Prof Kathryn Cormican

University of Galway

Kathryn.cormican@universityofgalway.ie

Kathryn Cormican is a Professor of Systems Engineering, Director of the Enterprise Research Centre in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway in Ireland in Ireland and a funded investigator in Lero  – The Irish Software Research Centre.  Her work focuses on designing, developing, and validating novel processes and information systems to enable smarter, user-centred solutions. She currently leads three EU-funded projects.

She is internationally recognised for her contribution to research and has won many prestigious best-paper awards including the European Academy of Management best paper award in 2023. She has delivered several international conferences and has published extensively in high-impact journals in her field.  Kathryn directs an award-winning MSc programme specifically designed to equip graduates with the requisite skills needed for employment in the high-tech industry. She received the President’s Award for teaching excellence in 2018 and was awarded Female Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year in 2022 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities

Are you interested in working with Kathryn and her team on the following important questions that explore the true impact of technology on our time?

  • How do we enable user integration and co-creation to create personalised experiences?
  • Can we develop architectures and processes to support a radically new ecosystem?
  • How do we enable responsible performance management across a product/service life cycle?
  • How do we ensure effective technology adoption and use for all?

This is an opportunity to join a thriving interdisciplinary research team and make a significant impact on your career. It will enable you to design your research path, explore your passions and leverage your expertise.  You will also gain invaluable experience through international secondment opportunities at leading institutions worldwide.