DR Brian P Mc Cann

Jt Lecturer

Contact Details

Lecturer In Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
E0033
School of Engineering & Design
Institute of Technology Sligo
Ash Lane
Sligo

T: 071 9305702
E: mccann.brian@itsligo.ie
Jt Lecturer
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E: mccann.brian@itsligo.ie
 
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Biography

I am an experienced, hard-working and innovative academic, researcher, and leader with 25 years of service to the Institute, community, region and nation, and committed to quality education and engagement with stakeholders, students and colleagues.
I have taken a lead role in the development of accredited full time undergraduate and part-time on-line programmes at Levels 7, 8, 9 and 10, both through taught and research modes. I have been instrumental in course coordination and leadership, mentoring of students and colleagues, development of quality academic policies and procedures, and engagement with industry and community stakeholders.
I have also demonstrated an ability to motivate and manage programme teams and students to achieve high quality outputs. I engage in programme marketing and promote student progression through the development of add-on and transfer programmes and opportunities, including managing RPL evaluation of applications.
I have initiated and managed applied research projects, both collaborative and internally resourced, from Levels 7 to 10, and have disseminated findings through presentations and published papers, reports and workshops. I currently serve on the board of two national research bodies, having previously undertaken review, chairing and editorial responsibilities at conferences in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2020 I was elected as Vice-Chair of the Irish Transport Research Network (ITRN) www.itrn.ie.
I utilise my experience and expertise in environmental engineering, sustainable road and transport planning and design, through active engagement with community, industry and government by means of membership of and participation with representative, state and industry bodies, including Sligo Chamber, Sligo SEC, Atlantic Economic Forum, Northern & Western Regional Assembly, LASNTG, and DTTAS.

Research Interests

Optimisation and performance assessment of wastewater treatment plants.
Sustainable indicators for environmental assessment and benchmarking.
Remote and continuous monitoring of wastewater treatment processes
Sustainable transport planning and policies
Traffic control systems and safety of road networks.
Sustainable transport facility design for cycling and walking.

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2015) 'Basis for the development of sustainable optimisation indicators for activated sludge wastewater treatment plants in the Republic of Ireland'
Gordon, GT,McCann, BP (2015) 'Basis for the development of sustainable optimisation indicators for activated sludge wastewater treatment plants in the Republic of Ireland'. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 71 :27-34 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Basis for the Development of Sustainable Optimisation Indicators for Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Republic of Ireland'
Gordon, G.T. and McCann, B.P. (2015) 'Basis for the Development of Sustainable Optimisation Indicators for Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Republic of Ireland'. Water Science and Technology, 71 (1):131-138 [DOI] [Details]
(2008) 'Indicators for managing biosolids in Ireland'
Amajirionwu, M,Connaughton, N,McCann, B,Moles, R,Bartlett, J,O'Reaan, B (2008) 'Indicators for managing biosolids in Ireland'. Journal of Environmental Management, 88 :1361-1372 [DOI] [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2018 Gradaim Comhairle Ardoideachas Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Engineers Ireland Member /
IWA Member /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
1993 QUB PhD Civil Engineering- Wastewater Treatment
1987 QUB BEng Civil Engineering

Modules Taught

  Term (ID)) Title Link Subject
202000 Transportation Planning 34240Transportation Planning
202000 SURVEYING AND ROAD DESIGN 7794SURVEYING AND ROAD DESIGN
202000 SITE SURVEYING 7594SITE SURVEYING
202000 Transportation Engineering 401 32236Transportation Engineering 401
202000 Environmental Process Design 30072Environmental Process Design
202000 MATHEMATICS 4115MATHEMATICS
202000 Environmental Process Design 30070Environmental Process Design
202000 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1 6914STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1
202000 CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS 6760CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS
202000 PROJECT 7764PROJECT
202000 HYDRAULICS 12751HYDRAULICS
202000 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 6152STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
202000 HIGHWAY & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 7758HIGHWAY & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
202000 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS 6910STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
202000 HIGHWAY AND TRAFFICE ENG 14310HIGHWAY AND TRAFFICE ENG
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 6834ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1
202000 Highway Engineering 301 41658Highway Engineering 301
202000 Highway Engineering 31188Highway Engineering
202000 Transportation Planning 34241Transportation Planning
202000 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS 6912STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
202000 MATHEMATICS 4114MATHEMATICS
202000 GEOTECHNICAL & HIGHWAY ENGINE 25896GEOTECHNICAL & HIGHWAY ENGINE
202000 MATHEMATICS 12749MATHEMATICS
202000 Environmental Engineering 201H 32368Environmental Engineering 201H
202000 PROJECT 14316PROJECT
202000 Traffic Control and Safety 36734Traffic Control and Safety
202000 Air Water and Noise Pollution 30078Air Water and Noise Pollution
202000 LAND SURVEYING 17539LAND SURVEYING
202000 HYDRAULICS 3515HYDRAULICS
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENG 2 7755ENVIRONMENTAL ENG 2
202000 MATHEMATICAL MODELLING 4112MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 14286ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 6836ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1
202000 SURVEYING & ROAD DESIGN 17575SURVEYING & ROAD DESIGN
202000 CONSTRUCTION LAW 6854CONSTRUCTION LAW
202000 Highway Engineering 402H 32248Highway Engineering 402H
202000 Interpersonal Transferable Ski 30158Interpersonal Transferable Ski
202000 Environmental Eng 301H 32260Environmental Eng 301H
202000 HYDRAULICS 3513HYDRAULICS
202000 SLUDGE & SOLID WASTES 6413SLUDGE & SOLID WASTES
202000 SURVEYING AND ROAD DESIGN 14280SURVEYING AND ROAD DESIGN
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2 14306ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2
202000 Road and Transport Scheme Desi 37183Road and Transport Scheme Desi
202000 MATHEMATICS 2 4118MATHEMATICS 2
202000 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1 6916STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1
202000 CONSTRUCTION LAW 14283CONSTRUCTION LAW
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 14288ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1
202000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2 14304ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2
202000 Wastewater Treatment 302 30074Wastewater Treatment 302
202000 Environmental Engineering 402H 32244Environmental Engineering 402H
202000 CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS 6758CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS