Past Judges

Judged by the Industry's Elite: The Engineering Excellence Awards Our esteemed panel of past judges is composed of renowned experts who have made significant contributions to engineering. They come from diverse backgrounds in academia, business, and related sectors, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the judging process. Their involvement ensures that entries are evaluated by the highest standards of excellence, objectivity, and fairness. The calibre of our past judges is a testament to the rigorous and impartial nature of the awards.

Brian Caulfield

Professor in Transportation, Trinity College Dublin

Michael Connelly

Professor, University of Limerick

Matt Cotterell

Head of School, MTU

Brian Deegan

Lecturer and Researcher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Galway

Ian Farrell

Group Director of Engineering, Risk & Faciliti, O'Callaghan Collection

Daniel Clarke Hagan

Programme Chair / Lecturer, Atlantic Technical University

Niall Hanley

Contracts Director, JJ Rhatigan

Graham Heaslip

Head of the Atlantic Technological University Galway-Mayo College and Head of School of Engineering ATU Galway, Atlantic Technological University

Alasdair Henderson

Executive Director, Royal BAM Group

Claire Kelleher

Senior Director, Technical Development and Services, Biomarin International Ltd

James McNamara

Lecturer, TUS Midlands/Mid-West

Jim McNamara

Lecturer, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering, TUS

Trevor McSharry

Head of Department, Civil Engineering & Construction, IT Sligo

John Mulvihill

Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering, University of Limerick

Catherine O'Brien

Precast Operations Director, PUNCH Consulting Engineers

Dr Ronan O’Higgins

Course Director BE Aeronautical Engineering, School of Engineering, University Limerick

Tom Rowan

-Managing Director, Rowan Engineering

Leandro Serra

Sr Director of Engineering - Americas, Plexus Corp

Barry Williams

Managing Director, Mott MacDonald Ireland Limited