Research Projects for Notre Dame Students
Our program offers a unique chance for students to immerse themselves in diverse areas of study, collaborating with esteemed faculty at Ireland's leading universities: Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin, and University of Galway. Browse through our list to find a project that resonates with your academic aspirations and research interests.
For Irish faculty members interested in submitting a summer research project in the future, please reach out to us at naughton@nd.edu.
Self-powered, breathable and washable wearable sensing using triboelectric nanogenerators
Dublin City University
Shirley Coyle, School of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Develop a breathable, washable sensing system using electrospun triboelectric membranes to monitor health and environment.
DCU Glasnevin Campus, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
Between May and August 2024
40 hours per week
Electronic/mechatronic engineering knowledge, material engineering, Android or Java programming, data analysis.
Using machine learning functions to understand the Earth’s boundary layer
Dublin City University
Mark Roantree, School of Computing, Faculty of Engineering & Computing
Predict boundary layer height using machine learning, contributing to understanding of meteorological processes and climate change combat.
DCU, Glasnevin Campus, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland
10 weeks between May and August 2024
40 hours per week
Good knowledge of Python, suitable for data science, computing, mathematics or physics students.
Podcast browser
Dublin City University
Gareth Jones, School of Computing/ADAPT, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Develop a prototype application for navigating podcasts using interaction with spoken audio and transcripts.
DCU, Glasnevin Campus, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, Rep of Ireland
Over 10 weeks in summer 2024
40 hours per week
Python.
Generating bias test cases for large language models based ML services
Dublin City University
Boualem Benatallah, School of Computing/ADAPT, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Develop an API to generate bias test cases for LLM-based downstream ML models, addressing vulnerabilities in LLMs like GPT, LaMDA, etc.
DCU, Glasnevin Campus, Collins Ave, Dublin 9, Rep. of Ireland
Over 10 weeks in summer of 2024
40 hours per week
Python programming, basic knowledge of software testing and APIs.
Analytics dashboard for Lifelogs
Dublin City University
Cathal Gurrin, School of Computing/ADAPT, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Design and implement a web-based lifelog interrogation and graphing tool for media-rich archives of individuals' lives.
DCU. Glasnevin Campus, Dublin 9, Rep of Ireland
Over 10 weeks in summer of 2024
40 hours per week
Web front end development; database development.
Parallel processing of magnetic navigation sensors using an Edge computer
University College Cork
Pádraig Cantillon-Murphy, School of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Develop an easy-to-use interface for Anser EMT system's sensor pose solving using embedded computing and parallel processing.
Electrical Engineering Building, University College Cork
Summer 2024
37 hours per week
Experience with embedded computing (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Arduino, Teensy) is a distinct advantage.
Sustainable bridges
University College Dublin
Jennifer Keenahan, College of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Investigate the methods and results of wind assessments for large-scale bridges, considering the impacts of climate change.
Newstead Building, UCD
Summer 2024
35 hours per week
No specific requirements.
Bioengineering approaches to improving diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of Perthes disease
University College Dublin
Niamh Nowlan, College of Engineering and Architecture, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Explore morphological differences in hip joint shape and marrow balance in femur to improve understanding of Perthes disease.
UCD
Flexible timeline
40 hours per week
Programming experience useful.
Assay development through novel materials
University College Dublin
James Rice, College of Science, Physics
Develop novel assay methods for medical diagnostics using nanomaterials to enhance assay detection sensitivity.
Science Centre UCD
End of May through August
35 hours per week
No specific requirements.
Intelligent circular supply chain design architecture and toolkit for industrial robots, outdoor power products, and EVs
University College Dublin
Pezhman Ghadimi, College of Engineering and Architecture, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Develop a collaborative architecture for circular supply chains in industrial sectors, integrating bio-inspired optimisation algorithms.
Flexible start in summer
Regular working hours, max 39 hours per week
No specific requirements; training will be provided.
Measurement of sub-pixel motion
University College Dublin
John Healy, Engineering & Architecture, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construct an imaging system incorporating a motion stage, capture images, and use image processing algorithms to measure and calibrate motion.
Engineering building, UCD campus, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Mid June to end August; flexible
36 hours per week
No specific requirements mentioned.
Removing barriers for electronics students with reduced vision
University College Dublin
John Healy, Engineering and Architecture, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Build on software developed to create alt text for circuit diagrams, using machine learning tools for diagram to netlist conversion and description.
Engineering building, UCD main campus, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Mid June to end August
36 hours per week
Python skills would be advantageous.
Determining the host response to novel vaccine antigens against ESKAPE pathogens
University College Dublin
Siobhán McClean, Biochemistry, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science,
Focus on the vaccines for ESKAPE pathogens, using ELISA to determine the levels of antigen specific IgGs in immunized mice.
Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, UCD main campus, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Mid June to end August
36 hours per week
Understanding of how the antigens protect against infection is an important stage in progressing the vaccines towards human trials. The project would suit someone with an interest in immunology, microbiology or biochemistry.