Thomas Cosgrove

Emeritus Prof., Emeritus Professor

20092022

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Biography

Tom Cosgrove was appointed Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Limerick [CIVIL @ UL] in 2009 having previously developed and delivered a 3 year programme in Structures for the School of Architecture at UL. At Punch Consulting Engineers he found deep satisfaction working with many of Ireland s leading Architects and contractors on major projects. By preference he has been involved in training and mentoring over 36 engineers on these projects. Among the highlights of his career is undoubtedly the privilege he enjoyed in leading the Structural team for the new Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick.  Under his leadership Civil @ UL is pioneering a Problem Based Learning approach to Engineering Education. His team is also involved in outreach to schools to communicate the joy of Engineering. Tom is also course director for the collaborative Civil Engineering programme at Henan Polytechnic University, China, where he teaches each year.  As a Director of Punch he participated in business strategy, design, and business process and project management. He is active in Engineer s Ireland and The Institution of Structural Engineers (Ireland Branch).    At UL he is involved in research in Engineering Education, Sustainable Urban Transport, Timber Gridshells and Vibration in Microelectronics Facilities. When not doing, researching or teaching engineering in Ireland and China he enjoys singing in choirs, snorkelling and hill walking.

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 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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