Our Team

Our people

Multidisciplinary expertise, connected delivery

IKIM brings together a diverse team with complementary expertise in information technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, sustainability, education, healthcare, public health, business and consulting, inclusive practice, research, communications and stakeholder engagement. This combination allows us to move from research and consultation to the design, development and testing of practical digital platforms, learning resources and technology-enabled solutions.

Prof. Fabiano Pallonetto

Prof. Fabiano Pallonetto

CEO & Technical Innovation Lead

Fabiano is IKIM's CEO and Technical Innovation Lead, a Professor at Maynooth University, and Director of IRESI. He brings entrepreneurial and research leadership across technology, AI, data, and energy, translating emerging technologies into scalable products and technical strategy.

  • Technology and AI strategy
  • Smart energy systems and optimisation
  • Research commercialisation and technical leadership
Dr Amy Fahy

Dr Amy Fahy

Head of Education, Co-Creation & Stakeholder Engagement

Amy is an Assistant Professor, Societal Impact Lead, and Deputy Director of IRESI with a Doctorate in Education. She leads curriculum and learning-resource development, co-creation, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive practice grounded in Universal Design for Learning.

  • Curriculum and learning-resource development
  • Co-creation and stakeholder engagement
  • Inclusion and Universal Design for Learning
Sadhbh Crean

Sadhbh Crean

Environmental Research & Sustainability Lead

Sadhbh is an environmental scientist and sustainability specialist with experience in environmental research, circular economy, and capacity development. She connects evidence with engaged research and stakeholder participation to shape practical sustainability responses.

  • Environmental science and sustainability
  • Circular economy
  • Training, capacity development and participatory research
Kristina Sharkova

Kristina Sharkova

Marketing & Communications Lead

Kristina leads marketing and communications across IKIM's research, innovation, and commercial activities. She develops brand positioning, digital campaigns, and accessible content that turn technical work into clear messages for clients, partners, and wider audiences.

  • Marketing and communications strategy
  • Brand positioning and campaign development
  • Digital content, websites and social media
Axel Frederik Penzo

Axel Frederik Penzo

Project Management & Delivery Lead

Axel leads the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary research, hardware, technology, and innovation projects. He combines governance, risk, and resource control with hands-on coordination of hardware integration, prototyping, testing, and implementation.

  • Project and programme governance
  • Hardware, technology and prototype delivery
  • Risk, resource and implementation management
Dr Adarsh Sunilkumar

Dr Adarsh Sunilkumar

Senior Researcher, AI & Digital Innovation

Adarsh is a senior researcher specialising in artificial intelligence, data systems, and emerging digital technologies. He researches, designs, and evaluates AI-enabled systems, data infrastructure, blockchain, and responsible approaches to digital innovation.

  • Artificial intelligence and data systems
  • Emerging technologies and blockchain
  • Responsible AI and technology evaluation
Paolo Cammardella

Paolo Cammardella

Software Developer & Research Engineer

Paolo leads the practical software implementation of IKIM's digital products and research-led technology solutions. He translates technical requirements and design specifications into reliable platforms, applications, and user-facing digital tools.

  • Software and web development
  • Digital platform and systems integration
  • Technical testing, deployment and maintenance
Dr Chang Sheng Leong

Dr Chang Sheng Leong

Healthcare Transformation & Digital Health Lead

Chang is a medical doctor and registered nurse with Master's degrees in Public Health and Health Leadership & Management. He combines frontline clinical experience with mixed-methods research, AI and XR technology evaluation, and implementation to support practical, evidence-informed healthcare transformation.

  • Healthcare transformation and digital health
  • Public health and health leadership
  • AI and XR technology evaluation and implementation