TU Dublin Expands Research Excellence with Five New Specialist Centres
TU Dublin has announced today the creation of five new cross-disciplinary research centres to address unique challenges. The new centres are designed to make significant contributions to our evolving Culture ICT, Energy, and Human Behaviours associated with technologies and work practices. The new research centres will focus on key areas aligned with the university's research priorities, contributing to advancing knowledge, benefiting people and businesses worldwide. By fostering collaboration and integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, TU Dublin is poised to make meaningful contributions in areas that are crucial for shaping the future of technology, culture, and societal progress.
Dr Brendan Jennings, Vice President for Research & Innovation at TU Dublin, remarked:
The launch of these five research centres underscores TU Dublin’s commitment to pioneering research and innovation. By integrating expertise across disciplines, we aim to address critical societal challenges, advance human factors research, and drive meaningful cultural and technological transformation for a better future.
Antenna and High Frequency Research Centre
The Antenna & High-Frequency Research Centre specialises in analysing, designing, and measuring antennas and related devices for wireless communication and medical applications. With over 20 years of applied research experience, the AHFR has earned an international reputation for pioneering innovative solutions to modern industrial challenges. It actively supports PhD research, fosters collaboration, and drives the development of next-generation technologies. Committed to excellence in research, education, and industry partnerships, the team strives to advance an ecologically sustainable and connected world.
Centre for Human Factors in Safety and Sustainability
The mission of the Centre for Human Factors in Safety and Sustainability is to advance research in human factors and safety, focusing on the interaction between humans and complex automated systems to reduce risks and enhance system resilience
Dublin Energy Lab
The mission of the Dublin Energy Lab is to act as centre of excellence for multidisciplinary, energy-related research and development, supporting the transition to a carbon-neutral society while serving Ireland’s institutional, industrial and academic needs. This is achieved by undertaking basic and applied research in collaboration with leading national and international organisations.
TCD-TU Dublin Joint Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines
The TCD-TU Dublin Joint Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) aims to be a leading interdisciplinary research hub exploring the societal, ethical, and technological dimensions of AI, automation, and human-machine systems. By combining expertise from social sciences, computer science, psychology, and policy studies, the Centre seeks to influence policy, industry, and public discourse to ensure AI-driven transformations are ethical, inclusive, and beneficial to society.
TU Dublin Centre for Irish Studies
The TU Dublin Centre for Irish Studies goal is to build on the excellent work that has already been done in the broad area of Irish Studies, with reference to Food Studies and Franco-Irish Studies, where we have a significant footprint. The fact that one of the PIs is General Editor of the largest academic book series in Irish studies, Reimagining Ireland, means that many academics in Ireland and further afield associate TU Dublin with excellence in Irish Studies.
For more information on the new research centres; please visit: TU Dublin Research Centres