Bob Flynn

Bob Flynn possesses extensive expertise in materials research and energy policy, with a significant career at Enterprise Ireland since March 2006. Currently serving as the Horizon Europe National Contact Point and Delegate for Climate, Energy, and Mobility, Bob represents Ireland in multiple European advisory councils, including the Advisory Council for Aviation Research in Europe (ACARE) and the European Road Transport Advisory Council (ERTRAC). Previous roles include national delegate for Horizon 2020 and FP7 in transport, along with senior research positions at various institutions, including Materials Ireland Research Centre, where Bob focused on materials-related research and development projects. Academic qualifications include a B.Eng. in Materials and a Ph.D. from the University of Limerick, specializing in property prediction and residual stresses in aluminum alloys.