Prof.Denis Dowling has over30 years’ experience in working in all aspects of materials science. He directs the Science Foundation Ireland funded I-Form Advanced ManufacturingCentre, which is headquartered at University College Dublin (UCD). This Centre currently had nearly 60PhD / Post-doc researchers along with a 10-member operations team. The research focus is on materials processing (particularly additive manufacturing), as well as the integration of digital technologies into the manufacturing environment. Prof. Dowling’sown research incorporates the related areas of additive manufacturing and surface engineering. He has licensed technology to 7 companies and has published200 papers in peer-reviewed journals, along with15 book chapters and 11 patents. He was the recipient of the2012 UCD Innovation Award, as well as the Institute of Materials Finishing gold medal in 2013 (only its 15th recipient since 1925). Prior to taking up an academic position, Prof. Dowling worked with Enterprise Ireland the state industrial development agency.
Sessions in which Denis Dowling participates
Wednesday 22 June, 2022
Case studies are a constant source of inspiration for all. They show us the efforts, expectations, and key elements for pioneering organisations and individuals in the way of succes. This session will introduce the cases of outstanding experiences in the field of Circular Manufacturing such as EUR3KA, digiPRIME, ECOPASS, FACTLOG and debate the role of the Digital Twins. Opportunities and challenges will be assessed on the road to the effective Circular Econo...