Professor of Economics, Cork University Business School.
I am Professor of Economics at Cork University Business School. I was the founding co-Director of the Spatial and Regional Economics Research Centre. I am also research associate of the Centre for Sports Economics and Law. I teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I have a PhD (Economics) from University College Cork. My research interests include regional and urban economics, business innovation, regional development and competitiveness, sustainable mobility and climate action, and sports economics. I have published widely in these areas in international peer reviewed journals. I am a regular contributor on economic issues to national and international media, including newspaper, radio, and television outlets.