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Dr Brendan Dolan

B.A, H.Dip, PhD

Contact Details

Postdoctoral Researcher
E: Brendan.dolan@nuigalway.ie

Biography

Dr Brendan Dolan is a transdisciplinary postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Lifecourse and Society at University of Galway. His research interests include research impact theory, impact evaluation, scientific leadership, research process dynamics, science advocacy and PPI (Public and Patient Involvement in Research).

Brendan currently divides his time between the PPI Ignite Network @ University of Galway, supporting them to measure the impact of the Network across the University, and the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, working on the ongoing Rethink Ireland Education, Youth, and Children and Youth Funds Social Return On Investment (SROI) Evaluation.

Previously, Brendan worked as Science Advocacy Development Officer, and lead postdoctoral researcher on the Principal Investigator Impact: Research in Medical Devices research program at CÚRAM SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices. This work followed on from Brendan¿s PhD thesis: Principal Investigator Impact Orientation in Medical Device Public Research.

Research Interests

Brendan's research interests include research impact, impact evaluation frameworks, principal investigator research, applied ecological theory, and research process dynamics.

Peer Reviewed Journals

	Year	Publication
	(2020)	'How Principal Investigators' Commercial Experience Influences Technology Transfer and Market Impacts' Cunningham, JA;Dolan, B;Menter, M;O'Kane, C;O'Reilly, P (2020) 'How Principal Investigators' Commercial Experience Influences Technology Transfer and Market Impacts'. Research-Technology Management, 63 :49-58 [DOI] [Details]
	(2019)	'The role and function of cooperative research centers in entrepreneurial universities A micro level perspective' Dolan, B;Cunningham, JA;Menter, M;McGregor, C (2019) 'The role and function of cooperative research centers in entrepreneurial universities A micro level perspective'. Management Decision, 57 :3406-3425 [DOI] [Details]
	(2019)	'The role and function of cooperative research centers in entrepreneurial universities A micro level perspective' Dolan, B,Cunningham, JA,Menter, M,McGregor, C (2019) 'The role and function of cooperative research centers in entrepreneurial universities A micro level perspective'. Management Decision, 57 :3406-3425 [DOI] [Details]

Book Chapters

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	'Medical device scientists' influence on research impact within entrepreneurial ecosystems: A systematic literature review' Brendan Dolan, Caroline McGregor, James A Cunningham (2021) 'Medical device scientists' influence on research impact within entrepreneurial ecosystems: A systematic literature review' In: Universities, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, and Sustainability. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. [DOI] [Details]
	(2017)	'Gender differences and academic entrepreneurship: a study of scientists in the principal investigator role' James A. Cunningham, Paul O’Reilly, Brendan Dolan, Conor O’Kane and Vincent Mangematin (2017) 'Gender differences and academic entrepreneurship: a study of scientists in the principal investigator role' In: Gender and Entrepreneurial Activity. :221-253 Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. [DOI] [Details]

Published Reports

	Year	Publication
	(2019)	Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners Achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund. Kovacic, T.. Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Canavan, J., Furey, E., Shaw, A. & Dolan, B. (2019) Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners Achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Galway. [Details]
	(2019)	Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Education Fund. Kovacic,T; Forkan,C; Dolan,P; Canavan,J; Furey,E; Shaw,A; Dolan,B (2019) Identifying Innovative Models for Supporting Vulnerable Learners achieve Educational Progression; Early findings from an Evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Education Fund. UCFRC NUI Galway, Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]

Employment

	Employer	Position	From / To
	NUI Galway	Postdoctoral Researcher	01-NOV-19 /
	NUI Galway	Researcher	01-JAN-13 / 30-JUN-19

Education

Year	Institution	Qualification	Subject
2019	NUI Galway	Ph.D	Principal Investigator Impact Orientation in Medical Device Public Research
2011	NUI Galway	Professional Diploma in Education	Education
2007	NUI Galway	Higher Diploma in Mathematics	Mathematics
2005	NUI Galway	Bachelor of Arts	Mathematics and Psychology