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Jon Grudaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
• Personality Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jon Gruda is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University's School of Business. He holds a PhD in Management from emlyon Business School (France) and a joint Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology from Goethe University Frankfurt. His research focuses on relational leadership, dark leadership traits, anxiety in the workplace, and personality psychology, with a strong emphasis on integrating machine learning and AI methodologies. Gruda has been recognized with prestigious awards, including selection for the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences (2020). His interdisciplinary work includes predicting anxiety and personality traits via social media data analysis. He serves as an Associate Editor for journals like Personality and Individual Differences and Frontiers in Psychology . Education PhD in Management, emlyon Business School (2012–2017) Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2012–2017) MSc in Affective Neuroscience, Maastricht University (2018) MSc in Management Research, emlyon Business School (2012–2014) Triple MSc in Management, City University London/ESCP Europe (2010–2012) BSc in International Business & Management, University of Groningen (2007–2010) Research Interests Gruda’s work bridges leadership studies, personality psychology, and data science. Key areas include: Dark leadership traits (e.g., narcissism, Machiavellianism) and their organizational impacts Machine learning applications for detecting anxiety and personality traits via social media Cross-cultural studies on leadership perceptions and attachment orientations Impact of physiological/psychosocial factors on leadership effectiveness Publications & Projects Recent projects include predicting state-level health outcomes linked to narcissism and developing algorithms to track anxiety using Twitter data. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2017 highlight his contributions to organizational behavior and computational social science. Awards 7th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting on Economic Sciences (2020) Benedictine University Award (Academy of Management, 2020) Wharton Global Faculty Development Program (2020) Grants & Collaborations Gruda leads projects on pro-environmental behavior and collaborates with the National Care Experience Programme on healthcare feedback analysis. Seed funding includes €301,930 for computational text analytics in healthcare. Labs & Teams Interdisciplinary research collaborations span psychology, data science, and public health, with a focus on applying machine learning to organizational challenges.

Lucy Hedermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Informatics
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• Healthcare Data Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lucy Hederman is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), affiliated with the O'Reilly Institute. Her research focuses on leveraging data and documents to support clinical decision-making, particularly in healthcare knowledge work. She has led interdisciplinary projects addressing data integration for rare diseases (e.g., ANCA-vasculitis, MND) and socio-technical challenges in adopting patient-generated health data (PGHD) into clinical practice. Dr. Hederman has secured over €xxxk in research funding and leads the Heterogeneity and Interoperability (H&I) challenge in the SFI-funded ADAPT 2 Centre. Her educational background includes advanced studies in computer science and healthcare informatics, though specific degree details are not explicitly stated in the text. She has supervised 4 PhDs, 2 research MScs, and co-supervised 6 PhDs, while currently mentoring 8 graduate students. Her career includes founding TCD spinouts PBOC and BIOLOGIT, which align with her research in health informatics and technology. Key research interests include: Interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and technologists Data harmonization for multi-national clinical studies (e.g., FAIRVASC, Precision-ALS) Development of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) Design of mobile health (mHealth) tools for underserved populations Recent work emphasizes FAIR principles for healthcare data and socio-technical factors influencing PGHD adoption. She has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed publications and actively participates in initiatives like the EU-funded TRANSFORM project and HRB Primary Care Research Centre. Dr. Hederman’s professional memberships include the Irish Computer Society, ACM, and Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland. Her research has impacted healthcare practices in Ireland, with many MSc student projects influencing local health services.

Arash Joorabchiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Educational Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arash Joorabchi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland. His research focuses on the intersection of machine learning, educational technology, and digital library systems, with particular emphasis on automated assessment, text mining, and knowledge organization techniques. Research Trends: Analysis of his publications reveals sustained contributions to automated short-answer grading, Arabic text classification, and semantic integration of Wikipedia with academic resources. Key methodologies include sentence transformers, hybrid text representation models, and citation-based indexing techniques. Technical Domains: His work spans natural language processing, educational data mining, metadata management, and semantic web technologies. Specific applications include Q&A platform analysis, library resource discovery, and curriculum development systems.

