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Dewar Finlay is a Professor of Electronic Systems and the Head of the School of Engineering at Ulster. Since joining Ulster University in 2000, he has held pivotal roles such as the Research Director for the School of Engineering, and Interim Associate Dean for Research & Impact within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment.

A leader in digital healthcare technologies, Dewar Finlay, is interested in the application of transformative technology in cardiovascular medicine with specialised focus on computerised ECG analysis. Over the course of his career, he has published over 250 articles and played a leading role in securing over £50 million in research funding from prestigious bodies such as the EU (Horizon 2020), UKRI, DfE, and InvestNI.

Currently, he leads Ulster’s strategic involvement in two groundbreaking initiatives: the £11 million EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Health Technologies and the £4 million EPSRC Digital Twinning Network+. These projects underscore his commitment to shaping the future of digital health and engineering solutions.

Professor Finlay’s influence extends beyond academia. He has served on the Board of Directors for Computing in Cardiology Inc. and the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology, and he is an active Editorial Board member for the Journal of Electrocardiology and Nature Digital Medicine.

With a BEng in Electronic Systems and a PhD in Computing, both from Ulster University, Professor Finlay combines academic excellence with practical expertise. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a dedicated educator, inspiring the next generation through his teaching in digital signal processing and engineering computing.

Passionate about advancing technology to improve lives, Professor Finlay continues to drive impactful research and innovation at the forefront of engineering and healthcare technology.

  • Arrival and registration: 6.00pm
  • Formal Proceedings: 6.30pm
  • Followed by a drinks and canape reception: 7.30pm

Event info

Wednesday 19 February

6.30pm to 8pm

Lecture Theatre 1

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