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Prof. Barry Smyth holds the Digital Chair of Computer Science at University College Dublin and serves as Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. A Fellow of the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI) since 2003 and Member of the Royal Irish Academy since 2011, he previously directed the Clarity Centre for Sensor Web Technologies (2008-2013) and led UCD's School of Computer Science and Informatics as Head of School. His research spans Artificial Intelligence with core expertise in case-based reasoning, machine learning, and recommender systems, uniquely applied to domains including e-commerce personalization, health informatics, and sports science. Recent work demonstrates exceptional translational impact through marathon training optimization systems that generate personalized injury-prevention protocols and performance predictions, bridging AI theory with real-world athletic applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI applications: 60% focus on sports science (particularly marathon running), 25% on privacy-enhanced recommender systems, and 15% on financial time-series analysis. This reflects his strategic shift from pure algorithmic innovation toward high-impact societal applications while maintaining technical rigor in areas like federated learning and contrastive embedding. Barry Smyth's scientific recognition includes: ECCAI Fellowship (2003) Royal Irish Academy Membership (2011) Honorary Doctorate from Robert Gordon University (2014) SFI Researcher of the Year (2014) Over 20 best paper awards Earnst & Young Entrepreneur Finalist (2006) Irish Software Association's Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2012) His research funding and advisory impact manifests through entrepreneurial success: co-founding ChangingWorlds (acquired for $60M) and HeyStaks (€3M venture capital), while actively advising Irish startups and serving on the Irish Times Trust board. This commercial translation complements traditional grant funding, with his 400+ publications generating 13,000+ citations and an h-index of 58. Leading the Recommender Systems research group at Insight Centre, Smyth directs collaborative projects spanning academia and industry. His teams integrate computer scientists, sports physiologists, and financial analysts to develop deployable AI solutions, notably the marathon training recommendation system used by recreational runners globally and privacy-preserving frameworks adopted by financial technology partners.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Case-Based Reasoning
• Machine Learning
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Ciarán Mac an Bhaird is an Associate Professor of Business and Management at Dublin City University (DCU), within the Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge department. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin, a B.Comm and LL.B from NUI Galway, and an M.Sc. in Finance from DCU. His academic role includes teaching and supervising PhD students focusing on enterprise policy, high-growth firm financing, and entrepreneurship education. Research interests span resourcing small firms, capital structure, alternative finance, and public policy for SMEs. He authored Resourcing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (Springer-Verlag, 2010), launched by the Irish Minister for Enterprise. His work has been published in journals like Small Business Economics and Venture Capital . He chairs the Entrepreneurial Finance track at the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference and serves as an associate editor for Research in International Business and Finance . Current PhD advisees include Simon Bridge, Nouf Alnasser, Batoul Batoulbanjar, and Sean O Reilly. Professional activities include contributions to policy reports for Enterprise Ireland and the Irish League of Credit Unions, and participation in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Programme.

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

• Management and performance of universities/business schools
• Innovation processes and failure experience
• Collaboration strategies in organizations
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Dr. Antoinette Flynn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of Limerick. She is an award-winning educator and researcher specializing in financial accounting and corporate finance, with a focus on intersections between entrepreneurship, gender diversity, and sustainable development. Research Interests: Entrepreneurship and Gender Diversity Entrepreneurial Finance Executive Remuneration and Corporate Governance Earnings Management and Corporate Social Responsibility International Corporate Governance and Accounting Education Scientific Awards: Best Paper award in the Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups track at the 41st ISBE conference (2018) Centre for Teaching and Learning Research Fund (2004) KBS Faculty Research Seed Funding Competition (2015, 2019) Teaching Philosophy: Grounded in Kolb's (1984) experiential learning theory, emphasizing collaborative, real-world assignments to contextualize abstract theories. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 1 (No Poverty).

• Entrepreneurship
• Gender Diversity
• Entrepreneurial Finance
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Prof Teresa Hogan serves as Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at DCU Business School, Dublin City University, and holds dual affiliations as a core member of the National Centre for Family Business (NCFB) and project manager for DCU's Small Business Charter. Her academic profile bridges rigorous scholarly work with practical business applications, focusing on financial dynamics within small enterprises and family-controlled organizations. Hogan's research portfolio centers on SME financing mechanisms, working capital optimization, venture capital ecosystems, and acquisition strategies in high-growth contexts. She specializes in teaching high-technology entrepreneurship to diverse student cohorts, leveraging her expertise in translating theoretical finance concepts into real-world business scenarios. Her scholarly output spans entrepreneurial finance, family business economics, and innovation funding systems. Analysis of her 2013-2025 publications reveals persistent thematic threads: financial literacy in family enterprises, capital structure dynamics in technology ventures, and cross-border acquisition patterns. Her work consistently employs empirical methodologies using European and global datasets, with increasing emphasis on family business finance and high-tech scale-up strategies in recent years. Key journals featuring her research include the Journal of Corporate Finance and Venture Capital. Hogan has secured substantial research funding from elite international sources including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Horizon2020, European Training Network, Global India, and the Irish Research Council. These grants support her investigations into entrepreneurial finance systems and family business resilience. Her knowledge transfer activities extend to practitioner engagement through the NCFB, notably via educational videos on family business financial literacy and contributions to the center's landmark '10 Years at the Forefront of Family Business Research in Ireland' report.