• 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.

Da-Wen Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Engineering
• Refrigeration and Freezing Technologies
• Ultrasound Applications in Food Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Da-Wen Sun is a globally recognized authority in food and biosystems engineering at the UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering , University College Dublin. His research focuses on enhancing food preservation through innovative technologies like ultrasound-assisted freezing to minimize nutrient loss and structural damage in frozen foods. Key contributions: Developed ultrasound freezing methods to reduce ice crystal damage Editor of seminal texts including Handbook of Frozen Food Processing Founded the journal Food and Bioprocess Technology His work bridges computational modeling (e.g., CFD simulations , machine learning ) with industrial applications, particularly in freezing, drying, and vacuum cooling. Recent studies explore terahertz imaging for pest detection, deep eutectic solvents for moisture control, and cold plasma for allergen reduction. Scientific awards include: Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award (2013) - First non-US recipient CIGR Honorary President title (2016) for leadership in agricultural engineering He leads the UCD Food Refrigeration & Computerised Food Technology group , collaborating internationally on technologies like nanosensors and green cryoprotectants to advance sustainable food systems.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Colreavy Donnelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick. He is a member of the Interaction Design Centre and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, educational technology, and healthcare informatics. His work spans machine learning applications in medical data analysis, virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) for inclusive education, and deep learning techniques in chemical analysis and spectroscopy. Research Interests: His primary areas of investigation include generative AI for education equity, semisupervised learning algorithms, virtual learning environments design, and the ethical deployment of immersive technologies in healthcare and palliative care. He also explores NMR spectroscopy analysis using deep learning and develops tools for nutritional content estimation through image processing. Collaborations: His recent collaborations span international teams addressing challenges in toxicity-free online discourse (PAN 2024), semisupervised learning distribution mismatches, and VR applications for post-pandemic blended learning. His work integrates computational methods with real-world applications in education, healthcare, and chemical analysis. Labs/Teams: Active within the Interaction Design Centre at UL, his research group develops practical solutions for accessibility in digital education and healthcare systems, emphasizing user-centered design principles for extended reality applications.

• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• Text Mining
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Science
• Nutritional Science in Sports
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Kelly is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport and Health Science at Dublin City University (DCU), within the Faculty of Science and Health. He teaches across Sport Science, Athletic Therapy, and Physical Activity programs, with a focus on Applied Sport Science. David Kelly obtained his BSc in Sport Science and Health in 2010 and a PhD in Exercise Physiology in 2014, both from DCU. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in sport and health sciences. His research employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiological, nutritional, and biomechanical methodologies. Key interests include Exercise Training Specificity, Energy Demands, Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Intake of Adolescent Team Sport Players, and Performance Profiling of elite and sub-elite athletes. His work has significant application in Gaelic games and team sports performance. The most recent articles indicate a growing trend toward data-driven athlete monitoring, including machine learning applications for performance prediction, meta-analyses of training methods, physiological comparisons in Gaelic football, athlete recovery perceptions, and nutritional behaviors. These span sports science, physiology, nutrition, and data analytics. David is actively involved in national sports organizations, serving on the Sport Science Working Group for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the Player Welfare and Safety Committee for the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). These roles reflect his commitment to athlete welfare and performance optimization. There is no public information on specific research grants or students he has supervised. He is not listed as part-time, retired, or deceased, and there are no mentions of scientific awards in the provided text. He is associated with collaborative research networks and contributes to interdisciplinary projects, particularly in athlete performance and health. His work bridges academic research and practical application in elite sports settings.

