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Research output per year
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Research Interests
- Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
- PCM-Concrete composites
- Retrofit
- Energy efficiency
- Concrete Technology
- Structural Behaviour
- Engineering Education
Professional Information
Dr. Dervilla Niall is a full-time Lecturer in the School of Transport and Civil Engineering in Technological University (TU) Dublin and Programme Chair for the level 8, TU824 Structural Engineering programme. Dr. Niall is also a Chartered member of the Institution of Structural Engineers and gained 16 years of extensive industry experience prior to commencing her academic role in 2010. Her research interests focus on sustainability in the built environment including phase change materials and concrete in the context of retrofit and energy efficiency. As Programme Chair, Dr. Niall also leads curriculum design and pedagogical innovation and is involved in impactful research projects in Engineering Education. Dr. Niall’s recognition within the engineering community is reflected in her contributions to many industry committees and advisory boards, including the Irish Concrete Society, the Institute of Structural Engineers and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Concrete façade panels with enhanced thermal energy storage capacity’, Trinity College Dublin
1 Sep 2016 → 17 Dec 2023
Award Date: 28 Oct 2024
Level 9 Professional Energy Skills in nZEB (near Zero Energy Buildings) - 10ECTS, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Sep 2016 → Dec 2016
Award Date: 21 Feb 2017
Master, MSc in Engineering, Structural and Geotechnical, Trinity College Dublin
1 Oct 2013 → 1 Sep 2015
Award Date: 30 Oct 2015
Post-Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Jan 2012 → Sep 2012
Award Date: 10 Oct 2012
Bachelor, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering , Trinity College Dublin
1 Oct 1989 → 1 Jun 1993
Award Date: 30 Oct 1993
External positions
Treasurer, Irish Concrete Society
1 Jun 2024 → …
Council Member, Irish Concrete Society
2018 → 2020
Committee member, National Standards Authority Ireland (NSAI)
2014 → 2018
Committee member, Institution of Structural Engineers
2013 → 2019
Associate Director, O'Connor Sutton Cronin Consulting Engineers
Feb 1997 → May 2009
Graduate Engineer, T J O'Connor & Associates
Jan 1994 → Feb 1997
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Development of Concrete Façade Sandwich Panels Incorporating Phase Change Materials †
Niall, D. & West, R., Jun 2024, In: Energies. 17, 12, 2924.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engineering Students' Perceptions of their Development of Professional Skills
De Paor, C., Beagon, U., Byrne, A., Carthy, D., Crean, P., Lynch, L. & Niall, D., 31 May 2022, In: Irish Journal of Academic Practice . 10, 1, 10.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engineering Students' Perceptions of their Development of Professional Skills
dePaor, C., Beagon, U., Byrne, A., Carthy, D., Crean, P., Lynch, L. & Niall, D., 31 May 2022, In: Irish Journal of Academic Practice. 10, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engineering Students' Perceptions of their Development of Professional Skills
De Paor, C., Beagon, U., Byrne, A., Carthy, D., Crean, P., Lynch, L. & Niall, D., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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An Approach to Mapping the Development of Professional Skills in a Structural Engineering Programme
Crean, P., Niall, D., Beagon, U., Byrne, A., Carthy, D., de Paor, C. & Lynch, L., 2021, Proceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?. Heiss, H.-U., Jarvinen, H.-M., Mayer, A. & Schulz, A. (eds.). European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), p. 151-159 9 p. (Proceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Prizes
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MIStructE Chartered Engineer, Institution of Structural Engineers
Niall, D. (Recipient), 18 Jan 2001
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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Irish Concrete Society 10 year Symposium 2025
Niall, D. (Participant)
18 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance ...
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Keynote address to the Sustainable Environment & Civil Engineering International Conference
Niall, D. (Speaker)
28 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Irish Concrete Society (External organisation)
Niall, D. (Chair)
Jun 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Engineering your Future - Transition Year Programme
Niall, D. (Participant)
29 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance ...
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Construct Innovate (External organisation)
Niall, D. (Chair)
Oct 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network