Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Southampton
2016-Present (Due to submit December 2019)

My research involves simulating the impact of connected vehicles on traffic signal control in urban areas. To do this I developed a series of traffic signal control techniques that utilise data from connected vehicles in novel ways.

Research funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) under the centre for doctoral training in ‘Next Generation Computational Modelling’ (NGCM), and TRL – Transport Research Laboratory.

Publications: Google Scholar

CPD workshops and courses:
• Research Methodology for Scientists & Engineers
• Technical Writing Skills
• The Writing Process
• Forming Coherent Arguments
• Exploring ‘difference’
• The Power of Deep Listening
• Creating connections: Networking for Researchers
• Having fun with small groups
• Introduction to ‘one-to-many’ engagement
• Workshop – harnessing the power of wonder
• A beginner’s guide to academic posters
• Presenting Your Research
• Introduction to Teaching Skills for PGRS Part 1 & 2

Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Computational Modelling (CDT in NGCM)

University of Southampton
2015-2016

As part of my PhD, I underwent a year of doctoral school at the EPSRC centre for doctoral training (CDT) in ‘Next Generation Computational Modelling’ (NGCM) to learn about high performance computing techniques and programming methodology for academic research. I also partook in seminars on state of the art software applications and techniques from a variety of fields, and industry talks from the likes of Software Carpentry, Boeing, and Lloyds Register. The year of doctoral school is equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Seminars and taught courses included: 
• Stochastic Differential Equations
• Agent Based Modelling
• Monte Carlo Methods
• Parallel computing with OpenMP and MPI (C language) (Delivered by specialists from ARCHER)
• GPU Programming in C (Delivered by Nvidia)
• Data analysis with Pandas
• Project Planning & Management Intensive Course (Delivered by Boeing)
• Advanced Computational Methods I & II
• Numerical Methods
• Applied Statistical Modelling

Master of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ME)

University College Dublin
2013-2015

ME Electronic & Computer Engineering (2:1). Undertook a research project simulating the dynamic behaviour of the Hodgkin-Huxley Neuron model with a view to understanding the more complex emergent behaviour in networks of neurons. I also worked on investigating the potential for the application of finite element methods to non-conservative systems, and whether they offer improved numerical performance over traditional numerical methods. Supervisor: Dr. P. F. Curran

Year 2 Modules:
Numerical Algorithms, Advances in Wireless Networking, Software Engineering, Professional Engineering Management, ME Project, Digital Communications, Neural Engineering, Advanced Signal Processing.

Year 1 Modules:
Control Theory, Digital System Design, Wireless Systems, Radio-frequency Electronics, Analogue & Mixed Signal Integrated Circuits Design, Power Electronics Technology.

ME Professional Work Experience: 8 Months in the TV Technology unit at S3 Group, Dublin. (now Accenture).

Bachelor of Science: Electronic Engineering (BSc)

University College Dublin
2010-2013

Year 3:
Signals and Systems, Circuit Theory, Networks and Internet Systems, Databases and Information Systems I, Multivariable Calculus Eng II, Modelling and Simulation, Analogue Electronics, Solid-State Electronics II, Communication Theory I, Signal Processing: Theory and Applications, Electromagnetic Waves, Professional Engineering (Finance).

Year2:
Multivariable Calculus for Eng, Introduction to Information and Social Computing, Solid-State Electronics I, Engineering Electromagnetics, Electrical and Electronic Circuits, Computer Engineering I: Data Structures and Algorithms through C, Statistics & Probability for Engineers, Electrical Energy Systems II, Communication Systems, Digital Electronics: from gate to system, Electronic Circuits, Computer Science for Engineers II.

Year 1:
Physics I & II, Mechanics, Calculus, Electronic Engineering I, Creativity in Design, Chemistry, Philosophy I, Energy Engineering, Linear Algebra, Robotics Design Project, Computer Science I.

Leaving Certificate (Irish A-levels)

Wesley College Dublin
2004-2010
465/600 points
Higher Level:
– Technology
– Physics
– Chemistry
– Mathematics
– English
– French

Ordinary Level:
– Gaeilge (Irish)