Damhnait Gleeson

Damhnait Gleeson is a highly experienced professional in the energy and environmental sectors, currently serving as the Industry Decarbonisation Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland since September 2024. Previously, Damhnait held the position of Senior Energy Analyst at the Commission for Regulation of Utilities from September 2020 to September 2024, where key responsibilities included leading projects to align energy market parameters with EU regulations and coordinating significant submissions to the Climate Action Plan. Additionally, Damhnait's tenure as Scientific Programme Manager at Science Foundation Ireland involved managing extensive research funding portfolios and developing governance structures for research centers. Early career roles included research scientist at the Centro de Astrobiologia, postdoctoral scholar at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and GIS analyst at the Railway Procurement Agency. Damhnait holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Geological Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder and IPMA Certified Project Management Diploma.