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Briain Kelly, 4 Nov
ATU Galway Mechanical Engineering student Roy Sheridan has been named
Siemens Innovative Student Engineer of the Year 2023.
Roy, from Castlebar Co. Mayo, was presented with his award at the annual
Engineers Ireland Awards ceremony in Dublin last week.
The prestigious award, now in its 24^th year, is presented annually by
Siemens and Engineers Ireland to the best engineering student, or team,
who has conceived and developed an innovative technology or commercially
viable product.
Roy’s innovative prototype was one of five projects shortlisted for the
finals. He was presented with two awards, the overall award and a finalist
award for having designed and manufactured a “3-Axis Desktop CNC Milling
Machine for Pedagogical Purposes.”
Using a variety of engineering principles, Roy created a working prototype
of his desktop machine which can be used by hobbyists, industry, students
and educators for STEM teaching and training purposes, and for the
realisation of miniature parts and products.
Roy has just completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering (Honours) degree at ATU Galway city campus and will graduate
later this month.
Describing his work, Roy says, “The 3D printing has revolutionized the way
students are taught engineering, however one process that is continually
overlooked due to the expense involved is CNC machining.”
“Desktop CNC machines can put the technology within the reach of all
engineering students, and provide students with a practical, hands-on
experience in Engineering and Manufacturing”.
Roy thanked his, “parents, family, classmates, and staff who have taught
me during my time in ATU Galway. This achievement would not have been
possible without your support, knowledge and expertise”.
He also thanked his supervisor Dr Oliver Mulryan for his guidance, and
Engineers Ireland and Siemens for choosing him as the winner.
Dr Mulryan, who is the Head of Department of Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering at ATU Galway-Mayo said, “Well done Roy, you have done
yourself, your family, classmates and ATU proud.”
“Your project literally blew the judging panel away, and your work is
evidence of the high calibre of the engineering programmes offered in ATU
Galway.”