People

School Directors

Dr. Breiffni Fitzgerald

Dr. Breiffni Fitzgerald

Associate Professor, Civil Struct & Env. Eng.

Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning.

Dr. John Gallagher

Dr. John Gallagher

Associate Professor, Civil Struct & Env. Eng.

Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning

Dr. Mohammad Reza Ghaani

Dr. Mohammad Reza Ghaani

Assistant Professor, Civil Struct & Env. Eng.

Interim Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Dr. Bidisha Ghosh

Dr. Bidisha Ghosh

Associate Professor, Civil Struct & Env. Eng.

Director of Research

Professor Anil Kokaram

Professor Anil Kokaram

Professor of Electronic Engineering (198, Electronic & Elect. Engineering

Head of School

Professor Tríona Lally

Professor Tríona Lally

Professor in BioEngineering, Mechanical, Manuf & Biomedical Eng

Director of Industrial Engagement

Professor Michael Monaghan

Professor Michael Monaghan

Professor In, Mechanical, Manuf & Biomedical Eng

Interim Head of School

Dr. Tim Persoons

Dr. Tim Persoons

Associate Professor, Mechanical, Manuf & Biomedical Eng

Director of Global Engagement

Professor Ciaran Simms

Professor Ciaran Simms

Professor In, Mechanical, Manuf & Biomedical Eng

Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

School Office Professional Staff

Ms. Mary Kerrigan

Ms. Mary Kerrigan

Research Programme Officer, School Office - Natural Sciences

Mary supports researchers to develop project proposals to secure competitive research funding and supports the work of the School Research Committee to further the School’s research strategy

Ms. Zara Cassidy-Coss

Ms. Zara Cassidy-Coss

Administrative Officer, School Office - Engineering

Zara is the UG Programmes Coordinator and is the key contact for examinations, JF, SF and JS timetabling, student cases and acts as the Secretary of the School Curriculum Committee

Ms. Alison Crofts

Ms. Alison Crofts

Executive Officer, School Office - Engineering

Alison supports Research Centre Directors, handles PhD fees, stipends, examiner fees, and freshman demonstrator pay. She’s the contact for research staff nominations and Head of School signature requests.

Ms. Sara Doherty

Ms. Sara Doherty

Financial Officer, School Office - Engineering

Sara manages financial processes and supports staff on annual pay and non-pay budgets, research project and GL queries and oversees all purchase orders as the School’s purchase order administrator

Ms. Patricia Hughes

Ms. Patricia Hughes

School Manager, School Office - Engineering

As School Manager, Patricia manages the administrative processes and systems that facilitate strategic and budgetary planning, academic administration, management of staff, and policy implementation

Mr. Phil Lynch

Mr. Phil Lynch

Marketing & Communications Officer, School Office - Engineering

Phil delivers the School of Engineering’s Marketing & Communications Strategy, showcasing research and achievements through digital channels and partnerships to attract top talent.

Ms. Juana Martí Hernández

Ms. Juana Martí Hernández

Executive Officer, School Office - Engineering

Juana supports the UG programmes of the School including transcripts, examinations, student queries and keeping up to date student records and course information.

Ms. Sarah O'Brien

Ms. Sarah O'Brien

Internship Coordinator & Industry Liaiso, School Office - Engineering

Sarah supports the internship programme and is the primary point of contact for industry partners. Sarah facilitates industry meetings/events and is the Secretary of the Industrial Advisory Board

Miss Chloe O'Connor

Miss Chloe O'Connor

Global Officer, Trinity Global

Chloe supports Erasmus and International students, coordinates UNITECH and UG Open Day, supports student recruitment, manages partnerships, and assists the Director of Global Engagement

Mr. Daniel Wearen

Mr. Daniel Wearen

HCI Postgraduate Officer, School Office - Engineering

Daniel manages Micro-credentials and supports PhD students through admissions, progress/confirmation reports, student cases, examiner nominations. Daniel timetables SS, MAI, MSc, and Diploma programmes

Disciplines