As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five great locations:  Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain. This list below highlights the range of project choices on offer, alongside their locations and their availability.

These programs are highly competitive and fill up fast. Once you decide your project preference please get your application in to us. We would recommend you also keep in mind an alternative project should your preferred option be already taken.

Projects will be added to the page as they are made available. To see past STEM Summer Research projects, please visit our 2025 Project List


2026 Research Projects​

Atmospheric Science Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Science Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Civil Engineering Clinical Laboratory Science Computer Engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Science
Earth Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Genetics Geology
Neuroscience Pharmacology Pharmacy Physics Psychology Software Engineering

Atmospheric Science

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time? Granada Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing Granada Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds? Granada Open
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations Granada Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol Granada Open
Searchin’ in the Rain Granada Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds. Granada Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources Granada Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions Granada Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data Granada Open
Validation of Aerosol Products from the EarthCARE Satellite Mission Using Ground-Based Observations Granada Open
Synergy Between State-of-the Art Satellite Missions and International Ground-Based Networks for Advanced Atmospheric Aerosol Studies Granada Open
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Biochemistry

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition
Dublin Open
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Gene Expression with Colorectal Cancer
Dublin Open
Improving the Stability and Bioactivity of the Therapeutic Protein Human Interferon-Gamma
Dublin Open
NADH-Inspired Photodynamic Agents for Targeted Release of Radicals
Dublin Open
Antibiotic Resistance and Phenotypic Changes in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni
Dublin Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer
Dublin Open
Can Gut Cells Sense Bacterial Invasion? The Role of PIEZO1 in Streptococcus Gallolyticus Colonic Cell Invasion.
Dublin Open
Mimicking Nature's Processes: Harnessing Radicals for Catalytic Reactions
Dublin Open
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity.  Granada  Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.  Granada  Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.  Granada  Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.  Granada  Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis.  Granada  Open
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Biology

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Analysis of Exogenous RNA From Probiotic Bacteria
Dublin Open
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Gene Expression with Colorectal Cancer
Dublin Open
The Evolution of Climate Adaptation Genes in Frogs
Dublin Open
The Effect of Temperature on Multicellular Development in Zebrafish Embryos
Dublin Open
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland
Dublin Open
Antibiotic Resistance and Phenotypic Changes in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni
Dublin Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer Dublin Open
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication Dublin Open
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature  Dublin  Open
Exploiting Flow Chemistry for the Safe Generation and Use of Novel Reactive Intermediates  Dublin  Open
Can Gut Cells Sense Bacterial Invasion? The Role of PIEZO1 in Streptococcus Gallolyticus Colonic Cell Invasion.
Dublin Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
Are Nanoparticles Better DNA Microcarriers for Genetic Modification of Plant's Cells by Biolistic Transformation?
Dublin Open
Genetic Basis of Vertebrae Numbers in an Endangered North American Cichlid Fish
Dublin Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol  Granada  Open
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Biomedical Science

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigating the Role of Disease-Causing Proteins in Motor Neurons  Dublin Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity.   Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.  Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.   Granada Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.  Granada Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis.  Granada Open
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Chemical Engineering    

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition
Dublin Open
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature Dublin Open
Reinventing Olefination Reaction Using Sustainable Phosphorus Sources
Dublin Open
Exploiting Flow Chemistry for the Safe Generation and Use of Novel Reactive Intermediates Dublin Open
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Chemistry           

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition
Dublin Open
Demonstration of a Stereocontrolled Method to Prepare 1,3-Dienes
Dublin Open
Improving the Stability and Bioactivity of the Therapeutic Protein Human Interferon-Gamma
Dublin Open
NADH-Inspired Photodynamic Agents for Targeted Release of Radicals
Dublin Open
Glycoconjugate for Targeting Bacterial Carbohydrate-Binding Proteins
Dublin Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer  Dublin Open
 Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication Dublin  Open
 Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature  Dublin Open
 Exploiting Flow Chemistry for the Safe Generation and Use of Novel Reactive Intermediates  Dublin Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education Dublin Open
Reinventing Olefination Reaction Using Sustainable Phosphorus Sources Dublin Open
Mimicking Nature's Processes: Harnessing Radicals for Catalytic Reactions Dublin Open
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity. 
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer. 
Granada Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.
Granada Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis. Granada Open
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Civil Engineering

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Clay-Rich Soil Mechanics Granada Open
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications Granada Open
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis Granada Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects Granada Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment Granada Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs
Granada Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America
Granada Open
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Clinical Laboratory Science

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity. 
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer. 
Granada Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.
Granada Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis. Granada Open
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Computer Engineering           

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Immersive Digital Twin of a Mobile Network Testbed Dublin Open
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation Dublin Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation Dublin Open
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement  Dublin Open
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Computer Science           

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation
Dublin Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation
Dublin Open
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Stock Market Modeling
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Pandemic Modeling
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Modeling of Cultural Norms
Dublin Open
Assessing the Impact of Room Impulse Responses on the Quality of Live Music Simulations
Dublin Open
ZOVD-Studio: Zero-Shot Open-Vocabulary Object Detection
Dublin Open
Pruning and Quantization-Aware Training for Efficient Solar Forecasting
Dublin Open
Seeing, Feeling, and Telling: A Unified Framework for Controllable, Trustworthy, and Emotion-Aware Image Captioning with MLLMs
Dublin Open
3D Reconstruction-Driven Digital Twin for Intelligent Network Simulation
Dublin Open
Identifying Candidate Space in a Real-Time Scene
Dublin Open
Probing the Logical Limits of LLMs via Evidence-Grounded Rule Reasoning: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Case
Dublin Open
Optimized Crop Type Classification for Adaptive RGB to NIR ImageGeneration Pipeline
Dublin Open
Exploring the Future of Game Development, Through the Creation of an Open-Source Irish Biodiversity Game (in collaboration with UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science)  Dublin Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
Creating a Cybersecurity Dataset for Open RAN Networks
Dublin Open
Privacy-Preserving AI on Edge Devices with FPGA Acceleration
Dublin Open
Immersive Digital Twin of a Mobile Network Testbed
Dublin Open
AI-Powered Privacy Compliance Recommender
Dublin Open
Real-Time Digital Twin for Smart Vehicles Over 6G ORAN
Dublin Open
VR in Space; Virtual Reality Beyond Earth: A Framework for Assessing VR Feasibility in Space Environments  Dublin Open
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Cybersecurity