• SME Financing
• Working Capital Management
• Venture Capital
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Aidan Walsh is a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Organisation at RIKON, South East Technological University. He holds a PhD (2023) investigating competencies for managing lean projects in Irish hospitals, an MSc in Total Quality Management (1999), and a BSc in Business and Finance (1997). His research focuses on healthcare management, lean practices, organizational development, and entrepreneurial universities. Key areas include value-based healthcare implementation, cultural change in organizations, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Walsh critiques traditional lean methodologies and explores evolving structures in higher education institutions. His work has been published in journals like International Journal of Organizational Analysis and Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, with notable contributions to TQM philosophy and hospital management competency frameworks. Walsh currently accepts PhD students and has contributed to Scopus-indexed research with over 125 citations. His research collaborations include projects with leading academics in organizational analysis and healthcare systems.

• Healthcare Management
• Lean Management
• Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Emer Ní Bhrádaigh is a Professor at Dublin City University (DCU), based in the Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge department under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her roles include Principal Investigator for HEA-funded post-graduate entrepreneurship education modules and leadership in Ashoka Changemaker Campus initiatives. She chairs the Irish Social Finance Centre and serves on the Clann Credo Social Finance Investment Fund board. Education: PhD in Entrepreneurship, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Graduate Diploma in Statistics, TCD MBS (Hons) International Marketing, University College Dublin (UCD) BA (Hons) Irish & German, UCD Research Interests: Focuses on Gaeltacht entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship education. Her work explores minority language communities' economic and cultural dynamics, particularly in Irish-speaking regions. She emphasizes sustainable community development and language preservation through enterprise. Publications & Projects: Over 20 academic contributions since 2002, including studies on Gaeltacht socio-economic evolution and international conference presentations on social innovation. Key projects include the Erasmus+ Strategy for Change (2014) and leadership in DCU Enactus, a 5-time national winner in social entrepreneurship. Awards: Fellow of the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship. Grants & Advising: Secured HEA funding for entrepreneurship education. Actively supervises PhD students in Gaeltacht development and social innovation. Served on prestigious committees like the ISBE 2012 conference and ICSB 2014. Labs/Teams: Leads research teams in Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, collaborating internationally on social finance and Gaeltacht initiatives.

• Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Minority Language Groups
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Michael Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Dublin City University Business School's Financial and Operational Performance Group. A Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), he previously specialized in Financial Services Audit at KPMG and serves as a Senior Lecturer for professional ACCA training. Research concentrates on entrepreneurial finance, with current PhD studies at University College Dublin's Smurfit Graduate Business School exploring this domain. Professional consultancy includes advising SMEs on financial strategy and growth initiatives. No publications, awards, supervised students, or laboratory affiliations are documented.

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Accounting
• Financial Services
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Dr. Eugene Crehan is the Director of Programmes in the Department of Management and Organisation at South East Technological University (SETU), leading the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE). He specializes in managing enterprise development programmes, with expertise in early-stage businesses, regional innovation, and entrepreneurial education. His roles include external examiner for strategy and leadership modules at Technological University Dublin and University College Cork (UCC). Education: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), SETU (2019) MBA, University of New England (1997) BA and Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development Research Interests: Focus on investment strategies for start-ups, competitiveness enhancement, and entrepreneurial mindset cultivation. His work bridges academic research with practical business development, particularly in high-growth ventures and regional economic ecosystems. Key Projects: Leading the 'Pathways Mozambique' initiative (2023–2024), addressing agripreneurship and technology adoption for youth and women in Niassa, Mozambique. Awards & Affiliations: Irish Institute of Training & Development Fellow NCGE Entrepreneurship Education Fellow European Entrepreneurship Educators Fellow Labs/Teams: Active in CEDRE and the Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies, focusing on enterprise development and regional economic strategies.

