Gerard Corkery

Gerard Corkery's work experience includes various roles in academia and sports organizations. Gerard is currently serving as the Head of Department - Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Munster Technological University. Gerard has also held the position of Head of Department-STEM and Director of REEdI, a groundbreaking engineering education initiative in Ireland. Prior to this, they worked as a Lecturer at Munster Technological University. Gerard has also worked as a Planning and Training Officer at Limerick GAA. In terms of research, they have served as a Visiting Research Fellow at University College Dublin and as an Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Limerick. Additionally, Gerard has experience as a Lecturer at Dundalk Institute of Technology, where they focused on delivering modules in agriculture programs. Overall, Gerard Corkery has a diverse background in academia and sports organizations.

Gerard Corkery completed their education as follows:

- From 1999 to 2002, they attended Munster Technological University where they earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering, specifically an NDip Eng.

- Continuing their education, they then attended University College Dublin, where they obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) degree in Engineering Technology, completing their studies from 2003 to 2005.

- Later, from 2005 to 2009, Gerard pursued a doctoral degree at University College Dublin, specializing in Livestock/Poultry Traceability & Food Security. Gerard successfully completed their PhD during this time.

- In addition, in 2007 and 2008, they obtained a Certificate in Principles of Management from University College Dublin.

Overall, Gerard Corkery holds a PhD in Livestock/Poultry Traceability & Food Security, a BAgrSc in Engineering Technology, and an NDip Eng in Agricultural Engineering.