Prof Conor Ryan appointed Deputy Director of Lero [Video]

Professor Conor Ryan has been appointed Deputy Director of Lero, the University of Limerick-based Research Centre for Software.

A Lero team led by Prof Ryan has just completed a world-first first with the fabrication and design of a silicon chip without direct human input and patented the process.

The UCC graduate, now Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Limerick, said it is incredibly rewarding to work with engaged industrial partners and hopes their latest patent heralds the possibility of creating a new high-tech export-based industry in Ireland.

“Working directly with commercial entities allows us to tackle critical challenges that push the boundaries of software innovation.

“At Lero, researchers address diverse issues, from cancer treatment to generative AI to data privacy, showcasing the remarkable breadth of innovation in Ireland,” he said.

Prof. Ryan said that early in his career, he received outstanding help and advice from senior colleagues, most notably Prof. John R. Koza and Prof. Tony Cahill…