Paul Doyle
Interim Dean of Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Email: dean.ebe@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 2206576
Dr. Paul Doyle is an accomplished academic and industry leader, with over three decades of experience bridging industry practice and higher education innovation. His career combines deep technical expertise, significant international engagement, and a commitment to inclusive, responsible technology use and education.
In industry, Dr. Doyle held senior leadership roles at prominent global Engineering and Computer Science firms including Sun Microsystems, CR2, and Critical Path. At Sun Microsystems, he managed international software engineering teams developing high-performance computing solutions, leading advanced server architectures, and overseeing large-scale, cross-border infrastructure projects. At CR2, he directed product and quality management of web-based banking systems, guiding major international system migrations and deployments. Similarly, at Critical Path, he led multinational engineering teams in enterprise software quality assurance across sites in Ireland, Canada, and India.
Transitioning to academia 17 years ago, Dr. Doyle brought his extensive industry experience to bear in shaping dynamic, industry-linked academic programmes and research initiatives. Having served as Head of the School of Computer Science at Technological University Dublin, he has overseen significant academic growth, curriculum innovation, and strategic partnerships with international universities and industry leaders such as Workday, Salesforce, and SAP. He spearheaded the development of interdisciplinary programmes focused on artificial intelligence, data science, and applied computing, enhancing both the relevance and impact of STEM education.
Dr. Doyle holds a multi-disciplinary PhD in Computer Science, specializing in globally distributed astronomical data processing. He has led numerous high-value EU-funded research initiatives, securing multiple millions of euros in funding. Notable projects include GETM4, Access2CS, and Inclusion4EU, all aimed at promoting inclusive education, global mobility, and ethically grounded technology-enhanced learning.
A dedicated advocate for public engagement and outreach, Dr. Doyle has delivered STEM-focused events, workshops, and keynote addresses across Ireland, China, Korea, and Europe.
As Vice-Chair of the Royal Irish Academy’s Committee on Engineering and Computer Science, he actively contributes to national policy discussions on interdisciplinary STEM education, sustainability, and digital ethics. Dr. Doyle continues to champion engineering and computer science as essential, multidisciplinary fields critical to addressing society’s most pressing challenges through responsible, inclusive, and sustainable innovation.