
Edward M. Walsh
BEng (NUI 1961), MS, PhD(Iowa State 1963, 1964), LLD(hc Dubl 1992, QUB 1995, NUI 1998), DSc(hc UU 1997), DLitt(hc UL 2010)Founding President UL
Member ScienceElected in 1999
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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Member ScienceElected in 1999