Data Science At no other time in history have data skills been more important in all sectors of activity. From sensors gathering climate information to social media, online purchases and health devices, very large amounts of rich, varied data are now available, pushing the limits of what technology can enable. This opens up immense opportunities to create a healthier, safer, and fairer world where better, more informed decisions can be made by individuals, communities, businesses and governments. NUI Galway’s Data Science Institute (DSI) is the driving force in this area, with world-leading expertise in data analytics, data engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing, and a long history of applying this expertise to domains such as health, social media, cultural heritage, education or climate change. At NUI Galway, Data Science is focused on the development of tools and smart systems to turn data into information and knowledge that can be used for economic, environmental and social benefits. This is achieved in particular through the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, a joint initiative funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), between researchers at NUI Galway, University College Cork, Dublin City University, and University College Dublin, which brings together more than 400 researchers and leading academics from these institutions, along with more than 40 industry partners, to position Ireland at the heart of global data analytics research. Through other SFI research centres (Lero, Confirm and VistaMilk), Centres for Research Training (D-Real, AI, Genomics Data Science), public and industry projects, the data science expertise developed by DSI
is used to invent new technologies and applications reaching all sectors and generating strong, positive impact throughout Ireland and the world. dsi.nuigalway.ie High Performance Computing Technical computing and data analytics cannot function alone. High Performance Computing (HPC) merges computing power and numerical techniques to deliver much higher capacity and performance than a normal desktop computer could in order to solve large problems in science, engineering and business. The Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) , Ireland’s national high performance computing centre, is hosted by NUI Galway. A diverse team of highly skilled system administrators and computational scientists engage with researchers, industry and the public sector to provide HPC expertise, resources, support and training. ICHEC is active in European and global collaborations, expanding the reach and portfolio of its activities. The demand and scope for technical and parallel computing specialists have grown dramatically in recent years and this field is now a burgeoning part of Ireland’s economic story. www.ichec.ie Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory The Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory (NBL) is a multi-disciplinary research group that focuses on developing advanced analytical solutions for industry and academia. Our fundamental research is focussed on the use of light for the analysis of molecules and materials. Our applied research work then aims to translate these analytical methods into industrial use. PhD graduate
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