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UCD Spirit- College of Science Inaugural Dean's Coffee Club
Thursday , 30 March 2017 -
We are delighted to announce a new programme for our alumni: UCD Spirit. UCD Spirit is aimed at those reaching the end of their current careers and taking the next steps into the third chapter of life. As part of this new programme, Professor Joe Carthy will host inaugural College of Science Dean's Coffee Morning on 30th March 2017.
Professor Joe Carthy and the UCD Alumni Relations Office invite you to attend the inaugural Dean's Coffee Morning, for interesting talks, campus tours and an opportunity to network with your fellow alumni and College of Science researchers, and staff.
This event is an excellent opportunity to hear from old colleagues and teachers, as well as learn about new developments on campus, and further afield.
When: 10am, Thursday 30th March
Where: Shackleton Lounge, Ground Floor, O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD.
The event is free to attend but space is limited, so book your place now!
Programme:
The morning features a number of UCD researchers, who will discuss the latest advances in their fields.
Professor Emma Teeling from the UCD School of Biology
Prof. Teeling established the Laboratory of Molecular Evolution and Mammalian Phylogenetics in 2005 and is the Founding Director of the Centre for Irish Bat Research UCD. Her integrative research in the fields of zoology, phylogenetics, genomics and conservation biology uncovers the genetic signatures of survival that enables species to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Professor Padraig Cunningham from the UCD School of Computer Science
Prof. Cunningham is Professor of Knowledge and Data Engineering. His current research focus is on the analysis of graph and network data and on the use of machine learning techniques in processing high-dimension data.
Professor Padraig Dunne from the UCD School of Physics
Prof. Dunne graduated with a BSc in Experimental Physics, UCD in 1989. His research areas include Laser Produced Plasmas as sources of ions and continuum radiation for photoabsorption spectroscopy.