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John Cotter is a Full Professor of Finance and Chair in Quantitative Finance at University College Dublin's Smurfit School of Business. He holds a PhD from Queen's University Belfast and prior academic roles include Associate Professor (2006-2012) and Senior Lecturer (2004-2006). His research focuses on volatility modeling, risk management, and asset pricing with applications in equity, real estate, and derivative markets. Cotter directs the Centre for Financial Markets and the Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2), a multi-university research initiative funded by Science Foundation Ireland. Education: BComm and MEconSc from University College Cork, PhD in Finance from Queen's University Belfast. Research interests span asset pricing, volatility modeling, risk management, and financial market integration. His work has been published in top journals like Journal of Banking and Finance and Journal of International Money and Finance . He has secured grants including the ADAPT Phase 2 project (2021-2026). Cotter advises the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) and has consulted for numerous organizations globally. Notable awards include the UCD Outstanding Educator Teaching Award and UCD School of Business Research Contribution Award. He serves as Associate Editor for three journals and has supervised numerous PhD students through FMC2.

• Finance
• Quantitative Finance
• Volatility Modelling
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Dimitra Psychogiou is a Full Professor of Microwave Engineering at University College Cork and Principal Investigator at Tyndall National Institute's CONNECT Centre in Cork, Ireland. She leads the Advanced RF Technology Group, driving innovation in reconfigurable RF systems for next-generation wireless networks. Her academic credentials include: Dipl.-Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras (2008) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2013) Prof. Psychogiou's research pioneers reconfigurable microwave filters , non-reciprocal RF components , and additive manufacturing for antenna systems . Her work bridges theoretical microwave engineering with practical implementations in 5G/6G front-ends, emphasizing sustainability through hyperflexible filtering architectures that reduce hardware complexity and energy consumption. Key innovations include acoustic-wave resonator filters and 3D-printed RF components enabling unprecedented miniaturization. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a strategic shift toward multifunctional RF integration , where filtering coexists with isolation, amplification, and switching in single modules. This trend addresses critical industry needs for compact, software-defined radio front-ends in satellite communications and IoT networks, with increasing emphasis on reflectionless topologies and spatiotemporal modulation techniques. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2021 Roberto Sorrentino Prize 2021 SFI Research Professorship 2020 NSF CAREER Award 2020 URSI Young Scientist Award UC Boulder Junior Faculty Research Award Prof. Psychogiou actively shapes her field through leadership roles as Chair of IEEE MTT-13 Committee and Secretary of USNC-URSI Commission D, while serving as Associate Editor for IEEE MWCL and IJMWT. Her group collaborates extensively with semiconductor foundries and wireless infrastructure companies to transition lab innovations to commercial applications. The Advanced RF Technology Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for GaAs MMIC prototyping, 3D-printed RF component fabrication, and full-wave electromagnetic characterization, supporting Ireland's strategic position in European telecommunications research.

• Microwave Engineering
• RF Filters
• Millimeter-wave Technology
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Prof. Liam Murphy is a Full Professor of Computer Science & Informatics at University College Dublin (UCD) and Director of the Performance Engineering Laboratory. He holds a B.E. from UCD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on performance engineering of networks, software systems, and multimedia transmissions. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and is an IEEE member and Fellow of the Irish Computer Society. Education: B.E. in Electrical Engineering, UCD (1985) M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, UC Berkeley (1988, 1992) Research Interests: Dynamic resource allocation in networks Cloud computing efficiency Software performance engineering Wireless multimedia systems Quality of Service (QoS) optimization Recent work emphasizes energy-efficient cloud workflows, multi-objective data center optimization, and decentralized traffic simulation. Grants & Awards: Fellow of the Irish Computer Society (2007) Conference Paper Awards (2004, 2002, 2001) Principal Investigator in multiple funded projects (e.g., EU-funded traffic simulation, cloud resource allocation) Advising & Labs: Directed 24 Ph.D. and 8 M.Sc. students. Leads the Performance Engineering Laboratory (PEL), focusing on distributed systems, cloud efficiency, and network performance. Collaborates on industry-relevant projects like crovan (UCD/DCU campus company). Teaching: Coordinates courses on computer science fundamentals, distributed systems performance, and software engineering at UCD.

