Sandra Collins

Sandra Collins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in academia and library management. Currently serving as the University Librarian at University College Dublin since March 2022, Sandra also holds positions as a Board Member at HEAnet and the Research Data Alliance, and as a Member of the Board of Governors and Guardians at the National Gallery of Ireland. Previously, Sandra was the Director of the National Library of Ireland from July 2015 to March 2022, where responsibilities included managing a collection of over 12 million items. Additional experience includes leadership roles at the Royal Irish Academy and Science Foundation Ireland, as well as a decade at Ericsson in research and engineering. Sandra earned a PhD in Nonlinear Fluid Dynamics from University College Dublin and has a strong background in mathematical sciences.