About Cyberwise

The UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education is a leading force in developing comprehensive and accessible cyber-resilience education. Building on our successful pilot programs, like the Cyberwise junior cycle short course, we are expanding our efforts to reach learners across all levels of education in Ireland and beyond.

Our aim is to build a future where everyone is equipped to thrive in the digital age, confident in their ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the online world.

Executive Team

Our executive team comprises leading educators and researchers in education, computer science and cyber security.

Dr Rachel Farrell

UCD School of Education

Centre Director with overall responsibility for co-ordinating the activities of the centre in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team as outlined below.

Dr Eugenio Lilli

The Clinton institute for American Studies

Centre Deputy Director with responsibility for the intersection of cyber technologies and global affairs.

Professor Joe Carthy

UCD School of Computer Science

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for cybercrime related expertise.

James Caffrey

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Working with the Department of the Environment, Climate &. Communications working on cybersecurity since 2012.

Our People

Marelle Rice

UCD School of Education

Cyberwise project manager and PhD candidate in the area of Global Citizenship Education in Initial Teacher Education – leveraging the intersection between SDGs and technology.

Karen Maye

UCD School of Education

Cyberwise project manager and PhD candidate in school-university partnerships.

Ciara Molloy

Primary Deputy Principal and School of Education PhD candidate

Amplifying the school leader voice and PhD candidate in the area of A.I. in primary education.

Dr Rob Brennan

Computer Science & ADAPT Centre

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for AI and cyber related crisis management.

Jake Weldon

UCD School of Education

Amplifying the school leader voice, media manager for Cyberwise & Occasional Lecturer for Digi-Stories at the School of Education, UCD. 

John Melia

University of Notre Dame

Legal researcher with responsibility for legal aspects of cyber security and cyber education.

Dr Ray Genoe

Director of UCD Centre for Cyber Investigation

Member of Advisory Board with expertise on cyber investigations.

Professor Eleni Mangina

Vice Principal (International) for College of Science

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for global perspectives and networking.

Professor Eugenia Siapera

Information and Communication Studies

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for digital and social media and political
communication related
expertise.

Anthony Kilcoyne

Division Director of Oide Technology in Education

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for national education policy in technology enhance learning.

Liam Fogarty

Central Educational Technology Services Senior Project Manager

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for Instructional Design of blended learning content and PhD candidate in multi disciplinary collaboration in higher education.

Professor Paul Rouse

College of Arts and Humanities

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for historical aspects of cyber security.

Dr Kevin Marshall

Microsoft Education Ireland

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for industry perspectives and expertise on cyber related issues.

Anthony Kilcoyne

Division Director of Oide Technology in Education

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for national education policy in technology enhance learning.

Dr Conor Galvin

Director of Doctorate in Education

Member of Advisory Board with responsibility for national and supra-national digital education policy and Jean Monet and Erasmus + funding expertise.

Declan Qaulter

Education

Member of expert panel
advising EU Commission on the SELFIE tool for teacher digital competence. PhD candidate in the area of digital inclusion in school communities.

Seán Gallagher

Primary Principal

Experienced primary school principal with expertise in digital technology and teacher CPD. Former Deputy Director of PDST.

Mark Baldwin

SchooVR

Immersive and XR technology expert.

Tomas Sharkey

Post-Primary Principal

Experienced post-primary school principal with expertise in teacher CPD. Former PDST
Advisor.