curriculum development, including a hybrid academic advising model praised for improving student engagement. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams in the Dooge Centre and Earth Institute, collaborating on projects like microplastic fate studies and antimicrobial resistance tracking in rivers.

• Proteomics
• Protein Interactions
• Synthetic Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Assoc Professor Gerard Cagney serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Mass Spectrometry Core at the University College Dublin in the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science. His research spans proteomics, epigenetics, and systems biology with applications in psychiatric biomarker discovery, plant biochemistry, and microbial biotechnology. He leads the BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Center's WP2 and has secured major grants from Wellcome Trust and Science Foundation Ireland. Current roles: Director, Mass Spectrometry Core (2018-present); Head of Research, Impact, Innovation, SBBS (2018-present) Education: BSc (UCD), PhD (Queen's University Belfast) Research interests include: Proteomic biomarker development for psychosis risk prediction Epigenetic regulation through histone modifications and chromatin remodeling Plant protein extraction and bioactivity characterization (e.g., bitter gourd antidiabetic proteins) Microbial bioplastic (PHA) system proteomics in Pseudomonas putida Nanoscale shape-dependent epigenetic responses Recent grants include: Wellcome Trust IMPETUS grant (2021-2023) for proteomic psychosis markers Science Foundation Ireland BiOrbic grant (2019-2027) as Principal Investigator UCD Equip Scheme (2019-2020) for technology acquisition Previous SFI grants (2008-2013) for functional food research Professional activities involve: College Research Innovation Impact Board membership (2018-2020) Leadership in mass spectrometry core facility Collaborations with University of Nottingham and EU-GEI consortia

• Signal Transduction Pathways
• Cancer Biology
• Systems Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Gomez is an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine, University College Dublin, and a group leader at Systems Biology Ireland. His research integrates experimental proteomics, computational modeling, and systems biology to study signal transduction in cancer, with a focus on the Hippo pathway and its interactions with oncogenic networks like RAS/RAF and AKT. Prof Cert in University Teaching & Learning, UCD His recent work explores mitochondrial dysfunction in Barrett's oesophagus progression, ALS-related proteomic changes, and kinase-independent mechanisms in drug resistance. He employs multidisciplinary approaches spanning mass spectrometry, mathematical models, and cross-species validation. Key article trends include proteomic profiling of disease models (cancer, neurodegeneration), extracellular vesicle dynamics, and systems-level analysis of signaling crosstalk. His studies frequently involve pathway reconstruction and identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities. Gomez coordinates modules like Cell-Cell Signalling and Molecules in Medicine , and has served as a peer reviewer for journals including Nature Communications and Cancer Research . He leads a research team at Systems Biology Ireland and has secured grants such as the UCD Equip Scheme.