جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John McDonald is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University, where he has held a faculty position since 2001. He is affiliated with the Maynooth University Hamilton Institute and the Assisted Living and Learning Institute (ALL). His research focuses on computer vision, robotics, and AI, emphasizing spatial perception and autonomous systems. He has contributed to areas such as visual SLAM, intelligent vehicle systems, and digital holography, with funding from SFI, EU, and other agencies. Currently, he is a Funded Investigator in Lero (SFI Research Centre for Software) and collaborates on the SFI Blended Autonomy Vehicles Spoke. Key research themes include simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), robotic navigation, 3D reconstruction, and applications in autonomous driving. His work integrates cutting-edge techniques in computer vision and machine learning to address challenges in spatial intelligence and perception. Publications highlight advancements in dense mapping, fisheye camera systems, and geospatial analysis. He has held visiting roles at MIT’s CSAIL and the National Centre for Geocomputation. His contributions span academic journals, conferences, and technical reports, reflecting a strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied robotics research. John McDonald has supervised numerous research projects and contributed to initiatives like the John and Pat Hume Doctoral Scholarships. His work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on real-world applications of autonomous systems and AI-driven robotics.

Elaine O'Reillyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biocatalysis
• Organic Chemistry
• Enzyme Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elaine O'Reilly is an Associate Professor and Vice-Principal for Research & Innovation at the School of Chemistry, University College Dublin . She holds a PhD in organic chemistry from UCD (2010) and has held academic positions at the University of Manchester (Postdoctoral 2010-2014), Manchester Metropolitan University (Lecturer 2014-2015), and University of Nottingham (Assistant Professor 2015-2019, promoted to Associate Professor 2018). Expertise in biocatalyst development and application Specialization in transaminase and cytochrome P450 engineering Focus on sustainable pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis Research Interests center on creating biocatalytic cascades for synthesizing complex molecules like chiral amines and iminosugars. She pioneered transaminase-triggered aza-Michael reactions for alkaloid synthesis and developed smart amine donors to overcome equilibrium limitations in biotransformations. Scientific Awards include the RSC Harrison-Meldola Prize (2017) Grants from EPSRC, BBSRC, and SFI support her work on continuous transaminase processes, heterogeneous biocatalysts, and sustainable chemistry collaborations with the University of Nottingham. Teaching Activities include coordinating the Aspects of MedChem and ChemBio module since 2019 and supervising PhD/BSc theses on biocatalysis and chemical biology.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Case-Based Reasoning
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

• Semantic Web
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• GIS Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

Archishman Boseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biochemical Engineering
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Process Design and Simulation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Archishman Bose is an Eli Lilly Lecturer in Process and Chemical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He serves as a Principal Investigator (PI) in the Circular Economy, Energy, and Environmental Systems (CEEES) Research Group, part of MaREI, the SFI research centre for energy, climate, and marine. He is currently leading three nationally funded research projects on microalgal biogas upgrading, biochar applications, and sustainable processing of end-of-life tyres, with total grants exceeding €1 million. As a programme director, he oversees the Part-Time MEngSc Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering and the Full-Time MEngSc Engineering in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Systems. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) from Jadavpur University, 2014 Double Masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2018) and Energy and Nuclear Engineering (Politecnico di Torino, 2018) PhD in Energy Engineering (University College Cork, 2022) focused on Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading, co-funded by SFI and Gas Networks Ireland Research interests span biochemical engineering, biopharmaceuticals, carbon capture and utilization, circular bioeconomy systems, and techno-economic analysis. His work emphasizes decarbonization of industrial processes, microalgae biorefineries, and sustainable waste-to-resource systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in anaerobic digestion, photobioreactor design, and metabolic pathway engineering for environmental applications. His funded projects include CABBBIE (SEAI/DAFM, €616k), EMERGE (SFI, €206k), and EPA-funded tyre processing research. Advising and grants: He has supervised 26 MSc students and co-supervised 5 PhD candidates (including one primary role) since joining UCC. Additional supervisions are planned from July 2025. Teaching includes modules on process design, pharmaceutical validation, and separation technologies, with current roles as year tutor and module coordinator. Labs/teams: Leading research in CEEES at MaREI, collaborating with Prof. Jerry D. Murphy, Dr. David Wall, and others in interdisciplinary circular economy and energy systems.

