Kevin O’Sullivan is Environment and Science Editor and former editor of The Irish Times. Kevin is from Tramore, County Waterford and holds a BSc from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Journalism from Dublin City University . He has a special interest in climate disruption (and solutions), renewable energy, the United Nations’ sustainable-development goals, and…
Dr Sheila Donegan is a lecturer in Chemistry at SETU and co-director of CALMAST. She is a passionate advocate of STEM and holds many national positions in this area. She also co-founded Maths Week with Eoin Gill – the leading festival of its kind in the world – which attracts…
Alejandro Lopez Valdes is an assistant Professor in Neural Engineering and Brain Health at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) School of Engineering and affiliated to the Global Brain Health Institute. Dr Lopez Valdes obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from ITESM in Monterrey in his native Mexico, a Master’s of…
‘Remembering Prof. Dervilla Donnelly‘ Pat Guiry is Professor of Chemistry at University College Dublin (UCD). His research interests include the design, synthesis and application of novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis, natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry. He completed a PhD in Chemistry with Prof. Dervilla Donnelly, Prof. Sir Derek Barton…
Richard Roche is a professor of psychology at Maynooth University. His research interests include memory, spatial representation, psychosis, stroke and decision making. He also established Ireland’s first high-density electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory. Richard was appointed Lecturer in Maynooth University’s Department of Psychology in 2005 following an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a…
Dara Cannon is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Galway on the west coast of Ireland. Prof Cannon’s research laboratory focuses on the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders including analyses using brain imaging, genetic, cognitive and life context with a teaching focus on gross anatomical and magnetic resonance…
Eoin Gill is a founder of the Robert Boyle Summer School celebrating its 12th year in 2024. An environmental engineer by profession, his research and professional interests span sustainability and climate action, to the Arts, Philosophy and History of Science and Technology. Eoin is passionate about collaborative working and advancing and…
Brian Trench is a writer, editor and lecturer in science communication and cultural history. He is a former science and technology journalist, and senior lecturer and Head of School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland.