جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zohreh Pourzolfagharمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Transformation
• Smart Cities
• Information Management
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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.

• Spatio-temporal data modeling
• Mobile and web-based GIS
• Map personalisation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michela Bertolotto is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD). Her research focuses on spatio-temporal data modeling, GIScience, and applications of geospatial technologies in fields like urban planning and health informatics. She leads a research group and has supervised 19 PhD and 8 MSc students. Her work includes innovations in LiDAR-based flood risk visualization, semantic web quality assurance, and open-source spatial data analysis. Bertolotto has held roles including College Lecturer at UCD (2000–2006) and postdoctoral research positions at the University of Maine and University of Genoa. Education: BSc and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Genoa (1993, 1998). Professional achievements include over 100 publications, 24 grants (e.g., Science Foundation Ireland-funded Urban ARK project), and editorial roles at journals like the International Journal of Geographical Information Science. Awards include the UCD President's Research Award (2001) and NATO Postdoc Fellowship (1998–1999). Research interests span map personalization, volunteered geographic information (VGI), and geospatial data quality. Her lab develops tools like the LAMSkyCam (low-cost sky imaging system) and dynamic flood risk viewers. She chairs international conferences and serves on program committees for GIScience events.

Dongyun Nieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Customer Lifetime Value
• Data Mining
• Forecasting
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Dr. Dongyun Nie is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University's School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in Customer Relationship Management. Her core research explores customer lifetime value, forecasting, data mining, and record linkage. Her recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning health informatics, sports analytics, and environmental data engineering. Research predominantly focuses on machine learning applications for real-world data challenges including eye-tracking systems, lifelog analytics, and public health data infrastructure. Teaching responsibilities include modules on Machine Learning (CA4109), Enterprise Systems Configuration (CA2049), and Web Design (CA106), integrating research expertise into computing education.

Andrew Harringtonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biodiversity
• Conservation Biology
• Molecular Biology
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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.

• Smart Cities
• Geovisual Analysis
• Urban Dynamics
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Dr. Gavin McArdle is an Associate Professor at the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Computer Science, specializing in spatial data analysis and smart cities. He holds academic affiliations with the National Centre for Geocomputation (Maynooth University) and CeADAR (Data Analytics Centre). His research focuses on urban dynamics, geovisual analytics, smart transportation, and remote sensing applications. He has received a College of Science Teaching Excellence Award for his contributions to education. McArdle earned his BSc, PhD, and a Prof Dip in University Teaching & Learning from UCD. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborative grants, including those from Science Foundation Ireland and EU funding. Notable projects include the Dublin Dashboard (urban analytics platform) and DubSim (traffic simulation using digital footprints). His research outputs span over 147 publications, with recent work addressing Airbnb's impact on urban gentrification, sustainable mobility, and environmental monitoring via satellite data. He actively contributes to professional committees, including roles in the UCD Data Protection Impact Assessment Committee and international conferences like Web and Wireless GIS. McArdle coordinates courses such as Research Practicum and Computer Programming II, emphasizing practical research and technical skills. His interdisciplinary approach integrates machine learning, spatial statistics, and urban informatics to address real-world challenges in smart cities and environmental sustainability.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Cultural Heritage Technologies
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Luigina Ciolfi is a Professor of Human Computer Interaction in the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She is a Co-Principal Investigator at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software. Her academic journey includes roles at Sheffield Hallam University, University of Limerick, and visiting positions at Maynooth University and University of Rome Tor Vergata. She holds a Laurea (summa cum laude) from the University of Siena and a PhD from the University of Limerick, both in Human-Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on human experiences with digital technologies in collaborative contexts, particularly in cultural heritage and work practices. She contributes to fields like CSCW, participatory design, and qualitative methodologies. Ciolfi has led over €8M in research grants, authored/co-authored numerous books and journal articles, and served on editorial boards and international committees. She is a Senior Member of the ACM and an ACM Distinguished Speaker (2021-2024). Her current roles include Vice-Head of the School of Applied Psychology and Chair of UCC's Academic Council Research and Innovation Committee. She leads the Digital Cultures, New Media, and Cultural Analytics research cluster under the Future Humanities Institute. Ciolfi’s work emphasizes ethical and inclusive technology design, with projects addressing cultural heritage, nomadic work practices, and digital wellbeing.

• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• Text Mining
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Dr. Georgiana Ifrim is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin , where she serves as Director of Graduate Research and Co-Lead of the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning (ML-Labs). She holds concurrent appointments as an SFI Funded Investigator at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and VistaMilk SFI Research Centre . Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Insight Centre, Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), and Aarhus University's Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC). Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Bucharest, Romania MSc and PhD in Informatics, Max-Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany Dr. Ifrim specializes in scalable predictive modeling for diverse applications including: Sequence learning (DNA analysis, time series) Real-time prediction for streaming data (news/social media, energy) Interpretable machine learning models Knowledge graph exploitation (WordNet/Yago, Naga) Wearable sensor data analysis (sports science, health monitoring) Energy price forecasting for sustainable systems Her recent publications focus on time series explainability (TSHAP, tsCaptum), multivariate analysis (scalable channel selection), and healthcare applications (fall detection, walking speed estimation). Key contributions include open-source tools like SEQL (sequence learner) and Twitter-Topics (event detection). Scientific Awards: Winner of SNOW@WWW14 Data Challenge As Director of Graduate Research, she oversees advanced academic training while leading funded projects at the intersection of machine learning , real-time analytics , and domain-specific applications in agriculture, healthcare, and digital journalism. Her research group maintains active GitHub repositories with open-source implementations.

• Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI)
• OpenStreetMap
• Spatial Data Analysis
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Peter Mooney is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science & Engineering at Maynooth University. His research focuses on Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), OpenStreetMap, spatial data analysis, and geospatial data integration in applications such as environmental monitoring and pervasive health systems. Institution: Maynooth University School: Faculty of Science & Engineering Department: Computer Science Role: Lecturer Mooney's research explores the use of crowdsourced geospatial data, particularly through OpenStreetMap, analyzing data quality, community roles, and integration into location-based services. His work bridges technical analysis with policy considerations in geospatial data management. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding spatial data dynamics, including attribute changes in OpenStreetMap, characteristics of edited objects, and applications of VGI in environmental systems. He also investigates the intersection of haptics and GIS for novel interaction methods. Contact: peter.mooney@mu.ie

• Ageing
• Smart Cities
• Digital Health
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

David Prendergast is a Professor in Science, Technology & Society at Maynooth University's Faculty of Social Sciences, where he also serves as Head of the Departments of Anthropology and International Development. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2002), his career spans academic roles at Maynooth and industry leadership at Intel, focusing on technology design for aging populations. Research interests: Ageing, Smart Cities, Digital Health, Visual Ethnography, East Asia, Human-Centred Design Key projects: Global Ageing Project, Urban Living Labs in London/Dublin/San Jose, Smart Stadium with Croke Park, Autonomous Vehicles for Older Adults (SFI-funded) His work bridges anthropology with digital innovation , particularly in East Asia contexts. Recent publications explore IoT applications in age-friendly cities , robotics in Japanese elder care , and visual ethnography for aging-in-place solutions. Scientific recognition includes: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2016) Intel Involved Global Hero Award Fortune 500 Hero designation Intel Labs Gordon E. Moore Award As advisor to PhD graduates like Rebekah Maguire (2016) and Ciaran Walsh (2020), he leads Living Lab initiatives on air pollution monitoring and flood management systems . His Circuits of Care documentary (2021) examines human-robot interactions in Japan's aging society .

Olaf Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Science
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Stable Isotope Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

• Machine Learning
• Interactive Machine Learning
• Healthcare Applications
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Dr. Brian Mac Namee is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin (UCD), and UCD Site Director at the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics since 2024. His research focuses on interactive machine learning, emphasizing human-centered model training, with applications in healthcare, agriculture, space technology, and virtual reality. He co-authored the textbook Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analytics , translated into five languages. Education includes a PhD (2004) and BA (Mod) from Trinity College Dublin. He previously co-founded the Applied Intelligence Research Centre at Technological University Dublin and was a founding co-PI at CeADAR. He chairs the Artificial Intelligence Association of Ireland and directs training at Krisolis Ltd. Notable awards include the 2016 Data Science Award for Best Academic Research Team and UCD's Fiosraigh Research Excellence Award (2013). His teaching spans advanced machine learning, data science projects, and programming courses. He leads grants such as the SFI-funded Machine Learning & Virtual Reality for Pilot Training and co-directs the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning.

