From the Head of School
Welcome to our web-site! Whether you are considering Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a career or interested in research opportunities or just curious about the work we do and the projects we are involved in, I’m sure that you will find much to interest you here.
If you have further questions or would like more information, my colleagues and I will be happy to hear from you.
Professor Tom Brazil
Head of the UCD School of Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
NEWS & EVENTS
PhD position in Neural Engineering & Neuromuscular Systems
Applications are invited for a full time PhD scholarship in the area of Neural Engineering and Neuromuscular Systems in the School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. This project is funded as part of a new Graduate Research Education Programme in Biomedical Engineering offered in partnership with Trinity College Dublin. The PhD programme will include both taught content and the development of research skills within a 4 year PhD research project. Click the title link for more details.
Teaching Assistant of the Semester awarded to Clare Davidson
Clare Davidson, a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded Teaching Assistant of the Semester for Autum 2011. Clare received her prize at a special ceremony held on Monday, 19th December. Those also short-listed for the award, Lisa Ruttledge, Laura Tobin, Aonghus Shortt and Lara McManus, also received prizes.
RIA Gold Medal awarded to Prof. John O. Scanlan
Emeritus Professor of Electronic Engineering, John O. Scanlan has been awarded an RIA (Royal Irish Academy) Gold Medal in recognition his outstanding contribution to Electronic Engineering. Widely recognised as one of the leading international living circuit theorists, Professor Scanlan has made many fundamental contributions to the field of electronic engineering, including electronic circuit and system design, digital circuits and computing, communications and signal processing.
Retirement of Dr. Jim Christie and Prof. Ronan O'Dowd
On Thursday December 1st, the School celebrated the recent retirements of Dr Jim Christie and Prof. Ronan O’Dowd. Their important contributions to teaching, research and administration over many years of service were commended by Head of School, Prof. Tom Brazil to a large audience of their colleagues and friends. The School wishes Dr. Christie and Prof. O’Dowd the very best over the coming years.
Paul Judge awarded IET Prize for excellence in third year studies
Paul Judge was awarded the IET Prize for excellence in his Third Year studies. The IET award this prize in institutions in which they have a recognised accredited programme. Paul receives 2 years free membership of the IET as part of the award. The certificate was presented to Paul in front of Final Year E&E Class by the Head of School Professor Tom Brazil on Thursday 1st December.
UCD Open Day 2011
Come and visit the UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering at the UCD Open Day 2011. Staff from the School will be on our stand in the O'Reilly Hall on Saturday, November 12th to answer all your questions. Also on show will be some of the latest innovations developed at the school plus a live RoboRugby demonstration. We look forward to meeting you.
