Judging Panel

Professor Brian Norton PhD DSc DUniv(h.c.) FIAE MRIA is Emeritus Professor of Solar Energy Applications at TU Dublin, President of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance and Vice-President of the European Academies Science Advisory Council. He is a former President of DIT. VIEW MORE

Dr Reihaneh Aghamolaei is Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Dublin City University. Her research focuses on energy systems modelling, techno-economic optimisation, digitalisation, life-cycle assessment and sustainable energy transitions. She has published more than 40 peer-reviewed outputs and secured over €1 million in competitive research funding as Principal Investigator. Her work connects advanced modelling with real-world decarbonisation challenges across buildings, renewable energy systems, sustainable aviation fuels and circular economy applications. She collaborates widely with academic, public-sector and industry partners and leads a growing research group developing data-driven solutions for low-carbon, resource-efficient energy systems. VIEW MORE

Fiona Britton is a lecturer in sustainability at the Department of Environmental Science, ATU with particular interest in the circular economy, systems thinking and stakeholder engagement. VIEW MORE

Prof. Michael Conlon has recently retired as the Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Technological University Dublin, Ireland. He teaches and researches in the areas of electrical power engineering and renewable energy. VIEW MORE

Philip is Head of Commercial Development at Pinergy Solar, where he leads the growth of commercial and industrial energy solutions across Ireland. His work focuses on delivering commercially viable solar, storage, and energy services that help businesses manage cost, risk, and sustainability VIEW MORE

Programme Manager and Environmental Consultant at the Clean Technology Centre, based at MTU since 1995. His key areas of expertise include; Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Carbon Management, EMS, and ESG. VIEW MORE

A Director-level electrical engineer with over twenty years' experience working in the Power and Energy sector, fifteen of which has been within large scale Renewables generation . As Technical Director, Emmet leads on new technologies within Lagan Energy Engineer. VIEW MORE

Barry McDermott, Director of Environment & Sustainability Services at PM Group, leads global environmental strategies and ESG initiatives. He drives decarbonisation, sustainable supply chains, and innovative solutions to help clients achieve their sustainability goals worldwide. VIEW MORE

Aideen is Co-Founder of Sustainability Works, and a recognised sustainability thought leader with over 30 years’ experience across Ireland’s public, private, and community sectors. She has led the design and delivery of pioneering climate and energy initiatives, including SEAI’s Sustainable Energy C VIEW MORE

Ronan Power is a recognised energy leader with over two decades’ experience driving sustainable infrastructure and policy. As CEO of Solar Ireland, Ronan brings deep expertise in energy regulation, stakeholder engagement, and market development. VIEW MORE

Senior Sustainability Eng. with a proven track record of more than 15 years in the Oil & Gas industry internationally followed by 5 years of experience in Engineering Consulting, Construction, and Pharmaceutical. VIEW MORE