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Dr Michael (Mike) Hynes

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Mike Hynes

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9160-1693

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PhD projects

Environmental Sociology; Sustainable and Active Mode of Transport; Urban Liveability and Quality of Life Concerns; Urban Planning and Design; Society-Technology-Environment-Interactions; Digital Technology Development and Innovation.

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Biography

Dr Mike Hynes is an Environmental Sociology Lecturer in the School of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway), with long-standing teaching and research interests in society-environment interactions, sustainability issues related to transport, urban design and liveability, digital technology design, adoption, and diffusion, and transitions to a more sustainable and socially just future. The connection between urban form and transportation systems is of crucial importance to creating well-designed and liveable cities and towns, while improving the health of individuals and building community resilience are all crucial concerns for society in the face of the growing climate emergency. There is also increased need for a much more sociological critical examination of the organisational, social, political, cultural and environmental context of digital Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the 21st century. Mikes teaching and research interests continue to focus on the areas of environmental and sustainability concerns, in addition to ICT and the societal changes stimulated by open social media platforms and policy design in relation to work and environmental decision-making locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Mike lectures on the BA and MA programmes in Political Science and Sociology, and several other programmes across the College and University. He is the Deputy Head of School and Undergraduate Academic Director, a former Programme Director of the B.Sc. (Social Sciences) programme, the Convenor of the Governance and Sustainable Development Research Cluster, and Secretary of the Social Science Research Centre (SSRC) at the University of Galway. Mike is an Executive Member of the Sociological Association of Ireland (SAI).

Research Interests

Mike continues to concentrate his research interests on sustainability issues related to transport, urban liveability, and digital technology adoption and diffusion, which reflects his teaching experiences and his intellectual curiosity regarding environmental concerns and diverse forms of digital technology use in everyday settings. He has successfully applied his understanding and awareness to topics of sustainable transport, mobilities and the consumption of distance in his previous research. Ongoing research interests continue to centre on aspects of mobilities and quality of life issues, the positive and negative societal changes brought about by digital technologies, policy design in relation to work and environmental decision-making, and issues relating to the built environment.

Teaching Interests

Environmental Sociology; Mobilities and Sustainable Transportation; Climate Change; Environmental Movements; Digital Citizenship; Society-Technology-Environment-Interactions; Irish and European Politics.

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Education/Academic qualification

B.Sc., MIT, Ph.D.

External positions

Seminar Tutor - BA in Political Science & Sociology, School of Political Science & Sociology, NUI Galway

1 Oct 2012 → 31 Mar 2015

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  4. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  7. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  8. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  9. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  10. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  11. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  12. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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