TU Dublin's Professor Fiona Lyng admitted to the Royal Irish Academy
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Professor Fiona Lyng, a leading researcher at Technological University Dublin, has been admitted to the prestigious Royal Irish Academy, the highest academic honour in Ireland.
Professor Lyng leads a multidisciplinary research team at the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre within TU Dublin, working at the interface of physics, biology and medicine. She is internationally recognised for her pioneering work in bio-photonics, applying advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to investigate the signalling pathways underlying non-targeted effects of radiation, while also developing minimally invasive technologies for cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Speaking about her admittance to the RIA, Professor Fiona Lyng, said:
"I am absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to be elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy. This recognition celebrates the excellent work of the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre and I am proud to be TU Dublin’s first woman RIA member in the Sciences. I’m looking forward to contributing to the Academy’s mission of creating and sharing knowledge for the good of society."
Professor Lyng is among 29 distinguished new members elected to the Royal Irish Academy this year in recognition of exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities, social sciences and public service. Membership of the Academy is awarded through peer election and recognises outstanding scholarly achievement and contribution to society.
Congratulating Professor Lyng, Dr Dympna O'Sullivan, Vice President of Research and Innovation said:
"On behalf of Technological University Dublin, I am delighted to warmly congratulate Professor Fiona Lyng on her election to the Royal Irish Academy, the highest academic honour in Ireland. Professor Lyng’s pioneering research at the interface of physics, biology and medicine exemplifies the very best of TU Dublin’s impactful and translational research. We are immensely proud of her achievement and of the global reputation she continues to build for TU Dublin and for Irish research more broadly.”
This year’s newly elected members also include acclaimed novelist Anne Enright, vaccine scientist Teresa Lambe, climate and energy expert Brian Ó Gallachóir and Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell.
Welcoming the new members, Professor Daniel Carey, President, Royal Irish Academy said:
“It is a great pleasure to welcome this year’s newly elected members to the Royal Irish Academy. The breadth of expertise represented among them reflects the richness and diversity of scholarship and public service across Ireland and beyond. We look forward to the insights and expertise these new members will bring to the Academy’s work in advancing trusted, independent and evidence-based dialogue across the island.”
Professor Lyng’s election to the Royal Irish Academy highlights TU Dublin’s growing international research reputation and its commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research that addresses major societal challenges.