Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) works in collaboration with academic departments to recruit, fund, supervise, train and mentor PhD/MLitt students. Below you will find information on PhD/MLitt students which have been funded through grants and studentships raised by and/or supervised by Principal Investigators resident in MUSSI.
Information for Current PhD/MLitt students
Current PhD/MLitt students
| Robert Bradshaw robert.bradshaw@nuim.ie 
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Technology and Social Innovation: an exploration of the bike share domain Robert Bradshaw is currently studying for a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Rob Kitchin, NIRSA and Professor Brian Donnellan, School of Business, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Technology and Social Innovation: An Exploring of Design within the Bikeshare Sector". My research seeks to understand the role of software and digital technologies in driving public policy development and implementation. In particular, it will explore the potential of design processes and implementation practices within the smart bikeshare sector support social innovation. For more information visit Robert Bradshaw
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Professor Rob Kitchin and Professor Brian Donnellan (Maynooth University)
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| John Paul Byrne johnpaul.byrne.2013@nuim.ie 
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Working Lives and Psychological Well-being : A Comparative Case Study of Ireland and Denmark John-Paul Byrne is currently studying for a PhD under the supervision of Professor Seán Ó'Riain, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Working Lives and Psychological Well-being ; A Comparative Case Study of Ireland and Denmark". My research focuses on rapid techno-economic change and macro structural shifts have transformed the employment relationship, the organisation of work, the demands of working lift, and the ways in which work affects workers. For more information please visit John Paul Byrne
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Professor Seán Ó Riain (Maynooth University)
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| Aoife Delaney aoife.delaney.2011@nuim.ie 
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Urban Resilience: Flooding and the role of Coordinated Management and Emergency Response Systems Aoife Delaney is currently studying for a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Rob Kitchin,NIRSA and Professor Mark Boyle, NIRSA, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Managing Emergencies in Cities". My research endeavours to understand the inter-relationship between urban resilience and the smart city. For more information please visit Aoife Delaney and Aoife Delaney, Prog City
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Professor Rob Kitchin and Professor Mark Boyle (Maynooth University)
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| Réamonn Fealy (NCG) reamonn.fealy.2016@mumail.ie 
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Spatial analysis techniques in agri-environmental policy making; limits and opportunities
Réamonn Fealy is currently studying a PhD under the supervision of Professor Christopher Brunsdon, National Centre for Geocomputation, Maynooth University and Mr Martin Charlton, National Centre for Geocomputation, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Spatial analysis techniques in agri-environmental policy making; limits and opportunities". My research focuses on the often complex interface between agriculture and the environment and the particular role of spatial analysis in the development of policy, assessment of risk and legislative aspects that arise in this domain. For more information please visit: Réamonn Fealy
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Professor Christopher Brunsdon and Mr Martin Charlton (Maynooth University)
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| Patrick Gallagher patrick.gallagher.2012@nuim.ie
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Working in the Financialised Economy
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Professor Seán Ó Riain/Professor Mary Corcoran (Maynooth University) |
| Paul Kilgarriff (NCG) paul.kilgarriff.2014@nuim.ie 
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The Spatial Distribution of Welfare in Ireland Paul Kilgarriff is currently studying for a PhD under the supervision of Mr Martin Charlton, National Centre for Geocomputation, Maynooth University, Dr Ronan Foley, Department of Geography, Maynooth University and Professor Cathal O'Donoghue, Head of Teagasc Rural Economy and Development Programme. The title of my thesis is "The Spatial Distribution of Welfare in Ireland" and my study comprises of elements from three disciplines; economics, geography and geocomputation. The objective of this thesis is to examine whether or not a relationship exists in Ireland between space (spatial area) and welfare (individual's well-being). For more information please visit Paul Kilgarriff
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Mr Martin Charlton, Dr Ronan Foley (Maynooth University) and Profesor Cathal O'Donoghue, (Teagasc)
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| Rachel McArdle rachel.mcardle.2011@nuim.ie 
