Dr Andrew Errity

Andrew is the Head of the Department of Technology + Sound at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT) and a member of the institute’s Senior Management Team.

Andrew leads a vibrant and interdisciplinary academic department that delivers a diverse suite of programmes. These include undergraduate degrees in Creative Computing, Game Design, and Creative Music Production, as well as postgraduate programmes in User Experience Design and Sound.

Andrew's research interests span human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, software development, and creative technologies, with a focus on user experience and emerging technologies. Andrew's previous research has included work in machine learning, signal processing, speech recognition, and speech synthesis.

Beyond IADT, Andrew serves on the Management Committee of the Creative Futures Academy (CFA), a national partnership between the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), University College Dublin (UCD), and IADT. The CFA is dedicated to reimagining creative education and fostering innovation across the cultural and creative industries.

In addition to academic leadership and research, Andrew actively collaborates with industry partners on projects in software development, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, and data visualisation, supporting the translation of research insights into real-world applications.