Dr. Jack Saad is a Lecturer in Automation and Robotics at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Automation and Digital Manufacturing. His background combines hands-on industrial robotics and simulation tools, with previous industry experience as an R&D Engineer at CGControls and research collaboration with CSIRO (Australia) on 3D laser scanning for autonomous systems. Beyond technical teaching, Jack is actively engaged in innovative and inclusive learning initiatives. He leads ATU’s participation in the global “Invent for the Planet” (IFTP) design sprint and is the founder of Aristo Academy, a STEAM initiative promoting robotics and creative engineering education for young learners in Egypt. His work connects engineering, innovation, and inclusive education practice.

Maureen Haran, Lecturer, PhD(c), SFHEA, manages the UDL Centre of Excellence at Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Maureen has over 23 years of experience in inclusive education in the Irish and American public education systems. She is the programme chair and lecturer on the Post Graduate Certificate/MA in UDL. Currently, Maureen is in the final stages of a PhD study in Education at Queens University Belfast. A national UDL leader, Maureen works with educational development teams to design and implement inclusive education practices at regional and national levels. Maureen was the Project Lead on the National ALTITUDE Charter development project.

Trudi Barnett is an independent Education and Quality Assurance specialist working across tertiary education. A QQI Report Writer and External Authenticator, she supports providers to design, validate, and strengthen programmes through accessible, learner-centred approaches informed by Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Her work brings together quality assurance, creative pedagogy, and participatory methods, including LEGO® Serious Play® and her developing Things Lab approach; using objects, metaphor, and making to help educators rethink teaching, learning, and assessment brick by brick. Trudi is currently completing an MA in UDL with Sligo ATU, an M.Ed with Maynooth University, writes for the international LEGO® Serious Play® Magazine and collaborates with ETBs, providers, and national stakeholders to translate policy into meaningful practice that supports participation, belonging, and authentic learning experiences.