• Computer Science
• Networking
• Telecommunications
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Conor Ryan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick. He is a Science Foundation Ireland-funded Investigator since 2002 and a member of multiple research centres including Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre and the Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre. His research focuses on Genetic Programming, Grammatical Evolution, and their applications in domains like healthcare analytics, digital circuit design, and financial modeling. He has authored over 250 publications, with recent work emphasizing automated feature selection in medical diagnostics, neural architecture search, and blockchain ecosystems. Teaching includes courses on Foundations of Computer Science and Computer Games Programming. Research interests span evolutionary computation, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications. Collaborations involve global institutions, reflecting his work's impact across computer science, engineering, and healthcare. His research has addressed challenges in breast cancer diagnosis via genetic algorithms, cryptocurrency volatility prediction using random forests, and automated generation of digital circuits. Ongoing projects explore interpretability in AI, energy-efficient computing, and sustainable transport systems through predictive analytics. Professional memberships include roles in the Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science and the Data-Driven Computer Engineering Research Centre, underscoring his commitment to interdisciplinary innovation.

• Genetic Programming
• Genetic Algorithms
• Grammatical Evolution
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Zohreh Pourzolfaghar is an Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the School of Business, Maynooth University (MU). She serves as Director of the IT-Enable Innovation Programme and cluster lead for the Digital Construction cluster at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI). She is also a member of Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software. Education: PhD in Project Management (University Putra Malaysia, 2011); MSc in Management Systems and Productivity; BSc in Software Engineering. Research Interests : Focuses on digital transformation for SMEs, information management in construction, and smart city architectures. Leads EU-funded projects like EnTrust (agri-data governance), DIGI+ (sustainable digital transformation), and DigiFABs (food & beverage SMEs). Co-PI for projects such as GDI-IE (genomic data infrastructure) and PERFORM (digital retail innovation). Grants & Awards : Secured funding from SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and EU. Notable awards include the BIM Hero Award (2022) and Research Engaged Award (2022). Teaching : Courses include Digital Business, Digital Technology Governance, and Enterprise Architecture. Advises PhD students in MIS and digital transformation. Industry Collaboration : Works with firms like ArcDox and Corballis Technologies on BIM standards and data governance. Active in national and EU policy networks, including NSAI committees.

• Digital Transformation
• Smart Cities
• Information Management
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Dr. Robert O’Connor is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physical Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU) , specializing in interface chemistry and thin film characterization. His work bridges semiconductor physics and energy harvesting technologies , with a focus on materials like high-κ dielectrics and III-V substrates. BSc in Applied Physics (2001), DCU PhD in Semiconductor Physics (2005), DCU His research employs X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) to study material interfaces in devices such as MOSFETs and photoelectrochemical systems . He leads a 4-year SFI-funded project on solar water splitting for hydrogen fuel and collaborates with Trinity College Dublin (SPOKE project) and IMEC, Belgium on area-selective deposition techniques. His lab utilizes a state-of-the-art integrated ALD-XPS tool . His scientific awards include the Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship , Irish Research Council EMBARK Fellowship , and SFI TIDA Award . Publications span high-κ dielectrics , self-assembled monolayers , and block copolymer lithography , with recent work on graphene oxide heterostructures and recyclability in additive manufacturing . He supervises 5 postgraduate students and teaches modules like Final Year Project (PS451) and Solid State Physics I (PS204) . Collaborations include institutions such as IMEC and Trinity College Dublin , with tools like the integrated ALD-XPS system at DCU.

• Interface Chemistry
• Thin Film Characterization
• Semiconductor Physics
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Muhammad Muddasar is a Researcher at the University of Limerick's School of Engineering, affiliated with the Bernal Institute. His primary research focuses on developing sustainable materials derived from lignin for energy harvesting and storage applications. Under the supervision of Professor Maurice Collins, he investigates advanced materials such as hydrogels, ionic conducting membranes, and carbon nanomaterials to enhance renewable energy systems. His work emphasizes reducing environmental impact through innovative synthesis techniques and lifecycle analysis. Key research areas include thermoelectric materials, bioenergy production, microbial electrolysis cells, and lignin valorization. Collaborations span topics like low-grade thermal energy recovery, supercapacitor optimization, and carbon fiber production improvements. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions include over 17 peer-reviewed publications between 2021-2025, showcasing impactful work in Materials Today Sustainability, Advanced Functional Materials, and ACS Applied Polymer Materials. His articles highlight trends in lignin-derived materials for energy applications, sustainable manufacturing, and nanomaterial-driven bioenergy systems. Active in international networks, his research bridges material science and renewable energy engineering, addressing global sustainability challenges.

