TU Dublin Graduates and Students Featured in Business Post 30 Under 30 2026
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The Business Post 30 Under 30: Ireland’s Top Tech Innovators continues to spotlight the next generation of Irish talent shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship, and this year, TU Dublin is strongly represented.
Among those featured is PhD researcher Alexander Mutua, recognised for his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and electric mobility. His research highlights the growing role of TU Dublin in developing practical, high-impact solutions to global energy challenges.
Mutua is completing an ADVANCE CRT PhD at TU Dublin’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering under the supervision of Dr Ruairí de Fréin. His work focuses on improving electric vehicle (EV) battery systems using AI-driven models that can predict battery health and detect early safety risks, including conditions that could lead to failure or fire.
A key part of his research also tackles “range anxiety” by exploring smarter, more flexible charging infrastructure. One of his proposals - AI-coordinated mobile charging units that can be dispatched on demand - has already earned him a research and innovation award.
His work has been supported within TU Dublin’s ADVANCE CRT ecosystem, with guidance from Luis Gómez de Membrillera and James Duggan, helping bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application in sustainable transport.
Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers
Also highlighted through the wider TU Dublin Enterprise Engagement ecosystem and the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Programme are several alumni making national impact. These include Nicole Bonamici, founder of Timbi, and James Kelly, co-founder of AgilePitch - both recognised for their contributions to technology and entrepreneurship. Early-stage founder Marjia Siddik was also featured, underscoring the strength of the pipeline developing through New Frontiers at TU Dublin.
Congratulations to Nicole Bonamici, James Kelly and Marjia Siddik on this well‑deserved national recognition. Their success reflects the calibre of entrepreneurs emerging from the New Frontiers community and the exciting future of Irish innovation.
Taken together, these achievements reflect a broader story: TU Dublin is not just producing graduates, but actively shaping innovators, founders, and researchers who are already making an impact across Ireland’s tech landscape.