• Entrepreneurship
• Early Stage Businesses
• Regional Innovation
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Professor Geraldine Ryan is Professor of Corporate Finance and Deputy Dean at Cork University Business School, University College Cork, with 25+ years' experience in research-led education. She leads programmes from undergraduate to executive levels and developed over 30 unique modules. Her research focuses on sustainable finance, corporate innovation, and renewable energy investment, directly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Research explores Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making through projects like Circular Economy, Co-Wind, MISTRAL, and CABBBIE. She evaluates socio-economic impacts of renewable projects as part of Ireland's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme Steering Group. Administratively, she drives accreditation standards as Vice Dean for Accreditation and shapes business education strategy as Deputy Dean. Her interdisciplinary work bridges finance, sustainability, and corporate innovation. Education: PhD in Corporate Finance MA Economics

• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Innovation
• Renewable Energy Investment
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William M Cockrum is a Professor of Finance at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he has taught for 33 years. He holds adjunct roles at Trinity College Dublin (member of the Business School’s Advisory Board and recipient of their 2016 Top Teaching Award) and Cranfield University (Advisory Board member of the Betteny Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies). He was also a Visiting Professor at Warwick University from 2004-2013, earning annual teaching awards there. Former CFO/CAO of Becker Paribas Inc. Consultant to CEOs in organization structure, strategy, finance, and administration Member of UCLA Anderson's Board of Visitors, Alumni Board, and multiple advisory committees His teaching focuses on entrepreneurial finance, leadership ethics, and real-world business challenges. Over 7,000 students have attended his courses. Education: MBA in Finance & Marketing (Harvard, 1961); B.A. Economics (DePauw University, 1959).

• Banking
• Board Management
• Brokerage Industry
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Dr. Damien Cassells is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business at Maynooth University School of Business. He holds a BA and MA in Economics from Maynooth University and a PhD from the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on sustainable business practices, energy policy, small business economics, and gender studies, with a particular interest in mental health intersections with economic dynamics. He has lectured at Trinity College Dublin, Technological University Dublin, and Vietnam National University. His work has been published in journals such as Social Science and Medicine , Small Business Economics , and Energy Policy . He currently serves on the editorial board of the International Small Business Journal and previously on Gender, Work & Organization . Research interests include renewable energy systems, transgender labor market outcomes, and the socio-economic impacts of fuel poverty. He has advised the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City on educational policy matters. His recent publications explore topics like stock market spillover effects on mental health and agglomeration impacts on SME innovation in Vietnam.

• Sustainable Business
• Economics
• Energy Policy
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Adeniyi D. Olarewaju is a Lecturer in International Business and Strategy at Maynooth University Business School, Ireland. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (International Business) from the University of Lagos and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Readiness (CORe) in analytics and economics. Fields: SME internationalization, institutional voids, sustainable entrepreneurship Key Awards: EFMD Best Case Writer (2017), Paul R. Lawrence Fellow (2020) His research examines how firms from emerging economies navigate institutional constraints through dynamic capabilities and sustainable entrepreneurship. Recent works include Review of International Business and Strategy (2023) on MNEs' pandemic response and a De Gruyter Handbook chapter on SME internationalization frameworks. Scientific awards include: 2022: Reh Family Endowed Chair Book Chapter Grant 2020: Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship 2018: ESRC Research Grant 2017: EFMD Best Case Writer (African Business) Advising spans collaborative international projects with institutions in Mexico, Nigeria, and the UK. His teaching integrates case-based research insights into courses like MN224 - International Management and MN341 - Strategy Simulation.

• International Business Strategy
• SME Internationalization
• Institutional Voids
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Dr. Doris Aja-Eke is an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin's School of Politics and International Relations. She holds a PhD in International Relations (Global Human Development) from UCD, an MSc (Distinction) from the University of Strathclyde, and a BSc (First Class Honours) from Godfrey Okoye University. Her research focuses on corruption's socio-economic impacts, particularly sexual corruption (sextortion), and its implications for anti-corruption policies. She employs mixed methods research, with expertise in international organizations, development studies, and aid effectiveness. Education: PhD International Relations (Global Human Development), UCD (2021) MSc International Relations (Distinction), University of Strathclyde (2018) BSc International Relations (First Class), Godfrey Okoye University (2015) Research Interests: Sexual Corruption & Sextortion Mechanisms Anti-Corruption Policy Design Foreign Aid Effectiveness Gender Dynamics in Development Quantitative & Qualitative Methodologies Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize corruption's intersection with climate action, female entrepreneurship challenges, and aid distribution in conflict zones. Over 50% of her 2023-2025 work analyzes gendered dimensions of corruption across African contexts. Awards & Grants: $72,626 Co-PI for J-PAL study on sextortion prevention (2024-2025) Nominated for Political Studies Association of Ireland's top paper award (2023) Irish Research Council Doctoral Scholarship (€81k+, 2018-2021) Teaching & Advocacy: Coordinates 'Diplomacy & International Organisations' module. Advocacy work includes UN internship and Freedom Law Clinic casework. Prior roles included postdoctoral research at Dublin City University's Anti-Corruption Research Centre.

• Corruption Studies
• Sextortion (Sexual Corruption)
• International Relations
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