Primary Degree: 1980 -1984University College DublinMajor Subject Areas: Solid and Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Materials, ControlB.E. (Mech), 2nd. Class Honours, Grade 1Postgraduate Study: 1984 - 1986University College DublinMaster of Engineering Science Degree (M.Eng.Sc)A research degree in the area of Tribology. The project involved designing, building and testing a hydraulic meter to quantify road surface macro-texture.Doctoral Degree : 1988 - 1991Brunel University (UK)Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering)A research degree in the field of Machine Design and Engineering Simulation. The project entailed designing, experimentally testing and simulating the performance of a mechanical anti-lock brake system for motorcycles.

Computer Modelling, Monte Carlo Methods, Markov Chains, Random Processes, Variability in Thermal Processing, Mechanical Design of Process Equipment, Process Safety. Probabilistic Simulation of the thermal processing history of foods incorporating safety and quality.Research projects;•Analysis of vessel collapse by buckling. •Vessel explosions; stochastic analysis of missile trajectories. •Use of removable liners in bioprocessing equipment. •Timber drying. •Probabilistic simulation of food processing