Le-Nam Tranمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wireless Communications
• 5G/6G Network Optimization
• Signal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Le-Nam Tran is a researcher at the UCD School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering , University College Dublin. His work focuses on optimizing the last hop of 5G/6G wireless networks through mathematical programming, with emphasis on energy efficiency, interference management, and security against eavesdropping. Develops low-cost, low-complexity transmission techniques Projects supported by Science Foundation Ireland Career Development Award Author of over 80 peer-reviewed publications Research Keywords: Wireless Communications Network Security Signal Processing Energy-Efficient Systems Beamforming Optimization Interference Mitigation

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Coastal Management
• Marine Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Marie O'Hagan is a Senior Research Fellow at MaREI Centre in University College Cork, with over 20 years of expertise in coastal and marine research. Specializing in Marine Spatial Planning, Coastal Management, and Offshore Renewable Energy governance, she serves as Principal Investigator for the Marine Institute-funded CoCoMar project and coordinates the SIMAtlantic project. Dr. O'Hagan holds a PhD on the legal framework for integrated coastal management and a law degree from National University of Ireland, Galway. Her research program examines: Legal and policy frameworks for ocean energy development Marine spatial planning implementation Coastal resilience and climate adaptation Ecosystem-based management approaches Blue carbon potential and valuation Dr. O'Hagan's recent publications demonstrate extensive contributions to marine governance literature, with particular focus on regulatory frameworks for offshore renewables, integrated coastal management, and transboundary marine planning. Her work combines legal analysis with spatial planning approaches to address complex environmental challenges. She actively participates in international working groups including IEA-OES and ICES, and chairs the law and governance sub-group of Ireland's Expert Advisory Group on Marine Protected Areas. As an educator, Dr. O'Hagan guest lectures on marine law and policy in UCC's LLM and MSc programs, bridging scientific and legal perspectives on marine governance.

• 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.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Budi Zhao is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin since August 2020. He holds a PhD from City University of Hong Kong (2017) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Research Associate, 2019–2020) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Postdoctoral Fellow, 2017–2019). His research focuses on multi-physics processes in soil and rock, employing advanced techniques like X-ray micro-tomography (μCT), microfluidics, and numerical modeling (e.g., DEM and CFD-DEM). Key areas include crushable sands, desiccation cracking, fines migration, and energy geotechnics. He serves on ISSMGE committees TC105 and TC308, and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering . His research outputs span topics such as 3D printed composites, microplastic transport, and internal erosion mechanisms. Notable projects include grants on multi-scale analysis of clays and salt precipitation effects. Dr. Zhao coordinates modules like Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics at UCD, emphasizing innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms. His work bridges fundamental science and engineering applications, with a focus on sustainable geotechnical solutions. Education: PhD (City University of Hong Kong, 2017), B.Eng (Chongqing University), Professional Certificate in University Teaching (UCD). Grants: Includes funding for offshore wind energy anchors and carbon geological storage projects. Advising: Supervises multiple PhD students in geomechanics and energy geotechnics. Labs/Teams: Leads research using state-of-the-art facilities for μCT imaging and microfluidics.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Power Electronics
• Digital Control Systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Anthony Kelly serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Limerick, Ireland, with his office located in E2-006. His affiliation spans both engineering and healthcare domains through interdisciplinary research initiatives. His research demonstrates dual expertise in artificial intelligence applications for healthcare and advanced power electronics. In healthcare AI, he develops interpretable mental health models, diabetes management chatbots, and comorbid condition interventions with emphasis on clinician trust and safety evaluation. In power systems, he pioneers digital control techniques for DC-DC converters, FPGA power management, and machine learning-integrated circuit designs. This bifurcated focus reveals a strategic transition from hardware-centric research (2005-2019) toward AI-health convergence (2024-2025). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows a pronounced shift toward healthcare AI since 2024, with 80% of current work addressing mental health modeling, diabetes chatbots, and comorbid condition management. Earlier publications (2009-2019) consistently focused on power electronics innovations including current-sharing algorithms, adaptive controllers, and FPGA-based systems, establishing foundational expertise later applied to healthcare technology development.

• Software Engineering
• Smart Cities
• Internet of Things
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Siobhán Clarke is a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, specializing in software systems for smart urban environments . Her work addresses dynamic software adaptation in large-scale, mobile IoT ecosystems , with a focus on QoS optimization and collaborative agent models . Director, Enable : National SFI IoT Research Programme Director, Future Cities Centre for Smart & Sustainable Cities Co-Lead, ADVANCE : SFI Centre for Advanced Networks Co-PI, CONNECT (Future Networks) and Lero (Software Research) Her research spans smart city infrastructure , edge computing , and multi-agent coordination , informed by 15+ years of publications on service-oriented architectures , QoS prediction , and self-adaptive systems . Key project contributions include DIVERSIFY (2016) and TRANSFoRm (2015). Scientific awards include election to the Royal Irish Academy (2023) and a Best Student Paper at IEEE ICWS 2011. She has supervised 20+ PhD/MSc students, including Fan Li (2020: SLA Negotiation Systems), Gary White (2020: IoT QoS Forecasting), and Andrei Palade (2019: Stigmergic Optimization).