Gregorio Iglesiasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Renewable Energy
• Coastal Engineering
• Wave Energy Conversion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gregorio Iglesias is a Professor of Marine Renewable Energy at University College Cork (UCC) and Honorary Professor of Coastal Engineering at the University of Plymouth. His expertise lies in Marine Renewable Energy and Coastal Engineering, with a focus on wave and tidal energy systems, offshore wind integration, and coastal protection strategies. He has secured over €12M in research funding as Principal Investigator and authored/edited key texts such as Wave and Tidal Energy (Wiley) and Ocean Energy and Coastal Protection (Springer). Education: BEng (Civil Engineering, 1992), MEng (Civil Engineering, 1993), PhD (Engineering, 2001). Research Interests: Advanced modeling of wave energy converters, floating offshore wind turbines, coastal erosion mitigation, and climate change impacts on marine energy resources. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, including coasts like the Port of Gijón (Spain) and the Shannon Estuary. Recent publications highlight climate-driven renewable energy transitions, multi-hazard coastal resilience frameworks, and techno-economic assessments of offshore systems. He chairs the IEC Standards panel for wave energy device testing and serves as Subject Editor for Energy (Elsevier) . Professional Activities: Lead of Marine Renewable Energy research at MaREI (Ireland), former Head of the COAST Engineering Group at Plymouth (2012–2018), and member of PIANC’s Universities Consortium. His work has generated 5,459 citations with an h-index of 41. Teaching: Delivers modules on Ocean Energy (NE4003/NE6005) and Hydraulics (CE3007).

• Digital Humanities
• Literary Studies
• Cultural Analytics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Humanities at University College Cork (UCC), affiliated with the School of English & Digital Humanities and the Department of Digital Humanities. He previously held roles at the University of Sheffield and Pennsylvania State University, and has adjunct and visiting positions at several institutions. His academic roles include serving on UCC's Research & Innovation Committee and the inaugural board of the Future Humanities Institute, where he leads the Digital Cultures, New Media, & Cultural Analytics research cluster. Dr. O'Sullivan's research focuses on digital literature, cultural analytics, and the intersection of technology with literary studies. He has edited major works like The Bloomsbury Handbook to the Digital Humanities and Technology in Irish Literature & Culture , and authored Towards a Digital Poetics . His work explores topics such as electronic literature, digital editing, and the societal impact of AI. He leads high-profile research projects including CASCADE (Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network) and C21 Editions (IRC/AHRC-funded). His peer-reviewed publications span journals like Digital Scholarship in the Humanities and Poetics , addressing topics from authorship attribution to computational stylistics. Dr. O'Sullivan contributes to public policy through roles like Teaching & Learning Policy Advisor for AI at Ireland's Higher Education Authority. He chairs Sample-Studios, Cork's largest artist-led group, and regularly publishes op-eds in outlets like The Guardian and The Irish Times .

• Pervasive Computing
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Healthcare Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Herbert is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. His research focuses on pervasive computing, wireless sensor networks, and healthcare informatics, with notable projects like the CARA framework for falls assessment in the elderly. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Cambridge University and has held visiting roles at institutions including SRI International and the University of Cambridge. Education: BSc (Experimental Physics), MSc (Experimental Physics), Postgraduate Diploma (Computer Science) from UCC; PhD (Computer Science) from Cambridge University. Research Grants: Led projects funded by Science Foundation Ireland (€163,726) and the Irish Research Council (€71,250), focusing on cloud computing and healthcare applications. His work emphasizes context-aware systems, data quality in medical environments, and real-time analysis. Selected awards include an International Fellowship from Digital Systems Research Center (1989) and visiting fellowships at Cambridge (2008-2009). Teaching: Courses include Advanced Software Engineering, Formal Methods, and Model-Based Software Development. Outreach: Advisor to award-winning student teams (e.g., IEEE mobile app contest) and collaborator with industry partners in China and Europe.