• Sustainable Materials
• Energy Harvesting
• Energy Storage
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Dr. Krishnendu Guha is an Assistant Professor and CONNECT Funded Investigator at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork. His research bridges embedded systems, cybersecurity, and quantum-safe hardware design with AI and bio-inspired strategies. PhD: University of Calcutta (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India) Postdoctoral: University of Florida Past Roles: Research Fellow at Intel India, Visiting Scientist at Indian Statistical Institute, Temporary Assistant Professor at NIT Jamshedpur His research focuses on embedded systems security , real-time security mechanisms , and quantum-safe hardware . He integrates AI (e.g., neural networks) and bio-inspired strategies (e.g., gecko crypsis behavior) into security frameworks for FPGAs and edge platforms. Recent publications highlight trends in blockchain for supply chains , quantum machine learning , secure FPGA architectures , and distributed AI systems . His work addresses energy efficiency, fault detection, and decentralized security in hardware. As a CONNECT Centre member, Dr. Guha contributes to advanced research in reconfigurable systems and cybersecurity. Grants and collaborations span quantum-safe design, cloud FPGA security, and hardware trojan mitigation.

• Embedded Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
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Yan Delaure is Associate Professor of Fluid Mechanics at Dublin City University's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Deputy Director of the DCU Water Institute. His research focuses on multiphase flows, environmental hydraulics, and computational fluid dynamics applications in wastewater treatment and marine systems. Research includes microbubble dynamics for aeration, fluid-structure interactions in deformable systems, and biomimetic antifouling solutions. Recent publications explore advanced simulation methods for turbulent flows and additive manufacturing process optimization.

• Multiphase Flows
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Orla Feely is the President of University College Dublin (UCD), having previously served as Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact (2014–2023). She holds a BE from UCD and MS/PhD degrees from UC Berkeley, where her thesis won the DJ Sakrison Memorial Prize. Her research focuses on nonlinear circuits and systems, supported by grants from Science Foundation Ireland and the Wellcome Trust. She is a Fellow of IEEE, Engineers Ireland, and the Royal Irish Academy, and has held leadership roles in organizations like CESAER and the Irish Research Council. Education: BE, University College Dublin MS, University of California, Berkeley PhD, University of California, Berkeley Research interests include nonlinear circuits, systems dynamics, and MEMS technology. Key grants include funding for gravitational turbulence studies (Wellcome Trust, 2024–2026) and nonlinear effects in communications circuits (SFI, 2003–2012). Awards include the IEEE Fellow distinction for contributions to nonlinear discrete-time circuits and systems. Professional activities include chairing the IEEE Technical Committee on Nonlinear Circuits and Systems, serving on the Higher Education Authority Board, and judging panels for the BT Young Scientist and Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

• Nonlinear Circuits and Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Circuits and Systems Design
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Dr. John G. Hayes is a Senior Lecturer at University College Cork (UCC) in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. from UCC (1998), an M.S.E.E. from the University of Minnesota (1989), an M.B.A. from California Lutheran University (1993), and a B.E. from UCC (1986). His academic career began at UCC in 2000, and he directs the Power Electronics Research Laboratory (PERL) , focusing on industrial collaborations with companies like Analog Devices and General Motors. Research Interests : Power electronics, magnetic components, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and energy storage. Notable Work : Joint author of Electric Powertrain: Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives for Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles (Wiley, 2018) and its Chinese edition (2021). Scientific Awards : 2011 IEEE William M. Portnoy Award for Best Paper/Presentation at IEEE ECCE. Advising : Supervised 10+ Ph.D. students across powertrain modeling, magnetic materials, and converter control. Current advisee: Conor Healy (Doctoral Degree). Labs : Leads PERL, which develops high-power converters for automotive and renewable energy applications, partnering with industry leaders like SMA Magnetics and United Technologies.

