Prof. John D. Kelleher named Trinity Chair of Computer Science and director of Adapt research centre
Professor John D. Kelleher has been appointed Chair of Computer Science (2016) at the Trinity College Dublin’s School of Computer Science and Statistics, and director of SFI research centre Adapt.
The combined position will see Prof. Kelleher taking responsibility for further enhancing Trinity’s leadership in the fundamentally important ICT area of AI and providing long-term strategic leadership and vision for Adapt to achieve and sustain research excellence.
Prof. Kelleher has more than two decades of research experience in artificial intelligence, a field that has witnessed significant transformation since the emergence of generative AI. His research innovations have shown impressive abilities in a range of domains, from healthcare to the sustainability of AI models.
Prof. Kelleher’s research interests focus on harnessing AI to enhance the understanding and treatment of complex medical conditions. For example, his work in stroke care is pioneering, utilising AI and digital twins in the Stratif-AI project to revolutionise risk assessment and enhance prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation throughout a person’s life.
Additionally, through the EU-funded Validate project, he is developing a prognostic tool to predict outcomes for acute stroke patients, translating AI research into vital clinical tools. And leading the data science efforts in RES-Q+, he contributes to a global initiative aimed at elevating stroke care quality, showcasing his commitment to impactful healthcare improvements through AI.
He is the author of multiple books that have been widely praised for their intellectual rigour and accessibility and has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in the fields of AI and machine learning in the last five years alone. In addition, he has a history of successful collaboration with industry partners and has secured over €11 million in competitive research funding from a variety of sources.
Prof. Kelleher said: “I am deeply honoured to take up these positions, which offer a unique opportunity to further integrate advanced research and practical applications in the rapidly evolving fields of computer science and AI. Through rigorous academic inquiry, Ireland has the potential to emerge as a key player in the field of artificial intelligence. This pursuit not only positions the country at the forefront of technological innovation but also equips it with the capabilities to tackle a myriad of critical issues facing the world today. I am determined to use my experience and proven ability to drive our core mission of education and research and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team and partners in the pursuit of pioneering research and education initiatives.”
Gregory O’Hare, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity, added: “We are delighted to welcome Professor Kelleher to the School. His intellectual real estate will further enhance the preeminent standing of the School as the highest ranked School of Computer Science on the island of Ireland. Prof. Kelleher has a wealth of research leadership experience, an intimate knowledge of the Irish research funding landscape and a global vision that will help successfully navigate the Adapt centre into the future.”
Prof. Kelleher was formerly a professor of Computer Science at the Hamilton Institute, Maynooth University and succeeds interim director Prof. Dave Lewis at Adapt.
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