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement
Dublin Open
Creating a Cybersecurity Dataset for Open RAN Networks
Dublin Open
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Data Science      

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation
Dublin Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation
Dublin Open
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Stock Market Modeling
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Pandemic Modeling
Dublin Open
Agent-Based Modeling of Cultural Norms
Dublin Open
Probing the Logical Limits of LLMs via Evidence-Grounded Rule Reasoning: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Case
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
Creating a Cybersecurity Dataset for Open RAN Networks
Dublin Open
Privacy-Preserving AI on Edge Devices with FPGA Acceleration
Dublin Open
Immersive Digital Twin of a Mobile Network Testbed
Dublin Open
AI-Powered Privacy Compliance Recommender
Dublin Open
Real-Time Digital Twin for Smart Vehicles Over 6G ORAN
Dublin Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol  Granada  Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data  Granada  Open
Validation of Aerosol Products from the EarthCARE Satellite Mission Using Ground-Based Observations Granada   Open
Synergy Between State-of-the Art Satellite Missions and International Ground-Based Networks for Advanced Atmospheric Aerosol Studies Granada  Open
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Earth Science

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations  Granada Open 
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol  Granada  Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data  Granada  Open
Validation of Aerosol Products from the EarthCARE Satellite Mission Using Ground-Based Observations Granada   Open
Synergy Between State-of-the Art Satellite Missions and International Ground-Based Networks for Advanced Atmospheric Aerosol Studies Granada  Open
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Electrical Engineering

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Assessing the Impact of Room Impulse Responses on the Quality of Live Music Simulations
Dublin Open
Pruning and Quantization-Aware Training for Efficient Solar Forecasting
Dublin Open
3D Reconstruction-Driven Digital Twin for Intelligent Network Simulation
Dublin Open
Identifying Candidate Space in a Real-Time Scene
Dublin Open
Optimized Crop Type Classification for Adaptive RGB to NIR ImageGeneration Pipeline
Dublin Open
Creating a Cybersecurity Dataset for Open RAN Networks
Dublin Open
Privacy-Preserving AI on Edge Devices with FPGA Acceleration
Dublin Open
Real-Time Digital Twin for Smart Vehicles Over 6G ORAN
Dublin Open
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Environmental Engineering  

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pruning and Quantization-Aware Training for Efficient Solar Forecasting
Dublin Open
Optimized Crop Type Classification for Adaptive RGB to NIR ImageGeneration Pipeline
Dublin Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time? Granada Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing Granada Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds? Granada Open
Searchin’ in the Rain Granada Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds. Granada Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources Granada Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions Granada Open
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Environmental Science  

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
The Evolution of Climate Adaptation Genes in Frogs
Dublin Open
The Effect of Temperature on Multicellular Development in Zebrafish Embryos
Dublin Open
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland
Dublin Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time? Granada Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing Granada Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds? Granada Open
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations Granada Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol Granada Open
Searchin’ in the Rain Granada Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds. Granada Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources Granada Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions Granada Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data Granada Open
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Genetics

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer
Granada Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer 
Granada Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis
Granada Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis Granada Open
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Gene Expression with Colorectal Cancer
Dublin Open
Using Zebrafish to Understand if Mutations in a Visual Cycle Gene are Disease Causing
Dublin Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
Are Nanoparticles Better DNA Microcarriers for Genetic Modification of Plant's Cells by Biolistic Transformation?
Dublin Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer
Dublin Open
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Geology

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication Dublin Open
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Neuroscience

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Targeting Oxidative Stress and Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Inhibition as Neuroprotective Strategies in an Oxygen Glucose Deprivation (OGD) Model in Rat Hippocampal Slices.
Dublin Open
Using Zebrafish to Understand if Mutations in a Visual Cycle Gene are Disease Causing
Dublin Open
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Pharmacology

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Using Zebrafish to Understand if Mutations in a Visual Cycle Gene are Disease Causing
Dublin Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer
Dublin Open
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Pharmacy

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity. 
Granada Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.
Granada Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis. Granada Open
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Physics

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition
Dublin Open
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication Dublin Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time? Granada Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing Granada Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds? Granada Open
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations Granada Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol Granada Open
Searchin’ in the Rain Granada Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds. Granada Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources Granada Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions Granada Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data Granada Open
Validation of Aerosol Products from the EarthCARE Satellite Mission Using Ground-Based Observations Granada Open
Synergy Between State-of-the Art Satellite Missions and International Ground-Based Networks for Advanced Atmospheric Aerosol Studies Granada Open
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Psychology

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique
Dublin Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education
Dublin Open
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Software Engineering

PROJECT NAME LOCATION PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation
Dublin Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation
Dublin Open
Probing the Logical Limits of LLMs via Evidence-Grounded Rule Reasoning: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Case
Dublin Open
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