Niamh O’Meara is an academic specializing in mathematics education, serving as a lecturer and deputy director of EPISTEM, a research center focused on the study of learning and teaching in mathematics. Her work investigates curriculum development, teaching practices, and the cognitive and social processes involved in learning mathematics at various educational levels. O’Meara contributes to research projects that examine evidence-based strategies for improving mathematical understanding and pedagogy, often collaborating with schools, teachers, and policy makers. She also publishes and presents on topics related to teacher professional development, curriculum innovation, and the integration of research into classroom practice.