Work with thought leaders and academic experts from National University of Ireland, Galway

Ryan’s primary research focuses on the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and digital technology. He has published numerous papers on the topic, and has presented his work at various international conferences. He is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). Mark was previously a researcher at KTH University (Stockholm), the University of Twente (the Netherlands), and the National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland). While at Twente, he worked on an interdisciplinary  project (SHERPA), involving 11 partners from 6 European countries. This project was a European Union Horizon 2020 project (2018-2021, budget €3 million) and focused on the ethical, social and human rights implications of smart information systems (data analytics and artificial intelligence) within a European context. He has published on topics, such as the ethics of smart cities, self-driving vehicles, agricultural data analytics, social robotics, and AI. In his previous research, he has also published a 2016 monograph: Human Values, Environmental Ethics and Sustainability.

Roisin Lally, PhD, is an expert in the fields of philosophy, ethics, and information technology. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from University of Ireland, a Masters of Letters in Philosophy from University of Galway, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English from National University of Ireland Galway, and a National Diploma in Information Technology from Atlantic Technological University. Dr. Lally has a wealth of teaching experience, having served as an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at Gonzaga University. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology and philosophy, with a particular emphasis on ethical considerations. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on the topics of philosophy and information technology.