Eoin Whelan

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Dr. Eoin Whelan is a leading scholar in the fields of digital transformation, open data, and citizen engagement. His work critically examines how public sector information can be leveraged through co-creation models to foster meaningful civic participation and innovation. Dr. Whelan’s major contribution lies in developing frameworks that bridge the gap between government data releases and actual citizen use, emphasizing the need for collaborative ecosystems rather than simple data dumps. His influential paper, "A Co-Creation Based Model For Engaging Citizen Open Data Use," presented at the prestigious Bled eConference—a landmark event shaping electronic interactions for over three decades—lays the groundwork for this paradigm. While his citation counts reflect a focused, emerging impact in this specific domain, his research is foundational for practitioners and policymakers seeking to unlock the true value of open data. Dr. Whelan’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in how digital technologies can empower communities and transform public services through genuine user involvement.