• Circular Economy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Biogas and Biomethane Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jeremiah D.G. Murphy is a Chair in Civil Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), leading the SFI-funded MaREI Centre since 2015. His work focuses on circular economy, energy systems, and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on biomethane and biogas research. He has secured over €65M in funding and authored ~200 peer-reviewed papers, achieving an h-index of 65. He represents Ireland at the International Energy Agency Bioenergy and was re-elected to lead its Biogas Task (2016–2021). Education & Awards : Awarded Engineers Ireland Excellence Award (2015), Marine Industry Award (2017), and Irish Academy of Engineers Fellowship (2019). Holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Southern Queensland. Research Interests : Circular bioenergy systems, anaerobic digestion optimization, renewable gas production, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. His team explores cascading systems integrating biological, thermochemical, and electrical processes to enhance energy efficiency. Grants & Projects : Led MaREI through 6 international reviews and secured Phase II funding (2019–2024). Key projects include biomethane from seaweed, power-to-gas systems, and lifecycle analyses of biofuels. Collaborates with industry partners like Gas Networks Ireland and Bord Gais. Labs & Teams : Head of a 20-member research group at MaREI, focusing on circular economy and energy transition technologies. Active in policy-informing research and industrial partnerships to scale renewable gas solutions.

• High-Performance Computing
• Energy-Efficient Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ravi Reddy Manumachu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras (1997) and a PhD in Computer Science from UCD (2005), specializing in high-performance heterogeneous computing and energy-efficient systems. His research focuses on optimizing performance and energy efficiency in modern heterogeneous platforms like clouds, grids, and supercomputers through novel models and algorithms. Key contributions include functional performance/energy models, energy-prediction frameworks, and extensions like Heterogeneous MPI and ScaLAPACK for heterogeneous clusters. He has published over 69 articles in top journals/conferences, with recent works addressing data transfer energy measurement, scalable allreduce algorithms (SUARA), and portable programming models (OpenH). Professional roles include Assistant Professor at UCD (2023–present), SEAI Research Fellow (2022–2023), and prior industrial experience at Ansys, Siemens, and IONA Technologies. He has certifications in university teaching, GDPR, and research integrity. Languages include English (fluent), Telugu, and Hindi. Research trends emphasize bi-objective optimization (performance-energy), hardware heterogeneity challenges, and scalable communication algorithms for deep learning. His work addresses energy non-proportionality in CPUs and GPU-CPU interactions, with practical solutions for real-world applications like matrix operations and gene sequencing.

Valerie McTaggartمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Transformation
• Remote Working
• AI for Business
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Valerie McTaggart is an Academic Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Business at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo Campus. She also serves as a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Research in Social Professions (CRiSP). Beyond academia, she acts as an evaluation expert for the European Commission and contributes to the COST working group REAL, focusing on digital technologies in civic engagement and democracy. Education : PhD in Engineering and Technology (2016–2022), Dublin City University (DCU) MSc in Consumer Buying Behaviour (2002–2004), Liverpool John Moores University Diploma in Teaching and Learning (2008), University of Galway Bachelor in Quality and Food Standards Agency (1997–1999), Queen Margaret University Research Interests : Valerie’s work explores Digital Transformation leadership, AI integration in business, Disruptive Technology analysis, and Remote Working dynamics. She also investigates Digital Humanities and Digital Marginalisation, particularly how IT-driven changes affect organizational structures and societal engagement. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology, management, and social sciences. Scientific Awards : Customer Professional of the Year (2006) PhD Contribution to Knowledge (2023) Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards (2024) Advising & Grants : Valerie is actively accepting PhD students and holds external roles such as Expert in the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program (2024–present) and Principal Investigator for RELINK2 (2024–2028). These roles highlight her engagement in large-scale research initiatives and policy-related projects. Labs/Teams : As Principal Investigator at CRiSP, she leads research in social professions, emphasizing digital technologies’ societal impact. Her collaborations span institutions in Alaska, Hawaii, and other regions, reflecting a global research network focused on digital transformation and civic engagement.