Professor Helen Roche is Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact at University College Dublin.

Triona leads the team in UCD Research and supports the development and implementation of the Research Strategy, working with the VPRII and Research, Innovation and Impact Group (RIIG) of the University.

Tom leads the team that supports research collaborations and knowledge transfer with industry, that assists entrepreneurs to launch and scale new high-tech businesses and that supports UCD academics to deliver global consulting services.

Xuefang looks after UCD Research-led events and conferences, the marketing of UCD Research and Innovation, and handles HR and facility operations in UCD Research.

The PA to VPRII provides support to the Vice President for Research, Innovation & Impact and the Director of Research. The PA to VPRII also provides secretariat support for UCD Research committees including the University Management Team sub group, the Research and Innovation Impact Group (RIIG).

Caitríona works closely with the General Manager on UCD Research projects, providing key administrative support.

Jill is responsible for developing UCD’s portfolio of research policies, and  establishing and operating the necessary governance schemes for major research programmes.

Colleen manages the implementation of the UCD Research Culture Initiative and is responsible for coordinating its programme of activities, events and communications.

Ciara is working on our public affairs programme, developing our responses to national and international policy initiatives, and engaging with our network of stakeholders.

Maciek leads the team and provides advice and guidance on requirements for setting up successful funding awards.

Rafaela is responsible for the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business, College of Engineering and Architecture.

Suad is responsible for the Schools of Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics.

David is responsible for Schools of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Medicine (including Charles Institute & Systems Biology Ireland), and Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences.

Ann is responsible for the College of Social Sciences and Law, the School of Agriculture and Food Science and the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dipti leads the Proposal Support Team and the Research Programmes Team who provide frontline and specialist support to researchers in securing external funding.

Máire provides specialised knowledge and support for advanced research funding programmes, with a particular focus on ERC, SFI Research Professorship and President of Ireland Future Research Leaders programmes.

Margherita provides specialised support for advanced research funding programmes, with a particular focus on the ERC Life Sciences & Physical Sciences & Engineering domains. 

Justin is responsible for review and approval of proposal budgets, ensuring all are fully optimised, justified and compliant, as well as creating tailored supports including budget templates and workshops.

Claire leads the team supporting proposal submissions for national and non-EU programmes. She also supports UCD researchers in preparation and submission of funding applications to national and non-EU funding agencies, charities and foundations.

Meadhbh designs and provides supports for preparation and submission of  funding applications to national (including IRC, MSCA PF, EI, and HRB) and non-EU international (e.g. US, UK) funding agencies, charities and foundations.

Aine leads the EU Research Office who provide specialist support to researchers applying for EU funding.

Liana focuses on the implementation of the UCD Horizon Europe strategy and provides strategic advice for Horizon Europe in the areas of Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5), and Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6).

Chantal provides specialised proposal support for Horizon Europe in the areas of Health (Cluster 1), Digital, Industry and Space (Cluster 4), and European Innovation Council.

Tina provides specialised proposal support for Horizon Europe in the areas of Culture, Creativity, Inclusive Society (Cluster 2), Civil Security for Society (Cluster 3), and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie collaborative calls (Doctoral Networks, Staff Exchange and COFUND).

Colm leads the Research Partners team, which provides strategic support for UCD's major research themes. Colm is also the first point of contact for major proposals that are outside of these major research themes.

The ICT partner works with senior academics to identify, develop and implement strategic initiatives and major proposals under the 'Transforming Through Digital Technology' theme.

Loraine works with senior academics to identify, develop and implement strategic initiatives and major proposals under the 'Building a Healthy World' theme.

Justin works with senior academics to identify, develop and implement strategic initiatives and major proposals under the 'Empowering Humanity' theme.

Sinéad works with senior academics to identify, develop and implement strategic and major proposals under the 'Creating a Sustainable Global Society' theme.

Lisa works with large research programmes across UCD to develop a Project Management Community of Practice.

Rachel works with clinicians and academics to identify, develop and implement strategic initiatives and major proposals across the University's four themes.

Ciaran leads the knowledge transfer team responsible for identifying, protecting and commercialising intellectual property (IP) either through licensing and/or new venture creation, negotiating IP terms in agreements and supporting research proposals.

Stephen is responsible for managing the identification, protection and commercialisation of University College Dublin research outputs within the environment area.

Hugh is responsible for the identification, protection and commercialisation of UCD research outputs within the physical sciences research areas.

Tony is a Case Manager for Technology Transfer and is responsible for managing the identification, protection and commercialisation of UCD research outputs within the ICT research area.

Stacey is responsible for the identification, protection and commercialisation of UCD research outputs within the agriculture, food and veterinary research areas.

Ena is responsible for the identification, protection and commercialisation of UCD research outputs within the life and medical sciences research area

John provides administrative support to the knowledge transfer team and assists in the financial management of NovaUCD.

Helen has responsibility for managing the incubator at NovaUCD, the centre at NexusUCD, and the financial management at UCD Innovation.

Santiago supports the client companies based at NovaUCD and NexusUCD and he is responsible for the management of the physical facilities of both of these centres.

Liam leads the Research Analytics and Impact team.

Caroline leads the design, development and delivery of strategic online communications initiatives to profile research in University College Dublin, to a range of national and international audiences.

Emma supports the delivery of strategic communications initiatives to profile research in University College Dublin, to a range of national and international audiences.

Dimitrios-Stavros is responsible for the information gathering, tendering and first phase implementation of a new IT based RMS Grants system.

David is responsible for developing and implementing a range of initiatives to support and embed a culture of research impact in the university.

Emma is responsible for developing and implementing a range of activities to support and embed Public and Patient Involvement in research and Public Engagement.

Ioanna is responsible for end-user training, change management and communications activities required for the new Research Funding Solution (RFS) rollout.

Simon is responsible for the development and funding of new knowledge intensive ventures.

Caroline is responsible for providing and supporting a variety of innovation related education programmes and initiatives across the University which also includes outreach to second-level education.

Micéal is responsible for communicating UCD’s innovation objectives, activities and achievements to internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communication channels.

Michelle is responsible for the development and delivery of strategic engagement initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.

Elizabeth is responsible for developing a professional and commercial managed consultancy service to facilitate access and support engagement between business, industry and UCD. This includes facilitating and supporting UCD academics and professional staff to engage in consultancy with external clients.

Marian works with academics and external clients, and supports the development of professional consultancy services at UCD.