Innovation Advisory Partners (IAP) was formed in 2012 to bring together a unique group of leaders from science, technology, research and education who can provide singular insight and hands-on strategic support to global clients in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the individual states of the U.S. , especially in the specific instance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and thereby the STEM workforce. With a commitment to achieving significant and measurable outcomes, carefully chosen IAP teams provide change-minded clients advice in such areas as research strategy, management, policies and programs, and leadership. IAP founders and associate members are drawn from a diverse portfolio of internationally renowned institutions from both the public and private sectors. They are dedicated to building and supporting alliances between government, industry and academia in order to expand the capacity of leading institutions and educational entities to achieve new levels of success. IAP Partners are particularly sought to design and launch innovative new programs and institutions, typically charged with the purpose of creating substantial economic impact and competitive advantage. In concert with clients, IAP Partners take advantage of their renowned track record in transformational research, new and emerging fields, disruptive technologies and entrepreneurial-minded organization-building. This includes work in IT, biotechnology, energy, the environment, social policy and culture. Recently, IAP members have included a focus on STEM education and now have members with significant experience, including training the trainers and building powerful and effective networks with software tools driven to serve and advance learning and teaching.

exploring new avenues at the interface between academia, governments, the private sector, and cities

Leader of the University as well as Chair of the Board. Responsible for all affairs of the University including education, research, engagement with stakeholders, fundraising, international affairs, intellectual property and partnerships

Teaching and research in the area of photonics. Leader of research group on the physics of photonic materials and devices. Co-founded Optronics Ireland, a national programme of research in photonics involving five Irish universities. Coordinated EU projects under the 3rd and 4th Framework Programmes. Created a campus company, Eblana Photonics, with James O'Gorman.

Responsible for defining university research policy and promoting research and technology transfer

Responsible for coordinating curriculum development and examinations, assignment of teaching duties, recruiting staff, development of the research profile, and expansion of facilities including the Sami Nasr Institute of Advanced Materials.

Research on the fundamental properties of materials using laser probes and on photonics

As a member of the Research Group of Prof William Yen, carried out research on the fundamental properties of materials that had interesting optical properties and that could be used in lasers