Professor Neil Rowan is pictured with his wife Michelle and three children Chloe, Kevin and Liam at Strathclyde University on Wednesday afternoonAthlone scientist receives highest academic degree in ScotlandAthlone scientist Professor Neil Rowan has received his Higher Doctor of Science (D.Sc) at a conferring ceremony in the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. The Coosan native was awarded the highest academic degree to be conferred in the Irish and UK university system on Wednesday afternoon. Fewer than ten Higher Doctorates are awarded per year in Ireland, and Professor Rowan is the first academic in TUS to achieve the award. Neil completed a Masters in Biotechnology at Strathclyde University in 1996, before becoming a senior lecturer at the Scottish third level institution. Professor Rowan has been recognised on a global scale for his continuing dedication to his chosen field of academia.

Source: Irish Independent March 19, 2026 18:13 UTC