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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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Mark Kelly serves as Head of the ATU Centre for Sustainability and Senior Lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Ireland, while also functioning as Principal Investigator for the Engineering Research Group (ERG). His research centers on sustainability within the Irish construction industry, with emphasis on waste stream management and circular economy implementation. His research interests include: Sustainability in Construction Construction and Demolition Waste Management Circular Economy Applications Resource Efficiency Lean Construction Methodologies Building Information Modeling Integration Analysis of his 2018-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on practical SME applications in Irish construction, examining environmental-economic tradeoffs of waste reduction strategies. His work demonstrates particular expertise in demolition-phase interventions and material circularity for small-scale projects, with significant impact evidenced by high citation counts in key articles. Scientific Awards: No awards specified in available documentation. Advising and Grants: Student supervision details and grant funding information not provided in source materials. He leads the ATU Centre for Sustainability while collaborating within the Engineering Research Group, driving industry-academia partnerships focused on sustainable engineering solutions for the built environment.

• Sustainability
• Construction Waste Management
• Circular Economy
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Derek J. Sinnott is a Researcher at the RIKON Sustainable Architecture & Built Environment Research Centre, focusing on sustainable construction, digitalization, and circular economy principles. His work develops frameworks for material passports and lean-agile construction methodologies. Research addresses: Dynamic material tracking systems Integration of Scrum and Lean Construction principles Takt planning optimization Regulatory compliance in construction Recent publications establish conceptual frameworks for sustainable material management and analyze Last Planner® System implementations in residential projects.

• Sustainable Construction
• Material Passports
• Circular Economy
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Dominic O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), appointed since 2008. He leads the Intelligent Efficiency Research Group (IERG), focusing on energy efficiency technologies and IT-driven solutions for industrial and building systems. His research integrates smart analytics, renewable energy systems, and HVAC optimization to advance sustainable engineering practices. Education includes a BEng in Civil Engineering (1998), MEngSc in Building Appraisal (2000), and PhD in Building Performance (2005), all from UCC. He has held roles in energy consultancy before academia. Research interests span energy efficiency retrofitting, demand-side management, and Industry 4.0 applications. Notable projects include the Carbon Neutral Building Project, I2E2 initiatives, and EU-funded projects like BIM4EEB and DENIM. Over €4.5M in research funding secured, with 50+ journal publications and top citations in Intelligent Efficiency. Awards include UCC ICT Invention of the Year (2012) and SEAI Energy Team of the Year (2022). He advises on national energy standards and collaborates with industries like Intel and DePuy. Academic roles include roles in UCC committees, editorial board memberships, and supervision of 15+ PhD/MSc students. Teaching focuses on energy systems, building services, and data analytics for engineers. Current projects emphasize carbon neutrality, proactive maintenance frameworks, and smart manufacturing solutions.

• Energy Efficiency
• Demand Side Management
• Industrial Energy Systems
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Dr. Patrick Lynch is a Lecturer at the School of Business of South East Technological University (SETU), Ireland, and serves as Director of RIKON, a business innovation research center. He has supervised Masters and Doctoral students to completion and actively contributes to applied innovation research in marketing, business models, and smart cities. 2021 : Principal Investigator for a €27M Urban Regeneration Development project with Waterford City and County Council. 2020 : Secured €1.7M government funding for a Lean Industry 4.0 facility. Research Interests : Patrick’s work focuses on: Business model innovation and market modeling in competitive industries Technology-driven transformations in smart cities and SMEs Lean methodologies and agile practices in construction and project delivery Scientific Awards : Emerald Global Literati Prize for Excellence (2016, 2014) Grants & Leadership : Over 15 years, he has led European projects as work package/task leader, secured industrial/government funding, and advised on business process excellence via Enterprise Ireland. His team at RIKON specializes in enabling organizational transformation through strategic innovation.

• Marketing
• Business Models
• Innovation
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John Noonan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Limerick. His research focuses on applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, quality management, and sustainable engineering principles across diverse sectors such as food production, manufacturing, and facility planning. Role: Associate Professor Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick His work addresses challenges in operational efficiency, process optimization, and environmental sustainability. Recent projects highlight collaborations with industry partners and academic colleagues in Ireland and internationally. Notable trends in his publications include integrating Lean Six Sigma with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for off-site manufacturing, improving data management systems , and applying lean principles in multi-generational micro-enterprises . His research spans both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies. Co-authors: O. McDermott, A. Rosa, J. O’Shanahan, R. Eaton, B. Ó Longaigh, A. Trubetskaya While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his contributions to peer-reviewed journals and conferences demonstrate sustained academic engagement. His work has been cited in studies related to quality management, lean methodologies, and sustainable engineering.

