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.