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Temporary artistic interventions in Dublin: A case-study approach Rachel is currently studying for a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Mark Boyle, NIRSA and Dr Karen till, Department of Geography, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is" Temporary artistic interventions in Dublin: A case-study approach. My research interests are artistic urban spaces contributing to broader discussions about neoliberal urban space in Dublin. For more information please visit Rachel McArdle
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Professor Mark Boyle and Dr Karen Till (Maynooth University)
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| Darach MacDonncha darach.macdonncha.2014@nuim.ie 
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The manifestation of sensor application in Smart Cities : a political economy approach Darach MacDonncha is currently studying for a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Rob Kitchin, NIRSA and Dr Chris van Egeraat, Department of Geography (Maynooth University). The title of my thesis is "The manifestation of sensor application in Smart Cities : a political economy approach". My research focuses on social politics, e-governance and open data. For more information visit Darach MacDonncha
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Professor Rob Kitchin and Dr Chris van Egeraat (Maynooth University)
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| Caspar Menkman caspar.menkman@nuim.ie  |
Transition to smart grids: the household as resource Caspar Menkman is currently studying for a PhD under the supervision of Professor Rob Kitchin (Maynooth University). The title of my thesis is "Transition to smart grids: the household as resource". My research unpacks the consequences of a transition towards coded, data driven infrastructures with an emphasis on the integration of smart electricity distribution grids. For more information please visit Caspar Menkman and Caspar Menkman, Prog City
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Professor Rob Kitchin (Maynooth University)
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| Robert O'Hara (NCG) robert.ohara@teagasc.ie 
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Precision Agriculture tools and their application in land drainage issues in Ireland Robert O'Hara is currently studying for a PhD under the joint supervision of Dr Tim McCarthy (Maynooth University) and Dr Stuart Green, Department of Agrifood and Spatial Analysis, (Teagasc). The title of my thesis is "Precision Agriculture tools and their application in land drainage issues in Ireland". My research focuses on the use of remote sensing to identify and classify artificial drainage at regional and local scales. For more information please visit Robert O'Hara
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Dr Tim McCarthy (Maynooth University) and Dr Stuart Green (Teagasc)
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| Dean Phelan dean.phelan.2010@nuim.ie 
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Making Hui: the minoritisation, territoriality and performance of Islam in contemporary China Dean is currently studying for a PhD under the supervision of Professor Gerry Kearns, Department of Geography and Professor Mark Boyle, NIRSA, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Making Hui: the minoritisation, territoriality and performance of Islam in contemporary China". My research interests lie at the intersection of political and cultural geography, with a particular focus on contemporary Chinese and Islam studies. For more information please visit Dean Phelan
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Professor Gerry Kearns and Professor Mark Boyle (Maynooth University)
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| Ivan Privalko ivan.privalko.2013@nuim.ie 
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Occupational Labour markets and mobility in Europe Ivan is currently studying a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Seán Ó'Riain, NIRSA and Dr Jane Grey, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Occupational Labour markets and mobility in Europe". My research interests include European institutionalism, labour market dualism and employment's impact on health and wellbeing. For more information please visit Ivan Privalko
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Professor Seán Ó Riain and Dr Jane Gray (Maynooth University)
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| James White james.white.2014@nuim.ie 
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Towards a Digital Urban Commons: Developing a situated computing parxis for a more direct democracy James is currently studying a PhD under the joint supervision of Professor Rob Kitchin, NIRSA and Dr Aphra Kerr, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University. The title of my thesis is "Towards a Digital Urban Commons: Developing a situated computing parxis for a more direct democracy. My research interests include code and computation, urban geography, continental philosophy, postautonomism, political utopias and post-cyberpunk science fiction. For more information please visit James White
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Professor Rob Kitchin and Dr Aphra Kerr (Maynooth University)
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