Cathy Roche

Cathy is a second-year Ph.D. student in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, where she is supervised by Professor Dave Lewis.

Her research is in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics, where she is looking at diversity and inclusion in the emerging AI standardisation and ethical principles. Cathy holds a MSc in Computing from Technological University Dublin (TUD) where her thesis focused on using Machine Learning to identify the determinants of employee engagement. She also holds a MA in International Development from Dublin City University (DCU) and a postgraduate degree in Education from Trinity College Dublin.

Prior to joining the CRT-AI funded Ph.D. programme, Cathy worked as a Data Scientist in the financial sector, having had previous roles with Irish Aid, Young Social Innovators and Amnesty International Ireland. In her spare time, Cathy enjoys reading, cooking and baking.

Supervisors: Dr. Dave Lewis & Dr. PJ Wall