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Lanthanide Luminescence
• Coordination Chemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson is a Professor of Chemistry at the School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), and also affiliated with CRANN, the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices. He holds a personal chair in Chemistry and has been a key figure in advancing supramolecular and photochemical research at TCD since his appointment in 1998. His research interests lie at the intersection of supramolecular chemistry, lanthanide luminescence, fluorescent sensors, and bioimaging . He is particularly known for his work on naphthalimide-based chemosensors, btp (2,6-bis(1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)pyridine) ligands, and lanthanide-directed self-assembly systems. His group designs luminescent materials for applications in disease diagnosis, cellular imaging, and sensing of biologically relevant ions and molecules. The research spans organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, photophysics, and materials science, with strong translational potential in medicine and environmental monitoring. His recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a consistent focus on functional supramolecular materials , including AIE nanoparticles, luminescent hydrogels, helicates, and polymers. These works frequently involve time-resolved imaging, PET-based probes, and lanthanide-based sensors , published in high-impact journals such as Chem , Advanced Science , and Chemical Reviews . The articles highlight trends in multi-functional, stimuli-responsive systems for biological and environmental applications. While no specific scientific awards are listed in the text, his extensive publication record, visiting professorships (e.g., Deakin University, CNRS Bordeaux), and leadership in the field indicate significant recognition. Gunnlaugsson has advised numerous researchers, including June I. Lovitt, Tumpa Gorai, Oxana Kotova, Jason M. Delente, Chris S. Hawes, and Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju , among others. His collaborative network is broad, often involving interdisciplinary teams in chemistry, biology, and materials science. He has secured research funding supporting these activities, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided text. He leads a vibrant research group within the Department of Chemistry at TCD, contributing to the CRANN institute’s mission in nanoscience and advanced materials. His lab focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of smart luminescent systems with applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.

• Educational Technology
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Game-Based Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monica Ward is a Teaching Professor at Dublin City University, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning within the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy, focusing on innovative educational tools. Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs Glasnevin Campus, Room D114 Monica's research interests revolve around Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) , educational technology , and game-based learning . She has contributed significantly to inclusive education, language revitalization (e.g., Irish and Nawat), and formative assessment in both language learning and introductory programming. Her projects often leverage Artificial Intelligence , Virtual Reality , and gamification to create engaging, accessible learning environments. Her recent publications highlight trends in adaptive learning technologies , socio-cultural immersion , and student-centered CALL design . Notable works include studies on educational robotics for dyslexic learners, AI-driven text analysis in game-based language learning, and the impact of interactive oral assessments. Monica has developed educational games like Cipher: Faoi Gheasa and Cipher VR , which integrate mythology and technology to enhance language reconnection. She also explores peer observation, collaborative modules, and green approaches in educational app development, reflecting her commitment to sustainable and culturally relevant teaching strategies.

Alessandro Raganoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Audio Processing
• Quality of Experience (QoE)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Ragano is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics , where he has been investigating Quality of Experience (QoE) aspects of audio archives and developing data-driven approaches for QoE estimation and audio restoration using deep learning since 2018. Education: MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) BSc in Computer Engineering from Università Degli Studi di Salerno (Italy) His research integrates machine learning , audio signal processing , and multimedia quality assessment to improve speech enhancement, audio restoration, and perceptual modeling. Recent trends in his publications focus on self-supervised learning , objective quality metrics , and audio dataset generation with applications in speech separation, music representation, and audio inpainting. He actively contributes to open-source tools like Binamix and AQP for audio research and quality evaluation.

Sampritha Hassan Manjunathمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ontology Learning
• Knowledge Graph Generation
• Relation Extraction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sampritha Hassan Manjunath is a Research Fellow at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics at the University of Galway, working under Prof. Paul Buitelaar in the Unit for Natural Language Processing (UNLP). Her primary focus includes ontology learning, knowledge graph generation, relation extraction, named-entity recognition, text analysis, and information extraction. MSc in Artificial Intelligence, University of Galway Her research integrates domain-specific knowledge to advance natural language processing (NLP) tasks, with industry collaborations involving Huawei, the EU, Tr3dent, and the University of Galway on projects like intent classification and automatic SDG mapping. Sampritha has published papers on knowledge graph tools and deep learning models for term recognition, leveraging BERT embeddings and the EEAP framework. She is affiliated with the Insight Centre for Data Analytics and previously gained software engineering experience at Intel Technologies and CGI Group Inc., specializing in Java, Agile, Scrum, and CI/CD practices.