University Management Board

Professor FitzPatrick holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Trinity College Dublin and a doctorate in biomechanics from the University of Oxford. After earning his doctorate, he worked in the orthopaedic industry with Howmedica International Ltd. in Limerick and DePuy International in Leeds. His roles included managing product development, strategy, and research programmes for knee, upper limb, trauma, and spinal product lines. 

In 1998, Professor FitzPatrick returned to Ireland to join UCD’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2005, Associate Professor in 2010, and full Professor in 2012. He served as Head of the School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering from September 2005 to August 2011 and later as Vice Principal for Internationalisation & Development in the College of Engineering and Architecture. 

In 2012, Professor FitzPatrick was appointed as the inaugural Provost of the Beijing-Dublin International College, where he led the development of Ireland’s largest dual-degree programme initiative in China. He continued in this role while also serving as Principal of UCD’s College of Engineering & Architecture and as a member of UCD’s University Management Team from 2014 to 2018, before becoming President of TU Dublin on 1 January 2019. 

Professor FitzPatrick’s research primarily focuses on orthopaedic mechanics and medical device design, particularly concerning the knee joint and spine. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and major international conference proceedings. His work has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the International Society of Biomechanics Clinical Biomechanics Award (2003) and the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (RAMI) Haughton Lecture & RAMI Silver Medal (2017). 

He is registered engineer in the USA, UK and Malaysia, having established his own companies in addition to engineering consultancy before transitioning into academia in 2009. 

Prof Shahir obtained his BSc and PhD (Structural Dynamics) from Texas Tech University in the United States, focusing on offshore engineering and structural dynamics

Jason’s starting point is an unwavering belief that universities must be significant and active civic partners in addressing the most pressing economic, social, political, technological and moral challenges of our time. Universities should therefore be of and not just in their communities and industries, and at the very heart of policy debate.

Prior to his appointment, Jason was most recently Director of External Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at Nottingham Trent University. He led the School’s strategy for engagement with local, national and international partners, including an extensive focus on work with Malaysian partners.

Jason’s research interests are in the broad discipline of social policy, with a particular interest in applied social policy research and evaluation, and impactful and participatory research projects that link theory, policy and practice. Jason’s research and consultancy work has involved collaboration with, and funding from, a diverse range of bodies including: the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, UK Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Department of Education, NESTA, British Museum and the Cabinet Office. 

Prior to entering academic life, Jason’s professional background was in youth and community work, helping young people to make successful transitions to adulthood and improving the life chances of people living in some of the most disadvantaged communities.

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Jag has 15 years of experience and core competencies in digital transformation, sales and marketing in the education, media and financial services sectors. His regional work experience spans Asia, Africa and the Middle East with experience in setting up and managing international sales and marketing teams, and managing a revenue responsibility of $20m.

In his most recent role with a university, Jag led the marketing and student recruitment department for Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus from 2016-2020 and was a member of the Executive Group responsible for the overall success of the university. During his tenure there, student enrolments grew by double digit percentage points annually through a new commercial strategy, course development, digital transformation and talent development.

A business graduate, Jag began his career with Standard Chartered Bank in 2008 as one of five Malaysians accepted into the International Graduate Programme before joining CIMB Group in 2010 as a founding member of the digital marketing team.

He then moved into media consulting and was CEO of a media company before joining Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and most recently, Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar as the Director of Marketing and Admissions.

Jag is married with two children and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with his family, long drives and barbeques.

Having served for the Boustead Group and the University for almost 20 years now, he comes with knowledge and vast experience that is an asset to the University.

His key successes include the Groupwide Finance and Payroll System implementation; Finance and  GST, Supply Chain Enterprise system rollout, including Supply Chain ERP system and Enterprise Human Capital, Payroll System rollout and e-Leave workflow.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University, UK.

Hadi’s passion for sports led him to become the Vice President of the Boustead Sports Club. He is also ardent on voluntary services and has been ensuring proper management of funds for a timeshare company. He was previously part of the Support Group Bureau and Communication Bureau of Parents-Teachers Association and he was part of the fund raising committee to build a community school for children.