Anisa Pjetri is a Chartered Structural Engineer with over a decade of international experience across Albania, Malta, and Ireland. Currently an Associate Director at AtkinsRéalis, she has delivered complex projects in healthcare, education, aviation, and large-scale residential developments.
Anisa began her career in Albania, contributing to major infrastructure and healthcare projects. In 2018, she relocated to Malta, where she delivered major-investment hospitality, commercial, and refurbishment projects. Since 2022, Anisa has been based in Dublin, leading teams on educational, aviation, and residential projects. Her expertise covers structural design and multidisciplinary project management, underpinned by quality assurance and proactive client engagement. She places particular emphasis on integrating sustainable solutions into the built environment.
Committed to advancing the field of engineering beyond project delivery, she is an active member of Engineers Ireland’s Women in Engineering Group and Project Management Society. She is passionate about promoting diversity in STEM and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Project title: Delivering Educational Excellence: Engineering Six Schools for the Future.
Emma is a Senior Engineer at Research Driven Solutions (RDS), specialising in risk modelling, performance optimisation, probabilistic assessment of infrastructure, circular economy and resource efficiency. An accomplished researcher and structural engineer, Emma’s knowledge and expertise span several areas of academia and industry, including design and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
Emma has several published conference papers and peer reviewed journal papers in the field of optimisation, maintenance and inspection planning. In engineering consultancy, Emma developed extensive bridge design experience, fulfilling a long-held ambition to specialise in the design of long-span cable-stayed and extradosed bridges.
Emma’s current work focuses on projects that create and implement practical tools and strategies to deliver solutions to challenging problems and drive progression within civil engineering. She is committed to strengthening the link between research and industry through continuous engagement and collaboration with stakeholders. Her drive and enthusiasm for innovation and excellence are evident throughout her career.
Project title: Risk based assessment for multi life-cycle optimisation of circularity in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure
Robert is an electrical engineer with over twelve years’ experience spanning electronic design, radio-frequency systems, and industrial controls. Currently based in Geneva, he drives innovation at CERN's Electrical Power Converter group, where he is developing the next generation of control electronics for use throughout CERN’s accelerator complex.
His engineering journey began with a BE Hons in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from University College Cork and has evolved through diverse roles – from dynamic startup environments in Berlin through large multinationals and international research organisations. This diverse international background across four countries has shaped his collaborative approach to complex engineering challenges.
Robert is currently completing an MSc in Sustainable Electrical Power Systems Engineering with the University of Manchester alongside his full-time responsibilities, underpinning his commitment to professional growth and passion for sustainable technologies. His current CERN projects emphasise open-source hardware development and cross-functional collaboration, reflecting his commitment to knowledge sharing and collective innovation.
Project Title: Modernising Decades-Old Systems in High-Availability Environments: A strategy for CERN Power Converter Controls
Diarmaid Long is a Civil Engineer who has spent much of his career working internationally. Having worked as Construction Manager, career highlights include Crossrail’s Bond Street Station, Riyadh’s Metro Project, and London Underground’s Bank Station Capacity Upgrade. He moved into a consultancy role in 2021 working for Bechtel and has recently delivered a large tunnelling scope through a mountainous region in Saudi Arabia.
Diarmaid’s expertise lies in conventional tunnelling methods in both soft and hard geological conditions. He advocates for design efficiency and seeks out opportunities utilising new and emerging technology to ensure the best value and safest solutions are implemented. Within his consultant role, he has made notable contributions in developing and implementing innovative tunnel lining and ground support solutions.
Having returned to Ireland, Diarmaid is now self-employed, working with Monroe Construction, and aims to apply his international construction and project management experience on home soil.
Project title: Innovation underground: Opportunities in Tunnelling
Sinéad is a Structural Engineer and co-founder of Simple Works, a purpose-driven engineering practice in London recognised for its innovative, sustainable, and collaborative approach to design. With experience spanning residential, cultural, and education sectors, she has delivered complex projects such as the partial renovation of the historic Catford Police Station and masterplan works for Imperial College London underneath and near the busy Westway flyover.
At Simple Works, Sinéad champions the integration of digital design and automation processes to deliver efficient, future-proof solutions, while fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the team. Passionate about engineering’s role in shaping communities, she actively engages with architects, clients, and local authorities to achieve designs that are both technically robust and socially meaningful.
Dedicated to advancing the profession, Sinéad advocates for sustainable practice, digital innovation, and the mentoring of future engineers, ensuring engineering excellence continues to make a positive impact.
Project title: Engineering Social Value