Dirk H J Pesch is a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology , University College Cork (UCC), and currently serves as Head of School. His research focuses on future networked systems for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), with applications in smart communities, health, and manufacturing. He leads the Science Foundation Ireland-funded ADVANCE CRT and is a co-PI of the CONNECT Centre . Prior to UCC, he was at Cork Institute of Technology (now Munster Tech U), where he founded the Nimbus Research Centre. He holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde and a Dipl.Ing from RWTH Aachen University. Research Interests include IoT/CPS protocols, system architectures, interoperability challenges, and AI-driven analysis for well-being. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and co-edited a book on energy-positive urban systems. His work spans conference organization (e.g., IEEE SmartComp 2025 General Chair) and industry collaborations, with €80M+ in grant funding. Key contributions include developing low-power wireless protocols (e.g., MeshMAC), smart building monitoring systems, and frameworks for IoT in energy-positive neighborhoods. His recent work explores loneliness detection via passive sensing and 6G-V2X technologies for autonomous driving. Grants & Leadership: Directed €16M of his own research grants, managed large-scale EU/Irish projects, and advised on industrial IoT implementations. His Nimbus Centre became a leader in IoT applications under his leadership. Labs/Teams: Founded Nimbus Research Centre; active in Cork Smart Gateway initiative. Supervised numerous students and researchers in interdisciplinary projects.







