Karolina is the Programme Manager. Karolina brings a unique combination of academic insight, international experience, and hands-on engagement expertise to the role. Since joining Smart Docklands in 2022 as Project and Engagement Manager, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the initiative’s strategic direction and public-facing programmes. She holds a PhD in Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management.
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Colm is the Telecoms Research and Innovation Lead. Through technical analysis and effective engagement, Colm's role is to identify and implemented innovative telecoms technologies that will underpin smart city connectivity. He brings significant academic and industrial experience in developing and trialling emerging optical and wireless technologies to the Smart Docklands Team. Colm holds a PhD in high speed radio and optical communications systems.
Colm Browning
Telecoms Research and Innovation Lead
Grace is the Engagement Programme Manager leading an education and skills programme Academy of the Near Future. She aims to bring people into the conversation about new technologies in our communities through interactive workshops, hands-on activities and online resources.
Grace D’Arcy
Engagement Programme Manager
Claudia is the Technology and Engagement Manager and is in charge of engaging with local authorities. She is passionate about impactful communication regarding sustainability initiatives, especially in urban spaces. She hopes to contribute to creating a more sustainable future for all by bridging the gap between tech-driven sustainability solutions and the local communities.
Claudia Bailey
Technology and Engagement Manager
Clara is an Engagement Programme Lead within the Academy of the Near Future. She is leading a programme that engages primary school students with the potential of digital connectivity. Her background is in social science and digital transformation. Clara brings a strong passion to empower young people to use technology to make a difference in their communities
Clara Butz
Engagement Programme Lead
Mariana is an Engagement Programme Lead within the Academy of the Near Future. She is working in the project 'Building Leaders, Crafting Communities' using Minecraft as a tool to increase awareness and understanding of smart and sustainable cities. She has a BSc in Biotechnology Engineering and a MSc in Biotechnology and Business. Mariana is passionate about STEM, leadership and technology, aiming to transform student's perception of technology and STEM fields in her community
Mariana Chihenseck Blanco
Engagement Programme Lead