Author: Professor Brian MacCraith

Professor Brian MacCraith is senior adviser to the president of Arizona State University (ASU). His responsibilities include the development of European initiatives, support for the University Design Institute especially in the area of sustainability, and a Professor of Practice position in the College of Global Futures. Prior to this ASU role, he was president of Dublin City University (2010–2020), during which time the university underwent major transformation and grew significantly in terms of scale, footprint, and reputation. DCU developed major academic and research partnerships across the globe and was ranked consistently as one of the world’s leading young universities. Professor MacCraith is internationally renowned for his research achievements in the areas of chemical and bio-sensor technology, photonics, and advanced materials. In 2020, he was appointed by the Irish government to lead the High-Level Task Force on Covid-19 Vaccination. He is currently Chair of the External Oversight Body of the Irish Defence Forces.