Dr Robert Ross is the Pillar Lead for Education & Online Communication. Dr Robert is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at TU Dublin and co-director of the Applied Intelligence Research Centre.With over 20 years of experience in communications research, Dr Ross brings deep expertise in human–machine interaction, dialogue systems, and digital engagement. He leads the Cognitive Systems Research Group and is the TU Dublin lead at the SFI ADAPT Research Centre, where he heads Industry Engagement for the Digitally Enhanced Engagement theme and contributes to cross-centre research on Controllable AI. He has also led applied analytics work at CeADAR and has managed five Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership Programmes, as well as a current Commercialisation Fund project focused on bringing research to market.
Dr Robert Ross
Technological University Dublin
Education & Online Communication is a core part of the Hub’s mission. This pillar explores how AI can enhance digital education, support human–AI collaboration, and improve how we communicate and engage online, ensuring no one is left behind in the digital transition.
Executive Management Committee
Pillar Lead
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Research Themes:
Digital Education & Online Communication
Research Programmes
ACROSS
A multi-agent AI platform that applies each company's own terminology and style rules to machine translation, cutting costly human post-editing.
Cipher AI
A game-based AI language learning platform combining speech, text and image generation to improve vocabulary, literacy and learner motivation.
Happy Maths
A game-based platform helping primary pupils practise maths while reducing maths anxiety, with adaptive gameplay and progress tools for teachers.
