Neil holds a degree in Computer Science, a Masters in Multimedia Systems and a PhD from Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Neil’s PhD research focused on the personalisation of learning experiences within educational video games. He is currently a research fellow in the Knowledge and Data Engineering Group at TCD, and the coordinator of the DEVELOP project funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme.

At Learning Tech Ireland 2017

Understanding user needs in a corporate setting,
The aim of the DEVELOP project is to deliver an adaptive learning environment that dynamically tailors the exploration, comprehension, and planning of learning opportunities and career paths in medium and large companies. Neil will discuss the Design Thinking approach the team took to get a deep understanding of the user needs and how building on these insights DEVELOP seeks to provide effective solutions.