• Energy Storage Systems
• High-power Power Converters
• Electrically Propelled Vehicles (Electric, Hybrid, Fuelcell)
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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

• DNA Computing
• Molecular Programming
• Self-Assembly
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John Breslin is a Personal Professor in Electronic Engineering at the College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, serving as Director of the TechInnovate and AgInnovate programmes. Associated with two Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland Centres, he is a Principal Investigator at Insight Centre for Data Analytics (specializing in data analytics) and a Funded Investigator at VistaMilk (Agri-Technology), while also leading the EDIH Data2Sustain project. With an h-index of 50, over 12,000 citations, and 300+ peer-reviewed publications including seminal books on the Social Semantic Web, he ranks among Ireland's most influential researchers in digital technologies. Breslin's research fundamentally bridges Semantic Web technologies, AI-driven data analytics, and practical innovation. His co-creation of the SIOC framework—implemented across 65,000+ websites by entities like Yahoo and Boeing—demonstrates real-world impact in social data interoperability. Current work leverages blockchain and federated learning for sustainable Agri-Technology through VistaMilk, while his TechInnovate programmes translate academic research into commercial ventures across healthcare, smart manufacturing, and energy systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in AI-enhanced security (35% of works), blockchain applications for sustainability (27%), and multimodal AI for healthcare (20%). His team pioneers privacy-preserving techniques for IoT and medical devices, neurosymbolic visual reasoning frameworks, and federated learning architectures addressing data heterogeneity—directly supporting his roles in national research infrastructures like Insight and VistaMilk. John has received several prestigious awards: IIA Net Visionary Award (twice) ITAG Outstanding Contribution to the ICT Sector Award Galway Chamber President’s Award Best Irish-Published Book Award (2020 for Old Ireland in Colour) Multiple Best Paper Awards He leads major research initiatives funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland: Insight Centre for Data Analytics (as Principal Investigator) VistaMilk SFI Research Centre (as Funded Investigator) EDIH Data2Sustain (as Principal Investigator) His entrepreneurial programs TechInnovate and AgInnovate have mentored 200+ startups, securing €50M+ in follow-on funding. Breslin co-founded PorterShed (Galway City Innovation District) and serves on Scale Ireland's Steering Group, creating Ireland's most active regional innovation ecosystem outside Dublin. He maintains active industry partnerships with Vodafone, Boeing, and agricultural cooperatives through VistaMilk's testbed facilities.

• Semantic Web
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Usman Ali is an Assistant Professor and Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin. He holds a Ph.D. in 'A data-driven GIS-based approach for multi-scale residential building energy modeling' (2020) from UCD and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Lahore University of Management Science (2013). His research focuses on machine learning, GIS modeling, urban building energy systems, and energy performance certification. He has contributed to projects like the U.S.-Ireland R&D initiative on building stock classification and energy prediction, and collaborated with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on energy policy research. His work emphasizes data-driven solutions for energy efficiency, urban sustainability, and policy decision-making. Education: Ph.D., University College Dublin (2020) M.Sc., Lahore University of Management Science (2013) B.Sc., International Islamic University Islamabad (2008) Research emphasizes machine learning applications in energy modeling, GIS integration for urban planning, and energy policy frameworks. His recent work includes synthetic building datasets, occupancy-based energy analysis, and uncertainty quantification in energy systems.

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• GIS Modeling
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Rui Teixeira is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). He leads UCD's Centre for Critical Infrastructure Research (CCIR) and focuses on Uncertainty Quantification, Safety, and Risk in civil engineering systems, with applications to infrastructure resilience. His research emphasizes reliability analysis, multi-fidelity modeling, and AI-driven risk assessment. Education: MSc in Civil Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal PhD in Civil Engineering, Trinity College Dublin Professional Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, UCD Research Interests: Development of novel reliability analysis techniques Resilience of infrastructure systems Artificial intelligence applications for risk assessment Probabilistic system evaluation and safety standards Grants & Projects: Smart Enforcement of Transport Operations (SETO), Horizon Europe (2023–2026) Optimality-Tracking Civil Engineering Systems, Enterprise Ireland (2023–2025) Floating Offshore Wind Dynamic Cables (FlOWDyn), Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (2024–2027) Teaching: Coordinates courses such as 'Civil Engineering Systems' and 'Design of Structures 1'. Labs/Teams: Director of the Centre for Critical Infrastructure Research (CCIR), focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to infrastructure resilience.

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Civil Engineering Systems
• Resilience Engineering
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