• Energy Informatics
• Building Energy Simulation
• Multi-Scale Energy Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James O'Donnell is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). He joined UCD in 2013 after working at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on multi-scale energy modeling, interoperable BIM solutions, and sustainable building design. He contributes to buildingSMART’s Energy Modelling Expert Panel and teaches modules on building physics and energy analysis. Education: B.E. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork Ph.D. in Holistic Building Performance Analysis, University College Cork Professional Diploma in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Research Interests: James specializes in energy informatics, building energy simulation, and semantic web technologies for the built environment. His work bridges BIM integration with energy modeling to optimize urban-scale performance. Grants & Funding: PROBONO (2022–2026): Integrator-centric approach for energy-efficient buildings NexSys (2022–2026): Next-Generation Energy Systems ALIVE (2020–2024): Indoor Environmental Quality in Energy-Efficient Buildings Teaching & Editorial Roles: James coordinates courses like Energy Systems in Buildings and serves as an Associate Editor for Journal of Building Engineering and editorial board member of Advanced Engineering Informatics . Professional Affiliations: Member of Engineers Ireland, International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), and European Council on Computing in Construction.

Eibhlís O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrition Science
• Gut Microbiota Modulation
• Vitamin K Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eibhlís O'Connor is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, holding appointments in the Department of Biological Sciences, Bernal Institute, and Health Research Institute. She is a registered human nutritionist and course director of the BSc Food Science and Health program. Her research focuses on vitamin K-dependent proteins' roles in bone metabolism, cardiovascular health, and cognition, alongside gut microbiota modulation through diet, particularly in older populations and pediatric obesity. She leads the ELDERMET project investigating microbiome-diet interactions and coordinates the Irish contribution to the MaNuEL Knowledge Hub addressing malnutrition in the elderly. Education: BSc (Hons) and PhD in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork (2004, 2009). Postdoctoral work included clinical trials on bone health in Crohn's disease patients and microbiome research with APC Microbiome Ireland. She collaborates with University Hospital Limerick on cardiovascular biomarkers and has SFI-funded projects through APC Microbiome Ireland. Research Interests: Vitamin K-dependent proteins in health/disease Gut microbiota modulation by diet Malnutrition determinants in older adults Obesity risk factors in children/adolescents Functional food development for healthy aging Key Contributions: MaNuEL Knowledge Hub coordinator (22 partners across 7 countries) Work Package leader for Malnutrition Determinants group Principal Investigator on dietary interventions (e.g., yeast β-glucan studies) Labs/Teams: Member of BioSciBER group in Bernal Institute and Health Research Institute. Active collaborations with APC Microbiome Ireland and University Hospital Limerick.

Joseph Timoneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audio Signal Processing
• Musical Sound Synthesis
• Digital Audio Watermarking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Timoney is a professor at the Department of Computer Science , Maynooth International Engineering College , Maynooth University. He teaches undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Music Technology, with expertise in audio signal processing, musical sound synthesis, and digital modeling of analog subtractive synthesis. His research spans sound synthesis algorithms, audio watermarking, and ubiquitous music ecosystems.

• Citizen Science
• Pervasive Computing
• Smart Technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael O'Grady is a Senior Research Fellow at University College Dublin’s School of Computer Science. He holds a Grad Dip in University Teaching & Learning from UCD. His research focuses on smart technologies, including pervasive health, energy management, climate-smart agriculture, and participatory citizen science. He has led over 200 publications, achieving a H-index of 28, and contributed to EU initiatives like ISEED and Interreg AGEO. He serves on editorial boards and conference committees, including co-chairing Mobihealth 2020. His research interests emphasize transdisciplinary approaches to citizen observatories, smart city governance, and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). Notable contributions include the MÉRA Data Extraction toolkit for meteorological data and the development of the Citizen Observatory platform for community-based environmental monitoring. He has also explored edge computing’s role in smart agriculture and healthcare applications like wearable IoT-enabled health monitoring systems. Recent work addresses challenges in citizen science data practices, including surveys of citizen scientist experiences and open science principles. His articles highlight innovations in sensor technology, activity recognition, and participatory disaster risk reduction. Professional memberships include the European Alliance for Innovation (distinguished member), ACM, and IEEE (senior member). Teaching interests include problem-based learning in computing education and reflective pedagogical practices. He has coordinated modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing transformative learning for sustainable development. Grants include the MAIA project (2003–2005), exploring mobile adaptive interface agents. Current collaborations involve COST action PARQ (cardiac arrest prediction) and EU citizen science initiatives. His work bridges technology, policy, and societal needs, with a focus on participatory frameworks for sustainable development.