David Whittaker is an Assistant Professor in Technology Education at the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies, Dublin City University. He coordinates school placement for the Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics (BEd TEG) and contributes to undergraduate teaching across Technology and Science Education programmes. Before joining DCU, David taught Technology subjects across Junior and Senior Cycle in post-primary education for several years, while also holding various middle leadership roles in IT coordination, programme coordination for Transition Year and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), and as a Year Head. He also collaborated with Oide on subject-based professional development initiatives and contributed to national curriculum development through his work with the NCCA on the development of the new Transition Year Programme Statement.

David is currently undertaking PhD research examining the treatment and development of spatial skills within Irish Technology Education, with a particular focus on curriculum analysis, classroom enactment, and opportunities for pedagogical innovation. He is a member of the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL) and the Technology Education Research Group (TERG).