RIED Alumni

Peter Kilpatrick is a Reader in Computer Science. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and a PhD in Computer Science, both from Queen’s University Belfast. His research interests lie in parallel and distributed computing, most recently…

Andrew completed his PhD in 2022 from Queen’s University Belfast after previously obtaining Master of Mechanical Engineering also from Queen’s. His PhD project titled ”Deep Learning for Boundary Representation CAD Models” focussed on using neural networks for learning from B-Rep…

Rahul worked on the RIED Project from July 2021 to January 2024 as a Post Doctorate Research Associate until he was promoted to his current position, working as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Missouri State University in…

Laura graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2010 with a 1st Class Masters in Product Design & Development from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; followed by a PGCE in Technology & Design from Ulster University. Laura returned to…

Dearbhla Magill joined the RIED project in July 2021 as the PA for the project. Dearbhla has worked in Queens University since 2019 in the School of Medicine and Dentistry as a Postgraduate administrator before the exciting opportunity of the…

Professor Frank Kirkland has extensive industrial experience having worked for Rolls-Royce plc for 38 years latterly as Chief Designer-Civil Aerospace. His expertise in the Design and Aerospace field was recognised by the award of a Royal Aerospace Society Gold Medal…

Jonathan graduated from Queens’ University Belfast in July 2021 with a master’s in mechanical engineering, his master’s project was in analysing heat transfer through novel materials. Jonathan began his PhD within the RIED team in October of 2021. Jonathan’s research…

From January 2023, Dr Daniel Brice was a research fellow within the school of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) carrying out studies with virtual environments for the RIED Programme. His main research interests are developing multisensorial feedback systems…

Thomas studied for his Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, completing in 2022. His PhD project was entitled “A Feature-Mapping Optimisation Framework for CAD Based Design”, where he explored the potential of integrating topology optimisation frameworks…

Naeem Iqbal received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from Computer Engineering Department at Jeju National University, Republic of Korea, in 2023 where he was awarded the best academic achievement award (Presidential Award) for outstanding research in his doctoral course.…