• Lean Six Sigma
• Quality Management
• Sustainable Engineering
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David Collery is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and serves as a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS). His work bridges academic research and practical applications in construction and public sector management. Research Interests: Lean Methodology in Construction and Public Sectors Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its impact on productivity Operational Efficiency and Metrics Industry Fragmentation and Process Integration Public Sector Management Strategies Assessment Tools for Process Improvement Articles Trends: His publications focus on applying Lean principles to address fragmentation in the construction industry and improving operational planning in local authorities. The 2023 paper emphasizes BIM and productivity, while the 2021 work explores Lean’s applicability in public sector governance. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Advising/Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided. Labs/Teams: He contributes to the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS) , a research hub focused on environmental and technological advancements in sustainability and industry practices.

• Construction Industry Productivity
• Lean Methodology
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Amr Mahfouz is a Lecturer in Management Science at Maynooth University's School of Business and director of the Business and Global Cultures programme. Previously, he served as Head of Research & Innovation at TU Dublin's Faculty of Business and directed the 3S Research Group (Smart Sustainable Solutions). He holds a PhD in Operations & Supply Chain Management from Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and a Master's in Management Science from Cairo University. Education: PhD in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Master's in Management Science, Cairo University Research Interests: Supply Chain Resilience & Dynamics Manufacturing Process Optimization Business Process Modelling & Simulation Lean Management Practices Post-Brexit Trade Implications Key Projects: ALFADaaS: Anomaly Detection Framework (2024-2028) COGI: Cognitive Call Centre Advisor (2023) Brexit Freight & Logistics Impact Study (2019-2020) Awards: Emerald Highly Commended Award (2018) Grants & Leadership: - Led multiple research projects totaling over €2M - Supervised 4 PhD students - Directed 3S Research Group since 2015 - Spearheaded TU Dublin's research innovation strategy (2021-2024) Labs & Teams: - Co-founder of the 3S Research Group - Collaborates with industry partners on supply chain resilience initiatives

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Business Process Modelling & Simulation
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Evin Allen is a Lecturer at the iEd Hub, University College Cork (UCC). He holds a B.Pharm from UCC, an M.Pharm from RCSI, a PhD in microneedle vaccine development from UCC, and a Lean Sigma Blackbelt (MTU). Previously, he served as a post-doctoral researcher with SSPC, focusing on excipient variability in oral solid dosage manufacture. He has extensive industrial experience in technical leadership roles across multinational biopharmaceutical companies, specializing in drug product manufacturing, process troubleshooting, and product characterization. Education B.Pharm, University College Cork M.Pharm, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland PhD in Microneedle Vaccine Development, UCC Lean Sigma Blackbelt (Blackbelt, MTU) Research Interests include biopharmaceutical manufacturing, single-use technology, container closure integrity, freeze-drying, filling processes, and education innovation in the pharmaceutical sector. His work emphasizes knowledge management and practical applications in drug delivery systems. Publications focus on microneedle technology for vaccine delivery, including thermostabilized vaccines and piezoelectric dispensing methods. His research bridges academic innovation and industrial challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Awards Lean Sigma Blackbelt (MTU) Teaching & Innovation involves developing agile teaching programs using digital technology and simulations to enhance student readiness for the biopharmaceutical industry. He is part of the iEd Hub, emphasizing technical leadership training.

• Biopharmaceutical Drug Product Manufacture
• Single Use Technology
• Container Closure Integrity
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Dr. Ken Bruton is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at University College Cork (UCC). With over 20 years of experience in industrial sustainability, he focuses on data-driven solutions for decarbonisation and energy efficiency in industries. He co-directs the Intelligent Efficiency Research Group, advancing digitalisation and sustainability transitions. Dr. Bruton holds a BE (2001), MEngSc (2004), and PhD (2014) in Engineering from UCC. His research interests include industrial decarbonisation, energy management systems, smart grid integration, and predictive maintenance. Notable achievements include winning the UCC ICT Invention of the Year (2013) and the SEAI Energy Research Award (2014) for work on fault detection tools. He collaborates with the MAREI and ERBE research centers, addressing energy resilience and industrial net-zero goals. Dr. Bruton teaches modules such as Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Data Analytics for Engineering. His work bridges academia and industry, aiding companies in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. He is a certified Measurement and Verification Professional and contributes to national committees like the NSAI Energy Management Committee.

