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Our Team
Ken Horan
Head of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland
Dr. Ken Horan has more than 20 years' experience in research and product development, as a practitioner, leader and mentor. He has held roles as a start-up CTO, Director of high TRL research in Robotics and Automation, has overseen multiple multi-million-euro programs, and has mentored and worked with dozens of companies from start-ups to multinationals on product and process. During his career he has been responsible for all aspects of technology innovation strategy, from road mapping and delivery to IP management & exploitation. He is currently the Director of Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IMR.
+353 (0) 1 56 75000 || ken.horan@imr.ie
Robert Conway-Kenny
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Manager
Dr. Robert (Rob) Conway-Kenny is an innovation specialist with expertise in space technology, research project management, and strategic outreach. As the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Manager based at IMR, he leads collaborative initiatives at the forefront of space research and technology development. Robert's experience includes a Fulbright Commission Ireland Award to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, and several initiatives with the European Space Agency. Robert is passionate about science and space outreach, community engagement, and creating meaningful impact through technology and industry collaboration.
+353 (0) 1 567 5000 || robert.conwaykenny@imr.ie
Claire McKenna
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Project Manager
Dr. Claire McKenna is International Funding Manager at AMBER, where she works within the funding team to support AMBER and its researchers in developing research ideas and sourcing funding opportunities from European, International and philanthropic agencies.
+353 (0) 1 896 4642 || claire.mckenna@tcd.ie
John Enright
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Technical Support
Mr. John Enright is the Director of Manufacturing Technologies within IMR, where he works with Irish industry to investigate and validate the adoption of new and advanced manufacturing technologies and associated design tools. He has over 25+ years in the ICT industry across multiple engineering and R&D management roles. John holds a BSc. in Production Engineering and an MSc. in Technology Management.
+353 (0) 1 567 5000 || john.enright@imr.ie
Garry Doran
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Communications and Marketing
Mr. Garry Doran is a highly skilled Marketing Professional with over 10 years of experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Business Development roles. He has a proven track record of driving brand awareness, lead generation, and revenue growth through strategic marketing campaigns. Currently, Garry is a Digital Marketing Strategist at Irish Manufacturing Research, where he excels in managing webinars, websites, social media growth, SEO, and CRM optimisation.
+353 (0) 1 567 5000 || garry.doran@imr.ie
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