Overview

The Enterprise Research Centre of School of Engineering in NUI Galway focuses on the design, development and analysis of novel processes and information systems to enable the creation of smarter user-cantered products and services This research adopts a life-cycle approach to product innovation. In other words, we aim to optimize all aspects in the development cycle such as needs analysis, concept development, evaluation and validation, commercialization and product take back at its end of life. This is an applied research area. Therefore, it is essential to work closely with industry to identify and prioritise requirements, co-develop solutions and implement and validate new models and systems. A systems ethos which includes people, process and technology related issues are employed in the research. The center of focus maybe on a specific process, business unit, enterprise or value network which would typically include an enterprise and its relationship with its customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders. The research area is multidisciplinary in nature and spans functions such as engineering, technology and business. Our research models real world dynamic systems, analyses theories and develops frameworks to gain a deep insight into how organisations effectively manage their innovative efforts. The following activities are central to this.