Research output per year
Research output per year
Accepting PhD Students
PhD projects
AI-Driven Clinical Analytics and Personalised Health Prediction<br/>Mixed-Reality (AR/VR) Rehabilitation for Ageing <br/>Dementia-supportive technology and cognitive ageing<br/><br/>(pending funding)
I am an interdisciplinary researcher specialising in AI-driven health analytics and mixed-reality digital health, with complementary strengths in immersive rehabilitation, educational technologies, and participatory digital humanities.
My core research interests include:
AI and machine learning for clinical decision support
Bone-health analytics (osteoporosis, body composition, fracture risk)
Large-scale secondary analysis of clinical datasets (DXA + clinical records)
Predictive modelling, phenotype clustering, and risk stratification
Public health insights from longitudinal clinical data
AR-based rehabilitation for osteoporosis
Multi-user VR for people living with dementia
VR-based rehabilitation, engagement, and socialisation
Human–computer interaction
Clinical rehabilitation
Gerontechnology
Immersive computing
Maths anxiety and emotional–cognitive modelling in numeracy
Game-based learning for primary-aged children
Adaptive learning systems
Learning analytics and behavioural modelling
Serious games for literacy and phonological awareness
Trauma-informed digital storytelling and co-creation with survivors
Digital representations of cultural memory and institutional histories
Community-engaged design and ethics
Methodological innovation in digital humanities
My teaching portfolio spans database development, multimedia development and digital-humanities applications. Across these modules I emphasise practical, real-world learning, student-centred pedagogy and inclusive assessment. My teaching develops strong technical competence, particularly in relational modelling, and multimedia production, while also cultivating creativity, critical thinking and the ability to apply computing within social, cultural and professional contexts. I design learning experiences grounded in authentic tasks, scaffolded support and reflective practice, enabling students to build confidence and capability across diverse areas of computing.
CT511 — Database Development
Core themes:
Overview:
CT511 provides students with a comprehensive foundation in database development, covering relational modelling, schema design, SQL, and optimisation. The module emphasises practical, real-world database construction and maintenance, ensuring students gain the technical competence required to design robust data systems. Assessments are designed to be student-centred and application-focused, supporting mastery through authentic development tasks.
CT5176 — Databases Online
CT411 — Multimedia Development
Core themes:
Overview
CT411 introduces students to the principles and practice of multimedia development. Using industry-standard tools and workflows, students create interactive media artefacts that integrate audio, video, animation and visual design. The module emphasises practical skill-building, creativity, and iterative development, enabling students to produce polished multimedia applications suitable for portfolio and professional use.
CT327 — Humanities Applications
Core themes:
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D
IEEE member
1 Jan 2020 → …
Member of Information Technology Association, Galway (ITAG)
1 Jan 2018 → …
Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article
Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Brennan, A. (Mentor)
Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
Brennan, A. (Mentor)
Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
Brennan, A. (Mentor)
Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
Brennan, A. (Mentor)
Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
Brennan, A. (Mentor)
Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
Brennan, A. (Recipient), Carey, J. J. (Recipient) & Thuilier, E. (Recipient), 4 Nov 2025
Prize
20/10/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media
20/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media