Dr Barry McDermott

Dr. Barry McDermott serves as a Guest Lecturer in Sustainability within the Sustainable Futures Programme at University College Cork since November 2021. With extensive experience at PM Group since February 2003, roles have included Associate Director & Group Head of Environment & Sustainability, where responsibilities encompassed global sustainability management, net zero strategy development, and culture change management. Previous positions include Principal Energy & EHS Consultant and EHS Business Unit Manager, focusing on operational management, business development, and technical guidance in environmental health and safety. Earlier experience includes an Environmental Consultant role at WOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD, and a Research Associate position at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in renewable energy generation. Dr. McDermott holds a PhD in Chemical & Process Engineering from Heriot-Watt University and has contributed to multiple conferences on sustainability topics.