Dr. Enda Barrett is a senior lecturer and Director for Student Recruitment and Public Engagement in the School of Computer Science at the University of Galway. His research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and sustainability, with a strong focus on translating advanced AI and machine learning research into real-world solutions.
Dr. Barrett has secured over €1.6 million in research funding to date (with €506,000 as his direct share) and has a proven track record of leading projects from concept to market readiness. His Enterprise Ireland-funded “Autonomous Lifeguard and Vision Environment” (ALiVE) project applied computer vision approaches to aquatic rescue and public safety, leading to collaborations with the RNLI, Galway Fire Service, and international first responder organisations including the City of London Police. Following its success, he led a commercial feasibility study to explore market potential, earning a nomination for the University of Galway President’s Award for Societal Impact.
