Research & Interests

•  Machine Learning Applications: I am deeply engaged in the theory and practical applications of machine learning, with a special interest in evolutionary deep learning and explainable AI. My goal is to contribute to the creation of user-friendly AI tools that enhance accessibility and usability for various stakeholders.
• Speech and Audio Processing: I have a solid foundation in real-time, non-intrusive speech quality estimation techniques. My research incorporates genetic programming to assess and improve speech quality in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems.
•  Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Pattern Recognition: I focus on developing innovative classification and regression techniques applicable in healthcare, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and decision-making processes.
• Computational Neuroscience: I am interested in exploring cognitive architectures and their potential implications for advancing artificial intelligence methodologies.
  
  My academic and research journey encompasses significant experiences, including:
  
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher at the Regulated Software Research Centre (RSRC), Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) (September 2021 – September 2024). In this role, I was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland, where I led investigations into artificial intelligence applications in medical device software innovation. I actively participated in writing research grants and supervised two PhD students. Additionally, I undertook a project focused on developing computer vision models for robotic surgery, utilizing object detection convolutional neural networks and capsule networks.
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Bio-computing and Developmental Systems (BDS) Research Group, University of Limerick (April 2018 – December 2020). Here, I worked on a project aimed at designing a spectral flow meter for the dairy industry and employed the grammatical evolution algorithm in MATLAB to tackle various optimization challenges. I also co-taught courses, enhancing the educational experience for students.
• Post-Doctorate Researcher at Orange Labs, France Telecom R&D (February 2010 – February 2011). My focus involved research in wireless communications, facilitating collaborations that bridged academic research with industry needs.
• Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Limerick (February 2005 – August 2008). My dissertation investigated speech quality estimation techniques, producing several publications and presentations at international conferences. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams significantly enriched the impact of my research.