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Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
Since 1845, NUI Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
NUI Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research
Research
NUI Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at NUI Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at NUI Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
Alumni, Friends & Supporters
There are over 90,000 NUI Galway graduates Worldwide, connect with us and tap into the online community.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At NUI Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
People
Programme Director
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Mechanical)
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Quinlan’s research interests are in fluid dynamics; with applications to the characterisation, analysis and design of renewable and conventional energy conversion systems. His group uses particle image velocimetry and computational fluid dynamics, and are developing novel computational approaches which are particularly suited to marine applications.
Energy Systems Engineering (Electrical)
Dr. Maeve DuffyElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Dr. Duffy’s research interests are in magnetic component design, wearable power generators, wireless powering, and sensors. She is based in the Power Electronics Research Centre at NUI Galway. Click here to listen to an interview with Dr. Maeve Duffy on our Itunes pod cast channel: Ryan Institute Pod cast Channel
Energy Systems Engineering (Electrical)
Professor Gerard HurleyElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Prof. Hurley is the director of the Power Electronics Research Centre, established in 1992. He has over 30 years experience in the areas of electromagnetics, power electronics, and renewable energy. He has published over 100 papers in journals and at international conferences.
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Civil)
Dr. Marcus KeaneDr. Keane is the leader of the Sustainability and Built Environment priority research area. He is a lecturer in Civil Engineering, and the founder and NUI Galway Head of the Informatics Research Unit for Sustainable Engineering (IRUSE), which is dually affiliated to UCC.
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Mechanical)
Professor Sean LeenProf. Leen’s main interest is in the development of computational solid mechanics solutions related to the ‘Materials for Energy’ theme. Examples are the: (i) development and analysis of novel floating concepts for offshore wind energy and (ii) development of structural integrity methods for use of composite materials in seawater environments.
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Information Technology)
Dr. Hugh MelvinDr. Melvin’s research interests include Real-Time Systems, Energy Informatics, Internet Multimedia, Time & Timing Systems and Wireless Technologies. He is a member of the Performance Engineering Laboratory research group, a distributed group of researchers, based out of UCD and DCU but with a presence in other Irish institutions including NUI,Galway.
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Civil)
Stephen NashStephen’s interests are in the numerical modelling of marine waters from shallow coastal waters to the deep ocean. Particular processes of interest are tidal circulation, transport of pollutants, water quality and primary production.
Energy Systems Engineering Board (Mechanical)
Rory Monaghan
Sharon Gilmartin
Aodh Dalton
Gerard HynesSenior Technical Officer
Martin Burke
David Connolly
Maja Drapiewska
Edward Kilcullen
Patrick Kelly
William Kelly
Myles Meehan
Dermot McDermott
Maura McDonagh
Mary O'BrienAbout NUI Galway
Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 170 years. NUI Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.
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