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A full list of research areas available in the Department https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/our-research.
If you are looking for a specific topic area, please contact the researcher closest to your interest area. All our researchers are open to discussing potential research topics. Our general areas include:

- Analysis of Dynamic Systems
- Machine learning and Data Based Modelling
- Wireless systems (telecommunications)
- Renewable energy (focus on wave energy systems)
- Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering
- Biomedical engineering
- Control systems
- Sound and Speech Signal Processing
- Microelectronic circuits

Individual staff research interests:

Prof John Ringwood

Modelling and advanced control of industrial, environmental and biomedical processes. Particular focus on ocean energy systems, with modelling, control, estimation and forecasting application. Biomedical analysis includes analysis of feedback systems in physiology and non-invasive methods for measurement of anaerobic threshold in athletes.

Dr Seán Doherty
Modelling and advanced control of non-linear chemical processes, particularly pH. Artificial Neural Networks for modeling of dynamic non-linear systems. Multivariate Statistical Process Control and its application to process diagnostics and quality control.

Dr Rudi Villing

Intelligent systems, Signals and embedded software with application to autonomous robotics and devices for health and well being.

Prof.  Ronan Farrell

Radio technologies for 5G, marine and aerospace communications

Sensor Networks and the Internet of things

Uses and Impacts of Mobile Communications.

Dr Bob Lawlor

Applied E-learning.

Problem-Based Learning.

Multimedia learning.

Audio digital signal processing.

Biomedical signal processing.

Audio time-scale and frequency scale modification.

Sound Source Separation.

Dr Seamus McLoone

Modelling from Data – Linear and non-linear system identification techniques applied to dynamical system modelling, time series prediction and signal processing.

Intelligent Systems Engineering – Utilising AI techniques such as Fuzzy Logic and Multiple Models to solve engineering problems.

Improving the student learning experience – Investigating different styles of teaching and assessment to provide a better education for students.

Integrating technology into the classroom environment.

Dr. John Dooley

• Digital compensation techniques for high efficiency RF power amplifiers
• Cellular network level power efficiency optimization  
• Distributed PAs for Massive MIMO and Beamforming
• Ku and Ka band satellite communications
• E-band wireless communications system design, build and testing
• Industry led validation of research projects

Dr. Bryan Hennelly

• Optical engineering and opto-electronics.
• Quantitative phase imaging and computational imaging for 3D imaging of biological cells with applications to clinical cytology.
• Interferometry and image processing for metrology
• Designing and building advanced microscopy systems for biological applications.
• Laser based spectroscopy for clinical diagnostics.
• Biophotonics; the application of light to understanding biology.

For further information on research in Electronic Engineering see https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/our-research.

All candidates should have obtained a 2.1 in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a degree in a related area. Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHJ04 Full-time
MHJ05 Part-time

All applicants to Research programmes must contact the Academic they wish to work with before applying to PAC. Please see the ‘Research Interests’ section for a list of academic staff and specialisms within the Department.

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

A Personal statement is required as part of the application process. Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process.

Students complete a thesis on a significant body of research and  take a minimum of 10 credits in taught modules from the Structured MSc programme. (at least 5 in generic/transferable modules and at least 5 in subject specific/advanced specialist modules)

Modules can be completed at any stage of the programme.  Students must complete a module in the semester they wish to be assessed.  Each module can only be taken once in the programme and credit cannot be achieved for completing the same material in 2 different modules. 

Duration: 2 years Full-time, 3 years Part-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING GER600 - ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACADEMIC WRITING MODULE GST3 5 2 COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR RESEARCH HM811 5 2 FINDING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RESEARCH GST2 5 Year-Long INDUSTRIAL WORK PLACEMENT EE812 5 Year-Long INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION GST10 5 2 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PLACEMENT EE807 5 Year-Long INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL EE809 5 Year-Long LABORATORY DEMONSTRATION EE810 5 Year-Long OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION FM805 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1 5 1 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1X 5 2 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GST11 5 2 RESEARCH COMMUNICATION EE802 5 Year-Long RESEARCH PLACEMENT FM803 5 Year-Long RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES EE801 5 Year-Long RESEARCH SUPERVISION EE811 5 Year-Long WRITING A RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL EE804 5 Year-Long WRITING A REVIEW PAPER EE803 5 Year-Long

Head of Department:  Dr Bryan Hennelly
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Email: bryan.hennelly@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering
Address: Department of Electronic Engineering, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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The programme offered by Electronic Engineering provide students with an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careers. The core of the structured programme is the research programme that will be undertaken by the student. This will allow the student to gain deep insight and expertise in their specific focus area. In engineering, there is normally a strong correspondence between our research areas and career opportunities – be it in industry or continuing in the academic arena.

The taught element of the structured programme broadens the skills and perspective of the student with modules on entrepreneurship, communication and presentation skills. The experience our postgraduate research students will be enhanced by the Department’s excellent and in-depth relationships with industry partners nationally and internationally.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site