TU Dublin Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
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TU Dublin is proud to mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS). We are committed to closing the gender gap in STEM through education, policy, and inclusivity. Female researchers bring fresh insights, shaping a stronger, more inclusive science community.
Below are just some of the inspiring female researchers at TU Dublin driving innovation in their fields:
Dr Úna Beagon – Built Environment Research and Innovation Centre (BERIC). Head of Civil Engineering, researching engineering education and student experiences. Focuses on diversity in STEM, including first-year supports and outreach programs.
Dr Elena Alexandra Alexa – School of Food Science & Environmental Health. Food safety expert engaging students in hands-on science education. Leads outreach in microbiology, food safety, and consumer science.
Róisín Faherty – Faculty of Computing, Digital & Data. Head of Research and Innovation, specialising in computer science education. Develops programs to support teachers and students in computing.
Professor Fiona Lyng – Radiation & Environmental Science Centre. Leads research in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Has supervised over 30 PhD students and mentored many women in STEM.
Dr Azza Silotry Naik – School of Food Science & Environmental Health. Food scientist and mentor, inspiring young scientists through outreach. Awarded for female-led innovation in cosmeceuticals research.
Dr Svetlana Hensman – School of Computer Science. Advocate for women in ICT, leading coding initiatives and outreach. Works on professional development for teachers in computing.
Dr Claire Brougham – School of Mechanical Engineering. Developing lab-grown heart valves for children with congenital defects. Aims to create valves that grow with the child’s heart.
Professor Christine O’Connor – Faculty of Sciences & Health. Head of Research & Innovation, specialising in chemistry and waste valorisation. Works closely with industry and academia worldwide.
Rachel Harding – School of Transport & Civil Engineering. Researches ways to develop spatial ability in students to close the STEM gender gap. Works with schools to enhance STEM education.
Gisele De Campos Pinto – School of Food Science & Environmental Health. Uses dance and arts to promote mental health and STEM engagement. Supports students in research and creative projects.
Dr Mariana Rocha – School of Computer Science. Uses game-based learning to reduce math anxiety in children. Focuses on inclusive computer science education.
Dr Tania Malik – School of Informatics & Cybersecurity. Director of HPC Nexus Lab, advocating for women in high-performance computing. Mentors female students in STEM careers.
Sandra I. Cruz Moreno – School of Architecture & Built Environment. PhD student researching gender and collaborative learning in engineering education. Focuses on inclusion and intersectionality.
Karen Nolan – Faculty of Computing, Digital & Data. Computing lecturer leading national outreach programs in computer science education. Develops resources to engage students in STEM.
Dr Furong Tian – School of Food Science & Environmental Health. Director of Nanolab Research Centre, promoting science through hands-on learning. Engages students in chemistry and microscopy projects.
Dr Aimee Byrne – Office of the VP for Sustainability. Leads sustainability education and research in sustainable buildings. Heads multiple international projects on circular construction.
TU Dublin continues to champion gender equality in STEM through education, research, and mentorship.