Professor Cathal Gurrin

Professor Cathal Gurrin is the head of ADAPT at DCU, and has previously served as the Deputy Head of the School of Computing at DCU.

Cathal’s primary area of research focuses using deep user profiles to develop assistive technologies using wearable sensors and data analytics. The highly interdisciplinary approach advanced by his group, “lifelogging”, integrates computer science, cognitive science and data-driven healthcare analytics to generate next-generation digital records of the individual.

Cathal also has deep expertise in AI and machine learning technologies, in particular with reference to video processing and has previously worked with Castlebridge on the development of prototype AI tools for the automation of CCTV redaction for Subject Access Requests and related purposes.

He is a member of our Emeritus Advisor Network.