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Head of School of Science,
Engineering & Information
Technology: Mr. Paschal Meehan
B. Eng (Hons), E.E.P., F.T.C.
Head of Department:
Ms. Janice O Connell
BSc, Grad Dip, MSc
For more information contact the
Department of Information
Technology. Telephone 061 208 864.
Postgraduate Programmes
Graduate Studies & Research Opportunities in
The Department of Information Technology (Level 9 & 10)
Aims & Objectives
The Department of Information Technology offers you the opportunity to pursue Masters (MSc or MBS) and Doctorate (PhD) by Research. As a postgraduate you will be assigned one or more internal academic supervisors as well as other external supervisors where collaborative research projects are involved. You will have access to the entire range of resources within the Department and will be encouraged to carry out research to the highest standards.
Approach to Research in Information Technology
At LIT, there is a strong focus on postgraduate training and supervision. LIT is now part of the Shannon Consortium Graduate Training Development Network Programme, which provides an exceptional environment for postgraduate learners to develop research skills in preparation for a career towards leading research in the private and public sectors.
Current Research Areas
Computer Forensics & Security:
– Computer forensics platforms;
– Computer systems security;
– System analysis;
– User cognition analysis;
– Biometrics;
– E-voting systems.
Data Networks for Specialist Applications:
– Wireless networks;
– Energy control and
management networks;
– Power line carrier;
– Intelligent power grids;
– Data communication networks/security;
– Embedded network devices.
Enterprise Technology:
– Logistics and supply chain;
– RFID;
– Solutions architectures;
– Computer integrated operations
management;
– Computer based training.
Data Mining:
– Artificial intelligence;
– Genetic algorithms;
– Machine learning.
Education:
– Social networking;
– Online collaborative technologies;
– E-Learning;
– Virtual learning environments;
– Semantic web.
Entry Procedures
The Normal Entry Standard for a Master’s Degree is an Honours Degree (Level 8) with a minimum level 2nd Class Honours in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the Master’s Degree. After 12-18 months of successful study, you will have the opportunity to transfer to a PhD.
If you are interested in pursuing a higher Degree within the Department of Information Technology, you should contact the research coordinator after identifying a research topic that aligns with the areas of expertise outlined above.
Research Coordinator for Information Technology: Dr. Ken Oakley,
061208832 or ken.oakley@lit.ie
For further information
Ms. Kathleen Leamy
Tel: 061 448526
Email: graduatestudies@lit.ie
Email: research@lit.ie