• Industrial Decarbonisation
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainability
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Emma Reardon is a Professor and Head of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies at the Faculty of Business and Hospitality, Technological University Dublin. Her research focuses on hospitality management, quality systems, and operational excellence in the hotel industry. PhD in Philosophy from Technological University Dublin Her recent work explores disintermediation in MICE distribution channels, economic aspects of quality management, and lean service delivery in Irish hotels. She contributes to academic discourse on systems thinking and sustainable practices in tourism.

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Studies
• Quality Management
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Darrin Taylor is a Lecturer in Management at South East Technological University (SETU), School of Business, within the Department of Management and Organisation RIKON. He serves as Joint Programme Director of SETU’s Lean Enterprise and Operational Excellence programs and co-leads the Academy of Lean Enterprise Excellence in the RIKON Research Centre. His teaching focuses on Lean methodologies across executive programs like the Master of Business Studies in Lean Enterprise Excellence and the Executive MBA. Taylor’s research emphasizes the socio-technical dimensions of Lean systems, with contributions to conferences, case studies (including Enterprise Ireland and Lean Construction Ireland), and publishing globally innovative works like the LCi Annual Book of Cases and standardized Lean Construction course portfolios. Before academia, Taylor spent over a decade in private-sector operations and consultancy. He collaborates extensively with public and private sectors across healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. He chairs Lean Business Ireland (LBI), co-chairs the South East Lean Network, and previously advised Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) in roles such as Board Special Advisor and Capability Development Lead. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and innovation. Key awards include the 2012 Enhancement of the Student Experience Award and 2004 Postgraduate Business Student of the Year. Taylor supervises postgraduate research on Lean in diverse organizational contexts and advocates for industry-academia collaboration through networks like LBI and LCi. Publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., International Journal of Lean Six Sigma) and sector-specific case books, reflecting his focus on practical Lean implementation and socio-technical challenges. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, emphasizing cultural and human factors alongside technical processes.

• Lean Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
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Mr Brian Hickey is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. His research focuses on manufacturing processes, process improvement, and lean methodologies. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work in sustainable manufacturing practices. His notable research includes the application of digital twin technology for project management in manufacturing, as evidenced by a 2022 publication in Procedia Computer Science. This work explores how digital twins optimize production operations and enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborations include projects with researchers like C. Gachon and J. Cosgrove. Hickey’s research interests span lifecycle analysis, central point optimization, and engineering systems design. He has an h-index of 17 with 2022 citations, reflecting his impactful contributions to the field.

• Process Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
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George Onofrei is Professor and Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at Atlantic Technological University, where he chairs the Business Research Innovation Network Group (BRING) and contributes to the Design, Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academy (DICE). His research targets sustainable operations with emphasis on circular economy transitions. Core research domains include: Sustainable supply chain innovation and circular business models Operational resilience during disruptions Data analytics for supply chain optimization Socioeconomic dimensions of industrial sustainability Publications demonstrate extensive cross-sector applications including agribusiness, manufacturing, and retail, with consistent focus on the triple bottom line. Recent work examines how environmental certifications and customer pressures drive process innovations in global supply chains.

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Sustainability
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Dr. Raymond Treacy is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at Dublin City University (DCU)'s Business School. He is based on the Glasnevin Campus in room Q230 and can be reached at raymond.treacy@dcu.ie. His work focuses on supply chain management, sustainability, big data analytics, and organizational culture, particularly in the context of lean management and green HR practices. Research Interests: Supply Chain Agility & Performance Big Data Analytics in Operations Green Supply Chain Management Human Capital Reporting ISO14001 Environmental Certification Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding His recent work explores how cultural enablers impact AI integration in supply chains and investigates the role of employee engagement in green practices. He has also analyzed human capital reporting trends across Ireland and the UK, with a focus on organizational performance metrics. Advising/Grants: No specific advisees or grants listed in provided information. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects. Lab/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, though his work likely involves cross-departmental collaborations within DCU's Business School focusing on operations and sustainability initiatives.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability in Business
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