20142024

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Biography

Currently lecturing and conducting research for Medtech development in the School of Design at the University of Limerick, Ireland. I am passionate about merging data and intuition to drive impactful innovation. Specialising in qualitative research methodologies, research rigour, and ethical integrity throughout the entire product lifecycle, from problem definition and product development to design verification, and validation against stakeholder requirements. Expertise in creatively applying qualitative research methods, such as ethnographic studies, immersion/observation, in-depth interviews, and product evaluation, to enhance user experience. Skilled in human factors research, user-centered design methods, rapid prototyping, clinical evaluation, and regulatory considerations. Led and contributed to a number of successful research and industry funding grants including IRC, Seedcorn, EI and H2020, totalling over 2.5m. Supervising PhD students in Human Factors and medical device development research. Involved in two spin-out companies as design and regulatory lead. Published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, and co-inventor on several patents (EU & US). Additional skills include: Product development CAD (SolidWorks, Blender, Keyshot) Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustration, InDesign, etc.) Front-end UI development (Adobe XD, Figma) Data collection and visual communication

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Towards the development of minimally invasive medical devices for separating the mesocolon from the retroperitoneum during colorectal surgery

1 Sep 20121 Sep 2017

Award Date: 1 Sep 2017

Bachelor, BSc in Product Design & Technology (Hons)

1 Sep 20081 Sep 2012

Award Date: 1 Sep 2012

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    White, E. (Chair)

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    24 May 20231 Jun 2023

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